Background
Hester,, James Francis was born on May 6, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James Francis and Marion A. (Meservey) Hester.
Hester,, James Francis was born on May 6, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James Francis and Marion A. (Meservey) Hester.
Student, Marquette University, 1948. Bachelor of Science in Commerce, De Paul University, 1941.
Credit manager St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, 1950—1953. With American Rivet Company, Inc., Franklin Park, since 1953, vice president, director, since 1960, secretary, since 1981. With United States Army, 1946-1947.
Member of National Association of Manufacturers, Northwest Suburban Manufacturers Association (director 1967-1970, president 1976-1977), Chicago Midwest Credit Management Association, National Association Purchasing Management, Purchasing Management Association Chicago, Chicago Association Commerce and Industry, Illinois Manufacturing Association, Franklin Park Chamber of Commerce (director 1967-1970), River Forest Golf Club (Elmhurst, Illinois) 1984-1986, (secretary 1985-1986).
Married Doris Bauer Hester, November 17, 1951. Children: James III, Timothy, Maureen, Stacie, Deidre.