James H. Henson

Background

Henson, James H. was born on October 10, 1933 in Fairfield, Illinois, United States. Son of O.M. and Delphia (Rockett) Henson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Millikin University, 1958. Advanced program certified, Stanford University, 1971.

Career

Advertising representative Jewel Food Stores, Inc., Champaign, Illinois, 1959-1961, buyer, 1961-1965. Sales manager Jewel Food Stores, Melrose Park, 1965-1968, vice president, 1968-1971, group vice president, 1971-1975, president, 1975-1987, chairman, since 1987.

Achievements

• James H. Henson has been listed as a noteworthy food products executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Graceland College, Lamoni, Iowa, 1988, Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois, since 1984, Little City School for the Retarded, Des Plaines, Illinois, 1985, Glenwood (Illinois) School for Boys, 1983. Member Chicago United, Economic Club Chicago (membership committee 1982-1983).

Connections

Married D. Lorene Cook, December 22, 1953. Children: Douglas L., Craig A., Jeffrey L., Brian D.

Father:

O.M. Henson

Mother:

Delphia (Rockett) Henson

Spouse:

D. Lorene Cook

child:

Craig A. Henson

child:

Douglas L. Henson

child:

Jeffrey L. Henson

child:

Brian D. Henson