James Edwin Poole

Background

Poole, James Edwin was born on May 23, 1924 in Toledo. Son of Alfred Edwin and Margaret (Brown) Poole.

Education

Student, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1946. Bachelor of Business Administration, Western Reserve University, 1949.

Career

Assistant to chief engineer Pickands Mather & Company, Cleveland, 1949—1954. Vice president, sales and marketing Huron Portland Cement Company, Detroit, 1955—1965. Vice president marketing, director Medusa Portland Cement Company, Cleveland, 1965—1970, executive vice president, 1970, president, 1970—1972.

Vice president, director Cement Transit Company, Manitowoc Portland Cement Company, Wisconsin, 1970—1972. Vice president Medusa Products Company Canada Ltd., 1970—1972. President, chairman board, chief executive officer Marquette Company (formerly Marquette Cement Manufacturing Company), Chicago, 1972—1974, Nashville, from 1974.

President Natural Resources Group, Gulf Western Industries Inc., 1977—1983. President, chief operating officer service merchandise chief executive officer McDowell Enterprises Inc., Nashville, from 1984, Lynwood Enterprises Inc., Nashville. Director 3rd National Bank.

With United States Marine Corps, 1943-1946.

Achievements

• James Edwin Poole has been listed as a noteworthy business executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors St. Thomas Hospital Development Foundation. Member of Nashville Chamber of Commerce (director), Sailfish Point Club (Stuart, Florida), Belle Meade Country Club (Nashville), Delta Tau Delta.

Connections

Married Judy M. Holder, May 24, 1978. Children: Carol Christine, James Edwin.