James Lawrence West

Background

West, James Lawrence was born on August 4, 1950 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of William Stanley West and Gertrude Hadlock Nolan.

Education

Bachelor in History, Palm Beach Atlantic College, 1973; Master of Divinity, Southern Seminary, Louisville, 1977.

Career

News reporter, WPTV, West Palm Beach, 1969-1972; news reporter, We Have A Signal, Louisville, 1973-1977; news anchor, reporter, WTVT, Tampa, Florida, 1977-1984; news director, WTVT, Tampa, Florida, 1984-1989; consultant, West & Associations, Incorporated, New York Port Richey, Florida, 1989-1991; president, The Christian Network, Inc., Clearwater, Florida, 1991-1995; chairman, The Christian Network, Inc., Clearwater, Florida, since 1995.

Achievements

• James Lawrence West has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcast executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Young Men’s Christian Association West Pasco, since 1996. Member Rotary International.

Interests

• Avocations: boating, scuba diving, photography, reading, flying.

Connections

Married Debra L. Wright, February 28, 1970. Children: Christopher, Christi.

Father:

William Stanley West

Mother:

Gertrude Hadlock Nolan

Spouse:

Debra L. Wright

child:

Christopher West

child:

Christi West