Background
Bryson, James Hastings was born on August 25, 1934 in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Cyril Hastings and Adelia Katherine (Green) Bryson.
Bryson, James Hastings was born on August 25, 1934 in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Cyril Hastings and Adelia Katherine (Green) Bryson.
Bachelor of Science, Bryant College, 1955. Diploma in Owners Prs. Managers Program, Harvard University, 1987.
Underwriter Ohio Farmer's Insurance Company, Westfield, 1957—1961. Executive vice president, director Stewart, Smith, Pennsylvania, Inc., Philadelphia, 1961—1972. Vice president, director Stewart, Smith Management Corporation, New York City, 1969—1972.
Vice president Delaware Valley Underwriting Agency, Wyncote, Pennsylvania, 1972—1977. President, owner Bryson Associate, Inc., Jenkintown, since 1977. With United States Navy, 1955-1957.
National director English Speaking Union of United States, 1970—1975, director Philadelphia, 1966—1978, chairman scholarship and travel grant committee, 1978—1980. Director Noble Improvement Association, 1976—1977, vice president, 1978. Vestryman History Christ Church, 1969—1972.
Member of Pennsylvania Surplus Lines Association, Pennsylvania Academy Fine Arts (board directors, treasurer), National Association Professional Surplus Lines Offices (director 1974, secretary 1975-1976, vice president 1977-1978, president 1979-1980), Insurance Society Philadelphia (director 1970-1978, president 1978-1980).
Married Elizabeth Francis Marvin, June 25, 1966 (divorced ). 1 child Jennifer Fleming;1 child Elizabeth Hastings.