James Edward Gates

Background

Gates, James Edward was born on November 21, 1908 in Louisville. Son of George Demorrier and Ellen Theresa (Bullock) Gates.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Kentucky, 1929. Postgraduate University of Chicago, 1930-1931. Doctor of Philosophy, University Virginia, 1935.

Career

Price investigator National Rifle Association, 1933-1935. Utility rate investigator Federal Power Commission, 1935-1937. Professor economics and government Clemson Agricultural College, South Carolina., 1937-1940.

Assistant professor marketing Indiana University, 1940-1941.

Economist and materials officer War Production Board, 1941-1945. Economist Container Corporation American, 1945-1947.

Economist Bureau Public Administration, University of Virginia, 1947. Professor economics, dean College Business Administration, U. Georgia, 1948-1962, professor management, 1962-1976, also director executive development program

Economics consultant to paperboard and paperboard container fields, 1947-1976.

Chairman, chief Executive officer Lee House, 1969-1976.

Achievements

• James Edward Gates has been listed as a noteworthy educator, economist. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member creative leadership council Creative Education Foundation. Fellow A.I.M.; member American, Southern economics associations, Academy Management, Southern Institute Management (educational counselor), Alpha Phi Omega, Beta Gamma Sigma, Omicron Delta Kappa, Delta Sigma Pi, Pi Sigma Alpha, Pi Sigma Epsilon. Mason, Elk.; Clubs: Athens Country, Gridiron.

Connections

Married Mary Ann Chester. Children (by previous marriage): Patricia Lee, Jeffrey Reed.

Father:

George Demorrier Gates

Mother:

Ellen Theresa (Bullock) Gates

Spouse:

Mary Ann Chester