Background
Murphy, James Edward was born on September 6, 1936 in East St. Louis, Illinois, United States. Son of John Jay and Margaret V. (Powers) Murphy.
Murphy, James Edward was born on September 6, 1936 in East St. Louis, Illinois, United States. Son of John Jay and Margaret V. (Powers) Murphy.
BJ, University Illinois, 1958.
Reporter Buffalo Evening News, 1958—1959. Assistant director public relations National Gypsum Company, Buffalo, 1959—1962. Manager public relations Owens-Corning-Fiberglas, Toledo, 1962—1968.
Director public relations and merchandising, 1968—1972. General manager decorative and home furnishings division, 1972—1976. General manager Weaver Products Division, 1976—1978.
Vp public affairs Beatrice Foods Company, Chicago, 1978—1980. Senior vice president, director corporation relations, since 1980. Former vice president, treasurer Greater Toledo Public television Found.
Member business advisory committee University Illinois. Former trustee Maumee Valley Country Day School. Member President's Council, National College Education, Chicago Advisory Committee Local Initiative Support Group.
Trustee, treasurer North Shore Country Day School. With Counter Intelligence Corps United States Army, 1959-1961.
Member of Public Relations Society of America, Palmetto Golf (Aiken, South Carolina), Atrium (New York City), Union League (Chicago).
Married Patricia M. Galus, September 29, 1962. Children: Jason, Sean, Courtney.