James J. Poupard

Background

Poupard, James J. was born on March 21, 1932 in Monroe, Michigan, United States. Son of Edmund Lawrence and Ruth Mary (Soleau) Poupard.

Education

PHB in Economics, University Detroit, 1964.

Career

Systems analyst, Mercury division Ford Motor Company, Detroit, 1956-1957; accountant, analyst, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1957-1967; international controller airtemp division, Chrysler Corporation, Dayton, Ohio., 1970-1972; division controller, Allis Chalmers Corporation, Matteson, Illinois, 1972-1980; vice president, controller, Komatsu Dresser Company, Peoria, Illinois, since 1980.

Achievements

• James J. Poupard has been listed as a noteworthy controller by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Heart of Illinois United Way, Peoria, 1981-1989. Board directors Peoria Young Men’s Christian Association, 1983-1984, member advisory board, since 1990. Board directors Tri-County Women Strength, since 1990.

Chairman Federal Emergency Management Agency local board Emergency Food and Shelter, 1983-1993. Past coach Junior League Football, past football official With United States Air Force, 1951-1955. Member of Holiday Boat (Rome, Illinois) (vice commodore 1985-1986, commodore 1986-1987, board directors since 1988).

Interests

• Avocation: power yachting.

Connections

Married E. Ruth Gilmer, August 21, 1954. Children: Michelle, Brenda, Dennis, Gary.

Father:

Edmund Lawrence Poupard

Mother:

Ruth Mary (Soleau) Poupard

Spouse:

E. Ruth Gilmer

child:

Brenda Poupard

child:

Gary Poupard

child:

Dennis Poupard

child:

Michelle Poupard