Background
Edwards, James H. was born on February 26, 1947 in Pontiac, Illinois, United States. Son of Hubert H. and Clara C. (Hobbs) Edwards.
Edwards, James H. was born on February 26, 1947 in Pontiac, Illinois, United States. Son of Hubert H. and Clara C. (Hobbs) Edwards.
Bachelor, Aurora University, 1971. Postgraduate, John Marshall Law School, 1974.
Assistant city treasurer, City of Aurora, 1970-1971; litigation representative, Aetna Life & Casualty Insurance Company, Aurora, 1971-1973; deputy director, Illinois Department Insurance, Springfield, 1973-1975; special assistant to secretary transportation, Illinois Department Transportation, Springfield, 1976-1977; president, James Edwards Associations, Springfield, since 1975; president, Chief Executive Officer, Agent/Broker Review Company, Springfield, since 1978. President Illinois Insurance Department Board 1979-1981.
Board of directors Calvary Academy Christian School, Springfield, 1990, Youth for Christ, since 1994. Active Abraham Lincoln Boy Scout Council Captain United States Army, 1967-1973. Member Springfield Life Underwriter Association (board directors 1976-1978), Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Illini Country Club, Springfield Rotary Club South, Island Bay Yacht Club.
Married Julia Ann Jordan, September 26, 1968. Children: Sean J., Emily A.C., Ryan J.