James J. Gillis

Background

Gillis, James J. was born on June 20, 1927 in Huntington B., California, United States. Son of James J. and Edna Pearl (McMeans) Gillis.

Education

Bachelor, University Notre Dame, 1951.

Career

Baseball player Philadelphia Phillies, 1951-1952. Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, 1952-1960. Account executive National Association Broadcasters, 1960-1966, Katz Radio Representatives, Los Angeles, 1967-1978.

President Gillis Broadcasting Representatives, since 1979. Part-owner KRXV Radio Station, Barstow, California, since 1980.

Achievements

• James J. Gillis has been listed as a noteworthy advertising executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Corporal United States Army, 1945-1947. Member Notre Dame Alumni (board directors vice president 1987-1989).

Interests

• Fishing, racquetball, travel.

Connections

Married Barbara Jane Knepp, June 5, 1950. Children: Karen, Kathleen, Kerrie, Kim, Kevin.

Father:

James J. Gillis

Mother:

Edna Pearl (McMeans) Gillis

Spouse:

Barbara Jane Knepp

child:

Kerrie Gillis

child:

Kevin Gillis

child:

Kim Gillis

child:

Kathleen Gillis

child:

Karen Gillis