Background
Harris, James Michael was born on March 24, 1947 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Alfred James and Pearl Olga (Slavich) Harris.
Harris, James Michael was born on March 24, 1947 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Alfred James and Pearl Olga (Slavich) Harris.
Bachelor, San Diego State University, 1971.
Research associate San Diego State University, 1971-1973. Associate director San Diego Taxpayers Association, 1973-1975, executive director, 1976-1979. Government relations director Rohr Industries, San Diego, 1975-1976.
Chief of staff City of San Diego, 1979-1983. Chief Executive Officer Harris & Lee, San Diego, 1983-1990. Executive director San Diego Auto Museum, 1990-1996.
Director corporation sales Rely, Inc., San Diego, 1996—1999. Managing director WFW Capital Engine LLC, Escondido, since 1999. Vice president sales Capital Engine Group, La Jolla, since 2000.
Consultant Souplantation Restaurants, San Diego, 1977-1983, Fuego Zero, San Diego, 1989-1990, Couveé Communications, San Diego, 1989-1990, Deanna Kay Products, Carlsbad, California, 1989-1990, Statens Järnvägar Lynde LLC, Escondido, since 2001, Chemtroxx Research Group Corporation, San Diego, since 2002, Phoenix Displays, Los Angeles, since 2003. Board directors Central Balboa Park Association, Inter-Museum Promotional Council.
Board of directors Alumni Association San Diego State University, 1977-1979. San Diego county coordinator Yes on Lottery Campaign, Woodward/McDowell, San Diego, 1984. Expert witness San Diego County Grand Jury, 1977, 78.
Charter review committee member San Diego County, 1984.
Married Vivian Toni Ferrara, March 20, 1987 (divorced March 1992). 1 child, Michael James.