Background
Parks, James Grady was born on August 4, 1924 in Amarillo, Texas, United States. Son of Jack L. and Stella Irene (Garrett) Parks.
Parks, James Grady was born on August 4, 1924 in Amarillo, Texas, United States. Son of Jack L. and Stella Irene (Garrett) Parks.
Student, Beloit Junior College, 1943.
Owner, Jim Parks Lumber Company, Amarillo, 1946-1961. Sales manager Nelson Auction Service, Inc., 1961-1963, partner president, 1963-1966. President Nomad Equipment Company Ltd., Sharjah, since 1978, Parks Davis Sales Company, Inc., Dallas, since 1966, Parks Davis Auctioneers, Inc.
Canada Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta, 1970-1981. Co owner Star Graphics Advertising Agency, Dallas, since 1966. President Privatdozent Auctioneers International Ltd., Georgetown, 1978.
Parks Davis Auctioneers Inc. of Texas, Dallas, since 1966. Chief executive officer P-D Auctioneers International, Inc. of Texas, since 1983. General partner Parks Enterprises, Ltd., investment bankers, Dallas, since 1976.
Director Prestonwood National Bank, Dallas. Member auctioneer advisory board Texas Department Labor and Standards, 1976-1981.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1945. With United States Air Force, 1950-1951. Member Texas Auctioneers Association (president 1979-1980), National Auctioneers Association Clubs: Republican Eagles.
University (Texas).
Married Dorle Wagner, August 3, 1979. Children from previous marriage: James Michael, Jack Russell, Sandra Lee, Rebecca Ann. 1 stepson, Wallace Ray Berryhill.