Background
Jones, James McKernon was born on May 30, 1924 in New York City. Son of Marvin Fisher and Jessie (Hill) Jones.
management and marketing educator
Jones, James McKernon was born on May 30, 1924 in New York City. Son of Marvin Fisher and Jessie (Hill) Jones.
Bachelor of Science, Syracuse University, 1949. Master of Business Administration, Corpus Christi State University, 1978. Doctor of Philosophy, University North Texas, 1990.
Director conservation of hearing, Manhattan E.N. & T Hospital, New York City, 1949-1951; field director, American Red Cross, 1951-1956; executive director, Junior Achievement Inc., Cleveland, Miami, 1956-1961; general sales manager, Servomation division Ware Vending Company, Cleveland, 1961-1962; chief consultant, Frederick Chusid & Company, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Missoury, 1962-1971; owner, James McKay & Associations, Dallas, 1971-1975; owner, Bed & Bath Fashion Shops, Inc., Miami, 1971-1975; regional marketing director, Holiday Inns, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1975-1976; owner, Keyboards, Inc. The Capital Company, Corpus Christi, 1976-1979; professor business administration, Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, since 1978. Consultant Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau, since 1979.
Board advisors Sml. Business Development Center, Corpus Christi, 1989-1990. With United States Army, 1942-1945. European Theatre of Operations.
Member Human Resources Management Association (chairman legal liaison, chairman internships), Hospital Sales & Marketing Association (honorary life, past president, state director), Del Mar Education Association (past chairman legislation committee), Texas Junior College Teachers Association, Texas Junior College Management Educators Association, Hotel-Motel-Condo Association (honorary life, president award 1993), Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce (chairman free enterprise committee 1986, education committee since 1978, executive council small bus committee 1986-1988).
Married Sheila Mae Bateman, December 29, 1945. Children: Nancy, James Junior, Barbara.