James Martin Keelser

Background

Keelser, James Martin was born on November 1, 1935 in Clarkesville, Georgia, United States. Son of Robert L. and Mary (Berry) Keelser.

Education

Bachelor in Psychology, Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina., 1959.

Career

Industrial engineer, personnel manager, Spartan Mills, Spartanburg, 1959-1963; assistant to president, vice president marketing, Arkwright Mills, Spartanburg, since 1963.

Achievements

• James Martin Keelser has been listed as a noteworthy Textile company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Spartanburg Development Association, 1984-1987, Spartanburg History Society, since 1980. Member Leadership Spartanburg, 1981-1982. Member South Carolina.

Textile Manufacturing Association (board directors public relations, communications committee since 1982), American Textile Manufacturing Institute (communications committee since 1982, import subcommittee since 1982), Sertoma (president Spartanburg chapter 1984-1985).

Connections

Married Sarah Louise Seay, May 28, 1954;children: James M. Junior, Gregory Dean.

Father:

Robert L. Keelser

Mother:

Mary (Berry) Keelser

Spouse:

Sarah Louise Seay

child:

Gregory Dean Keelser

child:

James M. Junior Keelser