Background
Stievater, James Edward was born on April 3, 1934 in Mishawaka, Indiana, United States. Son of Edward Allen and Anna (Pozzi) Stievater.
office furniture systems manufacturing executive
Stievater, James Edward was born on April 3, 1934 in Mishawaka, Indiana, United States. Son of Edward Allen and Anna (Pozzi) Stievater.
Bachelor of Science, University Notre Dame, 1956. Master of Business Administration, Michigan State University, 1961.
Division accountant Kroger Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1956-1960. Staff assistant to president (Lear Siegler Instrument division), 1960-1965. Controller, assistant treasurer Rapistan, Inc., 1965-1970.
Vice president finance New Britain (Connecticut) Machine division Litton Industries, controller metal cutting group, 1970-1971. Treasurer, director finance Leigh Products Inc., Coopersville, Michigan, 1971. Vice president, controller Steelcase Inc., Grand Rapids, from 1971.
Adjunct faculty Aquinas College, 1965-1968.
Various positions Grand Rapids United Community Fund drives, 1965, 69. Business adviser Junior Achievement, 1959-1960. Board directors Southeast Young Men’s Christian Association, Grand Rapids, 1977-1978.
President St. John the Apostle School Board, 1973, 74, member fund drive committee Aquinas College, 1983. Member Davenport College fund drive committee, 1984-1985. Treasurer, board directors St. John's Home, since 1983.
Trustee, chairman finance committee, vice chairman annual fund drive Aquinas College, since 1985. Member Finance Executives Institute (president western Michigan chapter 1981-1982), director (since 1982), National Association Accountants. Clubs: Notre Dame Alumni, Michigan State University Alumni.
Married Mary Jo Nichols, February 8, 1958. Children– Michael, Lisa, Regina.