Background
Purdy, James Lowell was born on October 1, 1948 in Havre, Montana, United States. Son of Charles L. and Vivian D. (Thompson) Purdy.
Purdy, James Lowell was born on October 1, 1948 in Havre, Montana, United States. Son of Charles L. and Vivian D. (Thompson) Purdy.
Bachelor in Political Science, University Montana, 1970. Postgraduate in Law, University Montana, 1971. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University Montana, 1973.
Executive management trainee Bank Montana Systems, Missoula, 1973—1975. Vice president Eastside Bank Montana, Great Falls, 1975—1980, First National Bank Great Falls, 1980—1986. Member faculty Pacific Coast Banking School, University Washington, 1982—1986.
Senior vice president First Bank Fargo, North Dakota, since 1986.
Member of faculty Pacific Coast Banking School, U. Washington, 1982-1986. Chairman, Great Falls Packing Commission, 1982-1986. Member Robert Morris Associations (director Montana chapter 1983-1986, president 1985-1986, national chapters counc111986-1988), Great Falls Advertising Federation (director 1982-1984).
Married Barbara Dale Brown, December 27, 1969. Children: Sara Kathleen, Stuart James.