Background
O'Crowley,, James Francis was born on May 23, 1923 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Francis and Frances (Curry) O'C.
O'Crowley,, James Francis was born on May 23, 1923 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Francis and Frances (Curry) O'C.
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts, Georgetown University, 1947. Master of Science, New York University, 1949. Master of Business Administration, Harvard, 1951.
Secretary-treasurer Wm. Frear Company, Troy, New York, 1947-1950, 53-55, director, 1953-1955. Mdsg. executive R.H. Macy & Company, New York City, 1951-1953.
Advanced executive trainee Kroger Company, 1957-1958. Secretary-treasurer, controller Munsingwear, Inc., Minneapolis, 1958-1963, 64-67, director, 1964-1967. Corporation controller Trans World Airlines, New York City, 1963-1964.
Corporation controller, assistant to chairman Philadelphia & Reading Corporation, 1967-1968. Senior vice president Nationwide Industries, Inc., Chicago, 1969, director, 1969. Vice president, consultant Donald R. Booz & Associates, 1969-1971.
Also director; president, chief executive officer, director Gateway Sporting Goods Company, Kansas City, Missouri, 1971-1977. Chairman board, chief executive officer Coalter Investment, Overland Park, Kansas, from 1977. Director Rose Marie Reid, 1964-1967.
Served as lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member of New York Athletic.
Married Ruth Faubion, June 26, 1948. Children– Patrick Kevin, Brian Faubion, James Francis III, Timothy Curry, Christopher John.