Background
McAvoy, James Edward was born on February 22, 1955 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Kenneth Henry and Annette Barbara (Durand) McAvoy.
McAvoy, James Edward was born on February 22, 1955 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Kenneth Henry and Annette Barbara (Durand) McAvoy.
Bachelor in Journalism, University of Minnesota, 1978.
Deputy press secretary, Connally for President of the United States Committee, Washington, 1979-1980; vice president, Burson-Marsteller, Washington, 1981-1985; president, Washington Communications Group, 1985-1987; president public affairs, Ruder Finn Inc., Washington, since 1987. Press secretary Congressman Dan Quayle, Washington, 1980. Consultant Bush for President of the United States, Washington, 1986-1988.
Deputy committee director Republican National Convention, New Orleans, 1988. Delegate, international observer Pakistan election, 1990.
Married Joanne Mary Miller, November 14, 1981. Children: Michael, Robert.
