Background
Betts, James Franklin was born on April 6, 1932 in Cleveland. Son of John William and Loas Ann (Rodenhauser) Betts.
Insurance holding company executive
Betts, James Franklin was born on April 6, 1932 in Cleveland. Son of John William and Loas Ann (Rodenhauser) Betts.
Bachelor of Science in Business Adminstrn, Washington University, St. Louis, 1957.
With New England Mutual Life Insurance Company, 1950-1972, vice president sales, then senior vice president, 1969-1972. President, chief executive officer Life Insurance Company Virginia, Richmond, 1973-1979, chairman board, from 1980. Vice president Continental Group, Inc., 1979, executive vice president, from 1980.
President, chief executive officer Continental Finance Services Company. Director Investors Mortgage Insurance Company, Virginia Electric & Power Company, Central Fidelity Banks, Inc., Central Fidelity Bank (National Association), Lawyers Title Insurance Company, Western Employers, Inc.
Member board visitors Virginia Military Institute. Board directors Wolf Trap Foundation, Richmond Symphony, Richmond Ballet. Campaign chairman United Way Greater Richmond, 1981.
Served with Army of the United States, 1954-1956. Member American Society Chartered Life Underwriter's (past 1st vice president), National Association Life Underwriters, Forum Club Richmond. Clubs: Country of Virginia.
Married Martha Goebel, December 26, 1952. Children: Nancy, Susan, Elizabeth.