Background
Peak, James Matthew was born on February 21, 1936 in Canton, Illinois, United States. Son of Merle Harry and Hilda (Sepich) Peak.
Peak, James Matthew was born on February 21, 1936 in Canton, Illinois, United States. Son of Merle Harry and Hilda (Sepich) Peak.
Bachelor, University Texas, El Paso, 1958.
Agent trainer Penn Mutual Life Insurance, El Paso, 1965-1970. General agent Albuquerque, 1970-1973, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance, El Paso, 1973-1976. Director development University Texas, 1977-1989.
Chief development officer, president Providence Memorial Hospital Foundation, 1989-1991. President, chief development officer Montana Technology Foundation, 1998-2000. President, chief development officer Catholic Foundation Diocese El Paso, 2001—2002.
With district relations Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Texas, 1984-1989, development representative Southwest district, 1987-1989. Fund raising consultant, Southwest District IV Case, Texas, 1977-1989, conference director, since 1985. Fund raising consultant Memorial Hospital Foundation, 1989-2000.
Board directors American Cancer Society, El Paso, 1958-1983, El Paso Arts Alliance, 1984-1986. Member El Paso Estate Planning Council, 1984-2002. Served with United States Army, 1958-1961.
Member Association Healthcare Philanthropy, Association of Fundraising Professionals (certified, president El Paso Southern New Mexico chapter 2001-2002), El Paso Association Life Underwriters (vice president 1973-1976), New England Alumni Trust (executive committee 1987-1989). Lodges: Knights of Columbus (board directors 1973-1975), Lions (vice president 1984-1987, president since 1987).
Married Julia Lord, November 22, 1962. Children: Cynthia, Matthew, Mark, Katherine.