Background
West, James Franklin was born on June 6, 1947 in Macon, Georgia, United States. Son of James Franklin and Beth (Powell) W.
West, James Franklin was born on June 6, 1947 in Macon, Georgia, United States. Son of James Franklin and Beth (Powell) W.
Bachelor in Economics, Mercer U., 1971.
Executive director, Burke County Development Authority, Waynesboro, Georgia, 1972-1973; senior vice president, Columbus (Georgia) Chamber of Commerce, 1973-1987; executive director, Tri-County Economics Development Corporation, Covington, Kentucky, since 1987.
Trustee, leadership Georgia Foundation, Inc., 1984-1986. Board directors Georgia chapter Leukemia Society American, 1985-1987, Columbus-Covington United Way. Member Leadership Kentucky, 1990, Legislation Subcommittee Economics Development Structure and Programs, Northern Kentucky U. Advisory Council.
Member American Economics Development Council, Southern Industrial Development Council, Kentucky Industrial Development Council, Greater Cincinnati Foreign Trade Zone (board directors since 1988), Northern Kentucky International Trade Association (board directors since 1989), National Association Office and Industrial Parks (industrial research county), Rotary.
Married Connie Prescott, September 25,1971. 1 child, Mary Kelly.