Background
Ashford, James Knox was born on January 20, 1937 in Starkville, Mississippi, United States. Son of Charles Rabb and Nannie (Smith) Ashford.
Ashford, James Knox was born on January 20, 1937 in Starkville, Mississippi, United States. Son of Charles Rabb and Nannie (Smith) Ashford.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Mississippi State University, 1958. Graduate, Harvard University, 1976.
Manager budgets, Kern County Land Company, San Francisco, 1965-1967; corporation controller, Walker Manufacturing Company, Racine, Wisconsin, 1967-1971; vice president finance, Walker Manufacturing Company, Racine, Wisconsin, 1971-1973; executive vice president, Walker Manufacturing Company, Racine, Wisconsin, 1973-1977; executive vice president finance and administration, Tenneco Automotive, Deerfield, Illinois, 1977; president, Monroe Auto Equipment Company Michigan subsidiary Tenneco Automotive, 1978-1981; vice president corporation planning and development, Tenneco Inc., Houston, 1981-1982; president, chief Executive officer, Tenneco Automotive division Tenneco Inc., 1982-1987; president, chief Executive officer, J.I. Case Company, Racine, Wisconsin, since 1987; executive vice president, board directors, Tenneco Inc., since 1990. Board directors Automotive Information Council, 1982-1987, Cummins Engine Company. Board directors, member Executive Committee Equipment Manufacturers Institute, since 1988.
Board of directors Development Foundation Mississippi State University With United States Naval Reserve, 1954-1962. Member Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (board directors 1982-1985).
Married Jacqueline Martin, July 23, 1961. Children: Diane Marie, James Knox, Catherine Nan.