Background
McLinden, James Irvin was born on September 22, 1925 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Son of Donald James and Grace (Buchtel) McLinden.
Sales executive graphic designer
McLinden, James Irvin was born on September 22, 1925 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Son of Donald James and Grace (Buchtel) McLinden.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ohio State University, 1949.
Production manager, Grossman Advertising, Canton, 1949-1953; production manager, Frease & Shorr Advertising, Canton, 1953-1958; production manager, Hammacker & Brechbill, Canton, 1958-1963; co-owner, McLinden & Peters, Inc., Canton, 1963-1974; director marketing services, Structural Stoneware, Inc., Minerva, Ohio., 1974-1981; advertising manager, United States Ceramic Tile, Canton, 1981; director advertising and sales promotion, Metropolitan Cermaics, Inc., Canton, 1981-1987; with sales development division, Dyment Company, Cleveland, 1988-1990; marketing manager, regional sales manager, Marion (South Carolina.) Ceramics, since 1990. Advisor department landscape architecture Ohio State University, Columbus, 1984-1987.
Board directors Buckeye council Boy Scouts American, Canton, 1970-1975, member camping committee, 1955-1970, 88—. Member Arts Unlimited, Canton, 1952-1959. Sergeant United States Army, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations.
Member Business and Professional Advertising Association (certified), Color Marketing Group (chairholder Arlington, Virginia chapter since 1981).
Married Janet Marie Collison, May 22, 1954. Children: Sean, Kevin, Brigid, Brian, Meighan, Kieran.