James Joseph Holten

Background

Holten, James Joseph was born on April 9, 1940 in Granite City, Illinois, United States. Son of Elwyn H. and Ilene P. (Hoopengarner) Holten.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois U., Edwardsville, 1965.

Career

With, Holten Meat Inc., St. Louis, Illinois, 1961-1965; secretary, Holten Meat Inc., East St. Louis, Illinois, 1965-1975; president, Holten Meat Inc., East St. Louis, Illinois, 1975-1985; chief Executive officer, Chairman, Board Of Directors, Holten Meat Inc., East St. Louis, Illinois, since 1985.

Achievements

• James Joseph Holten has been listed as a noteworthy Meat processing company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President S.W. American Lung Association Served with United States Air Force, 1963-1969. Member Young Pres's. Organisation.

Interests

• Avocations: boating, horses.

Connections

Married Shirley Ann Taylor, December 18, 1976. Children: Tyanna Bechtoldt, Gregory.

Father:

Elwyn H. Holten

Mother:

Ilene P. (Hoopengarner) Holten

Spouse:

Shirley Ann Taylor

child:

Tyanna Bechtoldt Holten

child:

Gregory Holten