Background
Watts, James Lawrence was born on June 3, 1949 in Minot, North Dakota, United States. Son of Lawrence Robert and Deloris Marie (Anderson) Watts.
Watts, James Lawrence was born on June 3, 1949 in Minot, North Dakota, United States. Son of Lawrence Robert and Deloris Marie (Anderson) Watts.
Bachelor in Economics, University Wisconsin, Green Bay, 1972. Master of Arts in Economics, American University, 1975. Juris Doctor, American University, 1981.
Legislation assistant, United States House Representatives, Washington, 1975-1976; associate director, National Association Small Business Investment Companies, Washington, 1976-1981; finance consultant, Leighton, Lemov, Jacobs & Buckley, Washington, 1981-1985; partner, Venture International, Alexandria, Virginia, 1985-1986; vice president corporation finance, McKewon & Timmins, San Diego, 1986-1987; senior vice president, Cruttenden & Company, Newport Beach, California, 1987-1992; managing director, CFI Ltd., Irvine, California, 1992-1994; managing director, Meridian Capital Group, Inc., Newport Beach, 1994-1995; president, Chief Executive Officer,, Pacific Summit Capital, Irvine, since 1995. Board directors IRSC, Inc., Anaheim, California, Candy's Tortilla Factory, Inc., Pueblo, Colo, Graftek, Inc., Boulder, Colorado.
Chairman finance committee Canal Way Homeowners Association, Alexandria, 1981-1983. Member American Bar Association.