James Edward Bates

Background

Bates, James Edward was born on August 6, 1921 in Elkhart, Indiana, United States. Son of Roy Ernest and Maggie (Lynn) Bates.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business, North Central College, 1943. Student, Elkhart Business University, 1949—1951. Master of Business Administration, Harvard Business School, 1961.

Career

Factory superintendent, vice president production, vice president marketing, sales, director Finnell Systems, Inc., Elkhart, 1946—1968. Private practice Naperville, Illinois, 1968—1969. Account executive Proven Management Inc., Evanston, 1969—1975.

President JEBINC Management Services, Yachats, Oregon, since 1975. Board directors National Safety Council, Chicago. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1942-1946, PTO.

Achievements

• James Edward Bates has been listed as a noteworthy trade association administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Presidential Commission for Peace Time Use of Atomic Energy, Washington, 1951—1954. Member of United States Chamber of Commerce, American Society Association Executives, Chicago Society Association Executives, Institute Association Management Companies, Shriners, Masons.

Connections

Married Ann Finnell, December 9, 1945 (divorced June 1975). Children: Jon Kenric, Daryl, David Scott.

Father:

Roy Ernest Bates

Mother:

Maggie (Lynn) Bates

Spouse:

Ann Finnell

child:

Jon Kenric Bates

child:

Daryl Bates

child:

David Scott Bates