Background
Edwards, James Melvin was born on February 25, 1942 in New York City. Son of Jackson A. and Natalie Edwards.
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James Melvin Edwards
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Boston University, 1963.
Career
Manager, district manager, assistant treasurer, treasurer Associated Indiana Theatres, New York City, 1963-1965. With Tujax Electric Supply Company, 1965-1973, vice president, 1970-1973, branch manager, 1965-1973. Vice president, branch manager Consolidated Electric Supply Company, Hollywood, Florida, 1973-1976, vice president headquarters, Miami, since 1976, president International division, 1981-1985.
Board of directors Temple Solel, Hollywood, 1976-1982, member of advisory board, 1983-1986.
Sustaining member Republican National Committee, 1976-1980. Board directors South Broward High School Band Patrons Association, 1981-1982, vice president, 1982-1983, president, 1983.
Life member Republican Party, since 1979.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors South Broward High School Band Patrons Association, 1981—1982, vice president, 1982—1983, president, 1983. Sustaining member Republican National Committee, 1976—1980. Member Republican Party, since 1979.
Board directors Temple Solel, Hollywood, 1976—1982, member advisory board, 1983—1986. Member of Young Executives Today Division National Association Electronics Distbrs, Illuminating Engineering Society North America, Lions Club (1st vice president 1977-1978).
Connections
Married Debra Edwards, August 2, 1981. Children: Jon Stuart, Meredith Joy.
