Background
O'Connell, James Joseph was born on February 7, 1933 in Lockport, Illinois, United States.
O'Connell, James Joseph was born on February 7, 1933 in Lockport, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Lewis University, 1958.
Recorder Will County, Joliet, Illinois, 1976-1988. Director, treasurer, corporation secretary, vice president Joliet Regional Port District, since 1972. Director Des Plaines Valley Enterprise Zone, Joliet.
Director, secretary Joliet Land Clearance Commission. Regional lobbyist Illinois Association Pt. district, Illinois Real Estate Broker, since 1959. Real estate consultant O'Connell Enterprises.
National director, national United States president International O'Connell Clan, Kerry County, Ireland, since 1996. Precinct committeeman Will County, Joliet, 1962-1972, executive central committeeman, 1965-1970, director Will County Young Representatives, Joliet, 1984, secretary Will County Economic Affairs Commission, Joliet. Grand Old Party candidate for Illinois district 11, United States Congress, 1994.
Treasurer United States Jaycee Foundation, 1999. Treasurer Joliet Housing Authority, 2000-2001. With United States Army, 1953-1954, Korea.
Member Illinois Association Port district (secretary, treasurer 1982-1986), Illinois Junior Chamber of Commerce (senate president 1972-1973, named to Hall of Fame 1993, Distinguished Service award 1977), Joliet Flying Club (secretary), Joliet Navy League (president since 1996), Knights of Columbus (past Grand Knight 1972, 91), Joliet Exchange Club, Three Rivers Manufacturing Association (public affairs committee), Joliet Columbian Club (president), American Legion (life, former post officer), Veterans of Foreign Wars (life), United States Junior Chamber of C. (foundation trustee 1997-2001).
Married Phyllis Ann Berard, August 1, 1953. Children: Lynn, Kathryn, Julia.