Background
Brooks, James Francis was born on February 9, 1936 in Shelburn, Indiana, United States. Son of Absolem and Mildred L. (Snowden) Brooks.
electrical construction executive
Brooks, James Francis was born on February 9, 1936 in Shelburn, Indiana, United States. Son of Absolem and Mildred L. (Snowden) Brooks.
Student, University Toledo, 1957.
Electrical draftsman O.L. Apple Consultant Engineers, Toledo, 1953-1960. Engineer, draftsman Owens-Illinois, Inc., 1960-1962. Sales manager Gross Electric Company, 1962-1963.
Estimator Romanoff Electric Company, 1963-1964. Vice president Bigley Electric Company, Findlay, Ohio, 1964-1975. President Brooks-Hershey Inc., since 1975.
Chief executive officer Electrical Consultant Service, Findlay, since 1985.
Board directors Findlay Area Chamber of Commerce, 1970-1973, Hancock County (Ohio) United Way, 1974-1978, Findlay Young Men’s Christian Association, 1968-1976. Member National Electrical Contractors Association (president Toledo chapter since 1982), Toledo Electrical Contractors Association (board directors since 1977), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, National Fire Protection Association, International Association Electrical Inspectors Clubs: Findlay Country (board directors since 1984). Lodges: Elks.
Married Mary L. Gilbert, September 15, 1954. Children: James F. Junior, Kathleen M., Cheryl L., Carolyn S., Kenneth J.