Background
Summers, James Irvin was born on July 10, 1921 in Lexington, Missouri, United States. Son of William E. and Elizabeth (Hoeflicker) Summers.
Summers, James Irvin was born on July 10, 1921 in Lexington, Missouri, United States. Son of William E. and Elizabeth (Hoeflicker) Summers.
With Harold Cabot & Company Inc., Boston, 1946-1986, executive vice president, 1960-1977, president, chief executive officer, director, chairman executive committee, 1977-1986. Member editorial board Station WEEI, 1985-1990, also board directors.
Member executive committee, board directors, vice president, chairman Public Information Committee, Massachusetts Bay United Way, 1979-1984. Chairman Swampscott Republican Finance Committee, 1964-1975. Trustee, board managers, executive committee Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary.
Trustee Family Service Association Greater Boston, 1952-1962. Board directors Massachusetts Taxpayers Committee, 1984-1987. President Literature Volumes Massachusetts, 1987-1988.
Public relations board United States Ship Constitution Museum, 1988-1991. With United States Army Air Force, 1941-1945. Member Greater Boston Advertising Club (board directors 1984-1986), International Federation Advertising Agencies (board directors 1985-1986), American Association Advertising Agencies (board directors, treasurer 1985-1986), New.
England Broadcasters Association (board directors 1985-1986), Bay Club, Madison Square Garden Club, Tedesco Country Club, Boca Raton Resort and Club.
Married Priscilla Barstow West, January 15, 1948 (divorced 1985). Children: Susanne Cornelia, Elizabeth Barstow, James Irvin, Daniel Edward. Married Jane Browning Beckwith, October 4, 1986 (divorced February 1996).