Background
Nayfa, James E. was born on September 30, 1924 in Depew, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Elias A. and Almas (Homsey) Nayfa.
Nayfa, James E. was born on September 30, 1924 in Depew, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Elias A. and Almas (Homsey) Nayfa.
Student, University Texas, 1941.
Manager The Fair, Sweetwater, Texas, 1942-1948, Rotan, 1949-1953. Owner, operator Yvonne of Texas, San Angelo, 1957-1961. President Stop-Shock Inc., Dallas, from 1962, director research, from 1963.
President Nayco Products Inc., from 1967, Headley-Nayfa Corporation, Dallas, from 1974, director research, 1966-1986. President Stop-Shock International Inc., from 1979, Power V Inc., Dallas, from 1985, director research, from 1981. President Nayfa Industries International Inc., from 1986.
Member North Texas Food Bank, Dallas, 1986-1987. Member International Oil Mill Superintendent Association, Texas Cotton Ginners Association, Textile Quality Control Association, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Audubon Society Lodges: Masons, Shriners.
Married Nellie Shadid, June 19, 1930. Children: Nancy Turney, Fred, David.