Background
Willingham, James Edward was born on June 15, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Rubin and Ruth (Gibbs) Willingham.
Youth development agency executive
Willingham, James Edward was born on June 15, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Rubin and Ruth (Gibbs) Willingham.
Associate in Political Science, Philadelphia Community College, 1973. Student, Spring Garden College, 1974. Student, Temple University, 1977.
Bachelor in Professional Studies, New York University, 1980.
Mailing clerk, United States Post Office, Los Angeles, 1968-1971; pre-professional staff, Boy Scouts American, Philadelphia, 1971-1974; district executive, Boy Scouts American, Philadelphia, 1974-1978; senior district executive, Boy Scouts American, New York City, 1978-1980; field director, Boy Scouts American, New York City, 1980-1985; borough scout executive, Boy Scouts American, New York City, 1985-1989; director field services, Boy Scouts American, Pittsburgh, 1989-1993; scout executive, Chief Executive Officer, Boy Scouts American, Hartford, Connecticut, since 1993.
Member New York Urban League, 1981-1989. Past president, board directors Cmty. Health Superior vena cava syndrome, Inc., 1992-1996.
Board directors St. Francis Hospital, 1995-1997. Member of advisory board Capital Community College, 1995-1997. Founder Ludlow Crusaders Athletic Association.
Former board member Martin Luther King Football Conference. Member Greater Hartford Chamber of Commerce, Kappa Alpha Psi (officer 1990-1997, chairman guide right program committee Pittsburgh Alumni chapter, Achievement award 1991), Sigma Pi Phi (officer 1995-1997).
Married Dawn Michelle Carter, December 31, 1995;children: Lynette, Lynone, Andrea, Tiffany, James Junior.