Background
Phillips, James Edward was born on July 30, 1928. Son of J. Spurgeon and Buelah (Abee) Phillips.
Phillips, James Edward was born on July 30, 1928. Son of J. Spurgeon and Buelah (Abee) Phillips.
Bachelor, Lenoir-Rhyne College, 1949.
Sales representative, North Hickory (North Carolina) Furniture Company, 1954-1976; president, North Hickory (North Carolina) Furniture Company, 1977-1992; president, Phillips Furniture Company, Hickory, North Carolina, since 1992. Board directors Wachovia Bank, Hickory.
President Piedmont Education Foundation, Hickory, 1985. Chairman development board Lenoir-Rhyne College, Hickory 1974, also vice chairman of the board of trustees. Chairman, Board Of Directors Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory, 1986.
Member American Furniture Manufacturers Association (board directors), Catawba County Chamber of C. (president 1980), Rotary (board directors Hickory chapter).
Married Nancy Elise Kirby, February 23, 1951. Children: Jan, Kristy, Eric, Blair, Jason.