Background
Neal, James Hector Mc was born on November 22, 1927 in Dover, Delaware, United States. Son of James Hector and Elizabeth Vickers (Hodgson) McNeal.
Neal, James Hector Mc was born on November 22, 1927 in Dover, Delaware, United States. Son of James Hector and Elizabeth Vickers (Hodgson) McNeal.
Bachelor of Science, U. Delaware, 1951.
With, Budd Company, since 1951; vice president manufacturing services, Budd Company, Troy, Michigan, 1972-1973; group vice president automotive products, Budd Company, 1973-1974; president, chief operating officer, Budd Company, 1974-1981; president, chief Executive officer, Budd Company, 1981-1986; chairman, chief Executive officer, Budd Company, 1986-1989; also board directors, Budd Company. Board directors American Natural Resources, Economics Club Detroit, Grand Trunk Western Railroad Company, NBD Bancorp, United Foundation, Young Men’s Christian Association-Detroit.
1st vice president Detroit Area council Boy Scouts American Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1946. Member Society Automotive Engineers.
Married Lucy Cooper Finn, June 16, 1951. Children: James Hector, Edwin Howell, Sarah Elizabeth.