James Mason Benham

Background

Benham, James Mason was born on November 24, 1935 in Joliet, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Orville and Helen Florence (Mason) Benham.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University, 1959; Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1961.

Career

Assistant bank examiner, Federal Reserve Bank San Francisco, 1961-1963; account executive, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, San Jose, California, 1963-1971; president, Chairman of the Board, Benham Capital Management Group, Mountain View, California, since 1974; also president, Chairman of the Board, Benham Capital Management Group, Mountain View, California. Lecturer in field.

Achievements

• James Mason Benham has been listed as a noteworthy Mutual fund executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Northern Load Mutual Fund Association (governor since 1974), Investment Company Institute (board governors since 1988).

Connections

Married Maribeth Ann Naughton, September 27, 1962. Children– James Anthony, William Charles, Timothy Joseph.

Father:

Charles Orville Benham

Mother:

Helen Florence (Mason) Benham

Spouse:

Maribeth Ann Naughton

child:

Timothy Joseph Benham

child:

James Anthony Benham

child:

William Charles Benham