Background
III, James Graham Klaes, was born on November 21, 1945 in Mount Vernon, New York, United States. Son of James Graham, Junior and Frances Imelda (Barker) K.
III, James Graham Klaes, was born on November 21, 1945 in Mount Vernon, New York, United States. Son of James Graham, Junior and Frances Imelda (Barker) K.
Bachelor in English, University San Francisco, 1968.
Writer, producer White & Shuford Advertising, El Paso, Dallas, 1971-1973, Mithoff Advertising, El Paso, 1973-1975, Chapman Advertising, El Paso, 1976-1978. Creative director, producer Paragon Advertising, 1978-1979. Producer, news reporter KDBC-television, 1980-1983.
Creative director, producer Knight & Company Advertising, 1983-1984. Freelance writer and producer, 1984-1995. Manager, producer RXL-Pulitzer, Spokane, Washington, 1995-1997.
Writer El Paso Inc., 1997—1999. Assignment editor KVIA-television News, El Paso, 1999—2000. General manager Results video, 2000—2002.
Executive director Insights, El Paso Science Museum, 2003—2005. With El Paso Police Department, Crime Stoppers, since 2006.
Board of directors El Paso Tourist Attractions Promotions, 1983-1988, Mexican Food Capitol of World, El Paso, 1985-1990, Goodwill Industries, 1990-1996, El Paso Center Children, 1991-1997. With United States Army, 1968-1970, Germany. Member Advertising Federation El Paso (Topps award 1973, Vision award 1993).
Married Geraldine Margaret Romitti, January 27, 1968 (divorced December 1984). Children: Ian Christopher, Brian Jeremy.