James Maurice Skelton

Background

Skelton, James Maurice was born on August 14, 1939 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Son of William G. and Virginia (Kane) Skelton.

Education

Bachelor, Quincy College, 1962.

Career

Agent, Northwestern Mutual Life, Champaign, 1962-1964; associate, Skelton's Pharmacy, Inc., Champaign, 1964-1974; county treasurer, Champaign County, Champaign, 1970-1978; assistant director, Illinois Department of Insurance, Springfield, 1978-1980; president, James M. Skelton Agency, Inc., Rantoul, Illinois, 1980-1982; executive director, Illinois Insurance Exchange, Chicago, 1980-1986; president, chief Executive officer, Illinois Insurance Exchange, Chicago, since 1986.

Achievements

• James Maurice Skelton has been listed as a noteworthy insurance company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Kay A. Highland, June 11, 1960. Children: Julia Kay Nelson, Jeanne Marie, Susan Elizabeth, James M. Junior.

Father:

William G. Skelton

Mother:

Virginia (Kane) Skelton

Spouse:

Kay A. Highland

child:

Jeanne Marie Skelton

child:

James M. Junior Skelton

child:

Susan Elizabeth Skelton

child:

Julia Kay Nelson Skelton