Background
Althoff, James L. was born on June 9, 1928 in McHenry, Illinois, United States. Son of William H. and Eleanor M. (Smith) Althoff.
construction company executive
Althoff, James L. was born on June 9, 1928 in McHenry, Illinois, United States. Son of William H. and Eleanor M. (Smith) Althoff.
Graduate, McHenry (Illinois) High School, 1947.
Owner, president, Althoff Gas Svc., McHenry, 1949-1960; owner, president, Fox Valley Propane, 1952-1960; owner, president, Northern Equipment Corporation, McHenry, 1958-1972; Chief Executive Officer, Althoff Industries, Crystal Lake, Illinois, since 1961; Chief Executive Officer, Althoff & Associations, McHenry, since 1962; Chief Executive Officer, Brookside Industrial, McHenry, since 1991. Trustee Plumbers Welfare Fund, Chicago, since 1972. Director McHenry Bank.
President McHenry High School Board Education, 1967-1979, Fire Protection District, McHenry, 1964-1992. Chairman of the Board Governors Illinois Universities, 1980-1991. Commissioner Illinois State Lottery, since 1991.
Member Contrs. Association Northern Illinois (president 1969-1972), Bradley Dads' Association, Kiwanis.
Married Joan E. Andreen, June 18, 1949. Children: Tim, Betsy, Kate, Tod, Patti, Jim Junior, Karyn.