James Francis Cobey

Background

Cobey,, James Francis was born on June 26, 1926 in New Haven. Son of James Francis and Marie (Coffey) Cobey.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Yale University, 1948. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1952.

Career

Materials engineer Creole Petroleum Corporation, Venezuela, 1948-1950. Accountant Shell Oil Corporation, Houston, 1952-1955, auditor New Orleans, 1955-1957, accountant, financial analyst New York City, 1957-1964. Finance manager Shell Chemical Company, 1964-1968.

Accounting manager Shell Oil Corporation, Houston, 1968-1971. Executive assistant to vice president finance United Illuminating Company, New Haven, 1971-1973, secretary, treasurer, 1973-1975, vice president finance and accounting, 1975-1976, executive vice president finance and administration, 1976-1980, president, since 1981, director, since 1978.

Membership

Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member Edison Electrical Institute, Electrical Council New England Clubs: Quinnipiack, Mory's, Branford Yacht.

Connections

Married Colette Newman, October 15, 1960. Children: Elise, David, Matthew.

Father:

James Francis Cobey,

Mother:

Marie (Coffey) Cobey,

Spouse:

Colette Newman

child:

Matthew Cobey,

child:

David Cobey,

child:

Elise Cobey,