Background
Reeves, James Louis was born on November 17, 1922 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of James William and Hazel Ona (St. Louis) Reeves.
Reeves, James Louis was born on November 17, 1922 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of James William and Hazel Ona (St. Louis) Reeves.
Bachelor in Economics, Southwest Missouri State University, 1947. Master of Arts, University Missouri, 1949.
Sales manager, Producers Creamery Company, Springfield, 1949-1961; treasurer, Twin City Milk Company, Minneapolis, 1961-1963; director procurement, Southland Corporation, Dallas, 1964-1971; vice president, Mid American Dairymen, Springfield, 1977-1980; vice president, Purity Cheese Company, Dallas, 1977-1980; executive vice president, Mid American Farms, Springfield, since 1980. Board directors National Dairy Council, Whey Products Institute. Member United States Commission Federation Milk Orders.
With Army of the United States, 1940-1946, 51-52. Member National Cheese Institute, Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Exchange Club, Phi Gamma Museum.
Married Yvonne Ann Bayliff, December 21, 1949. 1 child, Penelope Anne.