Background
McCollum, James Fountain was born on March 24, 1946 in Reidsville, North Carolina, United States. Son of James F. and Dell (Frazier) McCollum.
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James Fountain McCollum
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Bachelor of Science, Florida Atlantic U., 1968; Juris Doctor, Florida State University, 1972.
Career
Association, Kennedy & McCollum, 1972-1973;
principal, James F. McCollum, P.A., 1973-1977;
principal, McCollum & Oberhausen, P.A., 1977-1980;
principal, McCollum, Oberhausen & Tuck, Limited liability partnership (and predecessor firm), Sebring, Florida, since 1977. Board directors Commercial Bancorp, Inc., Commercial Bank Highlands County. President Highlands Development Concepts, Inc., Sebring, since 1982.
Secretary Focus Broadcast Comm., Inc., Sebring, 1982-1987. Managing partner Highlands Investment Service.
Achievements
Membership
Treasurer Highlands County chapter American Red Cross, 1973-1976. Vestryman St. Agnes Episcopal Church, since 1973, chancellor, since 1978. Member Florida School Board Attorney's Association,1974-, board directors, 1989-1997, president, 1995-1996.
Member Committee 100 of Highlands County, 1975-1983, board directors, 1985-1987, chairman, 1991-1992. Chairman Highlands County High Speed Rail Task Force. Chairman of the Board, treasurer Control Florida Racing Association, 1976-1978.
Chairman Leadership Sebring: life member, past president Highlands Little Theatre, Inc. Board directors Palms of Sebring Nursing Home, 1988-1990, Palms Estate Mobile Home Park, Sebring Airport Authority,1988-1990, treasurer, 1988, chairman industrial committee, 1988, vice-chairman, 1989-1990,chairman, 1990-1991, Highlands County High Speed Rail Task Force, 1986-1989. Board directors Highlands County Family Young Men’s Christian Association, 1985-1993, president Sebring branch,1992-1993, chairman building committee, 1992-1994.
Member American Bar Association, ATLA, Commercial Law League American, American Arbitration Association (commercial arbitration panel), National Association Retail Credit Attorneys, Florida Bar (journal committee), Highlands County Bar Association (past chairman legal aid committee), Florida School Board Attorneys Association (director) since 1989, vice president 1993-1994, president 1994-1995), Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce (director 1982-1989, president 1986-1987, chairman transportation committee since 1986, Most Valuable Director award 1986, 87), Florida Junior Chamber of Commerce (life member international senate since 1977), Lions (board directors 1972-1973, vice president 1994-1995, Distinguished award 1984).
Connections
Married Susan Shasek, April 26, 1969. Children: Audra Lynne, Amy Elizabeth.
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Nationality
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Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Recipient American Red Cross citation, 1974, Presidential award of appreciation Florida Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1980-1981, 82, 85, Outstanding Svc. award Highlands Council of 100, 1988, Most Valuable Player award Highlands Little Theatre, Inc., 1986, Zenon Significant Achievement award, 1991. Named Jaycee of Year, Sebring Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1981, Outstanding Local Chapter President, United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1977. Outstanding Service award Highlands Council of 100, 1988.Recipient American Red Cross citation, 1974, Presidential award of appreciation Florida Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1980-1981, 82, 85, Outstanding Svc. award Highlands Council of 100, 1988, Most Valuable Player award Highlands Little Theatre, Inc., 1986, Zenon Significant Achievement award, 1991. Named Jaycee of Year, Sebring Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1981, Outstanding Local Chapter President, United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1977. Outstanding Service award Highlands Council of 100, 1988.