Background
Oates, James G. was born on April 2, 1943 in Kenton, Ohio, United States.
Oates, James G. was born on April 2, 1943 in Kenton, Ohio, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University.
Trainee, Leo Burnett United States of America, Chicago, 1966-1968; assistant accountant executive, Leo Burnett United States of America, Chicago, 1968-1969; accountant executive, Leo Burnett United States of America, Chicago, 1969-1973; accountant supervisor, Leo Burnett United States of America, Chicago, 1973-1974; vice president, Leo Burnett United States of America, Chicago, 1974-1977; accountant supervisor General Motors Olds accountant, Leo Burnett United States of America, Chicago, 1977-1980; management director Philip Morris account, Leo Burnett United States of America, Chicago, 1980-1984; senior vice president, Leo Burnett United States of America, Chicago, 1984-1986; executive vice president, Leo Burnett United States of America, Chicago, 1986-1990; vice chairman, director client services, Leo Burnett United States of America, Chicago, 1990-1992; board directors, member Executive Committee, Leo Burnett United States of America, Chicago, since 1992; group president Asia/Pacific, Leo Burnett United States of America, Chicago, 1993-1997; president, Leo Burnett Company, since 1997. Board directors The Advertising Council.
Member Master of Business Administration advisory board Ohio State University. Kellogg Advisory Board. Active Chicago Crime Commission.
Member American Association Advertising Agencies (board governors Chicago chapter).
Married Sue Ann Minter. 2 children.