Background
DeVoe, James Kent was born on February 18, 1937 in Lima, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert James and Dora Pauline (Wagenman) DeV.
DeVoe, James Kent was born on February 18, 1937 in Lima, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert James and Dora Pauline (Wagenman) DeV.
Bachelor in Industrial Engineering, Ohio State University, 1960. Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1961. Graduate executive program, Darden School, University Virginia, 1986.
Graduate executive program, Kellogg School Mmgt., Northwestern University, 1986.
Assistant to plant manager, J.T. Edwards, Columbus, Ohio., 1959-1961; vice president, senior associate research director, BDO International (Barton, Durstine & Osborn) and Batten Company, New York City, 1962-1966; senior vice president, general manager, Cargill, Wilson and Acree, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, 1966-1971; president, Dusenberry Advertising, New York City, 1971-1972; senior vice president, management supervisor, N.W. Ayer Company. New York City, 1972-1977; vice president consumer communications, Radio Corporation of America Sales Corporation, Indianapolis, 1977-1983; vice president advertising worldwide, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio., 1983-1990; chairman, chief Executive officer, The Jayme Organisation, Cleveland, since 1990.
Member Association National Advertisers (board directors 1987-1990), National Advertising Renew Board.
Married Loretta Jean Downing, March 20, 1959 (deceased December 1980). Children: Mark, Michele, Melissa, Michael. Married Charla M. Hoffman, 1984 (divorced 1992).
1 child, Ashley.