Background
Burgess, James Edward was born on April 5, 1936 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, United States. Son of William Thomas and Margaret (Forseth) Burgess.
Burgess, James Edward was born on April 5, 1936 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, United States. Son of William Thomas and Margaret (Forseth) Burgess.
Student, Wayland Academy Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin.
Public, Indiana Record, Helena, Montana, 1969-1971; public, Tribune, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, 1971-1974; vice president newspapers, Lee Enterprises, Davenport, Iowa., 1974-1981; executive vice president, Lee Enterprises, 1981-1984; director, Lee Enterprises, 1974-1985; director, Madison (Wisconsin) Newspapers, Inc., 1975-1993; president, Madison (Wisconsin) Newspapers, Inc., 1984-1993; public, Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, 1984-1994.
Chairman Edgewood College, Madison, since 1984. Founder Future Madison, Inc. Chairman Safeguard for Agricultural Varieties in Europe Commission.
Chair board directors Madison Community Foundation, University Wisconsin Medical Foundation. Vice president Madison Museum Modern Art. Member Wisconsin Newspaper Association (past president), Inland Daily Press Association (president, chairman 1982-1984), Wisconsin Association Lakes (board directors, president, chair).
Married Catherine Eleanor, December 20, 1958. Children: Karen E. Burgess Hardy, J. Peter, Sydney Ann, R. Curtis.