Background
Hoak, James McClain was born on July 18, 1918 in Des Moines. Son of Percy E. and Irma A. (Stevens) Hoak.
Communications company executive
Hoak, James McClain was born on July 18, 1918 in Des Moines. Son of Percy E. and Irma A. (Stevens) Hoak.
Bachelor of Science, University Iowa, 1940; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1942.
President, chairman, Wheeler Lumber Bridge and Supply Company, Des Moines, 1946-1968; general manager construction materials division, St. Regis Paper Company. New York City, 1968-1983; Chairman of the Board, Heritage Communications Inc., Des Moines, since 1972. Director Wheeler Consolidated, Inc., Colonial Trust Company, Palm Beach, Florida.
Served to lieutenant United States Navy, 1942-1946, PTO. Member of Masons.
Married Jane Ann Arnold, August 2, 1941. Children— James M. Junior, David A., Jonathan S.