Background
Berk, James Edward was born on September 26, 1945 in New York City. Son of Francis A. and Florence (Jacques) Berk.
Berk, James Edward was born on September 26, 1945 in New York City. Son of Francis A. and Florence (Jacques) Berk.
Bachelor of Business Administration, City College of New York, 1969; Master of Business Administration, City College of New York, 1972.
Product manager, Garland Ranges, Maspeth, New York, 1965-1972; vice president sales, White Consolidated Industries, Greenville, Michigan, 1972-1978; vice president marketing Kelvinator Appliances division, White Consolidated Industries, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1978-1979; executive vice president, Midland Electronics, Kansas City, Missoury, 1979-1980; senior vice president, Western Auto, Kansas City, 1980-1982; executive vice president Otasco division, Rapid American, Tulsa, 1982-1985; senior vice president, Caldor, Norwalk, Connecticut, 1985-1986; president, Wholesale Club, Indianapolis, since 1986; also board directors, Wholesale Club, Indianapolis.
Director West Michigan Health Systems, Grand Rapids, 1977-1979. Trustee Indianapolis Civic Theatre, since 1987.
Married Laureen L. Maroney, June 30, 1979. Children: Kimberly Ann, Deborah Ann, James Joseph.