Background
Chakales, James Mackenzie was born on September 9, 1956 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Robert Edward and Anne Leftwich (Mackenzie) Chakales.
Chakales, James Mackenzie was born on September 9, 1956 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Robert Edward and Anne Leftwich (Mackenzie) Chakales.
Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Southern California, 1978; Master of Business Administration, University of Southern California, 1984.
Teacher, Henrico County, Virginia School System, Richmond, 1978-1981; marketing analyst, Baptist Medical Center, Columbia, South Carolina., 1983-1984; marketing director, Baptist Medical Center, Columbia, South Carolina., 1984-1987; territory consultant, Ioptex Research, Inc., Richmond, since 1987. Consultant Christopher James & Associations, Columbia, 1984-1985. Member board directors National Healthcare Advisory Board, Washington, 1986-1987.
Member Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce of C. (committee chairman 1986-1987, Leadership Columbia 1986-1987), W. Columbia-Cayce Chamber of Commerce (committee chairman 1985-1986), American Medical Association Academy Health Services Marketing, Society Hospital Planning and Marketing, South Carolina Hospital Association, University South Carolina Alumni Association (board directors since 1987). Clubs: Toastmasters (Columbia) (administrative vice president 1986-1987).
Married Deborah Ann Young, August 22, 1981. 1 child, Sarah Elizabeth.