Background
Dickason, James Frank was born on July 5, 1922 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of James Frank and Jean Dempster (Humbird) Dickason.
land and farming company executive
Dickason, James Frank was born on July 5, 1922 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of James Frank and Jean Dempster (Humbird) Dickason.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1944; Master of Business Administration, Stanford University, 1951.
Successively assistant secretary, secretary, vice-president, director, White Investment Company, San Francisco, 1951-1963; executive vice president, Newhall Land & Farming Company, Valencia, California, 1963-1971; president, Newhall Land & Farming Company, Valencia, California, 1971-1985; chief Executive officer, Newhall Land & Farming Company, Valencia, California, 1971-1987; Chairman of the Board, Newhall Land & Farming Company, Valencia, California, 1979-1987; director, Newhall Land & Farming Company, Valencia, California, since 1963; chairman of the executive committee, Newhall Land & Farming Company, Valencia, California, since 1987. Director Wells Fargo & Company, Pacific Enterprises.
Vice president board directors California Museum of Science & Industry. Trustee Southwest Museum. Vice chairman, board directors Automobile Club of Southern California With United States Army, 1943-1946.
Member Newcomen Society United States, California City of Chamber (board directors, chairman Southern California chapter), Lambda Alpha. Clubs: California (Los Angeles). Pacific Union, Bohemian (San Francisco).
Valley Hunt (Pasadena, California).
Married Linda Celeste Stewart, December 9, 1961. Children: James B., Thomas H., Margaret J., Bradford S.