Background
Fleming, James Douglas was born on December 30, 1896 in San Bernardino, California, United States. Son of James and Elida (Wagner) Fleming.
manufacturing company executive
Fleming, James Douglas was born on December 30, 1896 in San Bernardino, California, United States. Son of James and Elida (Wagner) Fleming.
Bachelor of Arts in Engineering, Stanford University, 1918.
With Grinnell Company of Pacific, 1919-1940, branch manager, San Francisco, Oakland, California, 1930-1935, vice president, general manager Pacific Coast, 1935-1940, general sales manager Grinnell Corporation, Providence, 1940-1942, executive vice president, 1942-1948, president, 1948-1968, Chairman of the Board, 1968-1970, Chairman of the Board International Telephone And Telegraph Grinnell Corporation, Providence, from 1970. Trustee Rhode Island Hospital, Providence.
Trustee Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Member of Providence Engineering Society, Mid Ocean Club (Tucker's Town, Bermuda), Warren's Point Beach Club (Little Compton, Rhode Island), Sakonnet Golf Club, Union League Club (New York City), Bohemian Club (San Francisco), Hope Club (Turks Head, Providence), Agawam Hunt Club (East Providence).
Married Grace Willson Fleming, June 20, 1927.