James Kirkwood Gates II

Background

II, James Kirkwood Gates was born on February 26, 1944 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Blair and Mary Helen (Person) G.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science, Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1967; student, Rochester (New York) Institute Technology, 1970.

Career

Advertising representative, Sun-Gazette Company, Williamsport, 1970-1979; national advertising manager, Sun-Gazette Company, Williamsport, since 1979; corporation secretary, assistant treasurer, Sun-Gazette Company, Williamsport, 1981-1990; board directors, Sun-Gazette Company, Williamsport, 1977-1990.

Achievements

• James Kirkwood Gates II has been listed as a noteworthy Communications executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President United Way of Pennsylvania, 1984-1986, Lycoming (Pennsylvania) United Way, 1987, 89, campaign chairman, 1988, 96. President Hope Enterprises, Inc., Williamsport, 1983-1984. Captain United States Army, 1967-1969, Germany.

Member Penna Economy League Williamsport Regional Board.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, bass fishing, platform tennis, boating.

Connections

Father:

John Blair G.

Mother:

Mary Helen (Person) G.