Background
Holmes, James Michael was born on March 8, 1942 in Luverne, Alabama, United States. Son of James F. and Helen (Mount) Holmes.
Holmes, James Michael was born on March 8, 1942 in Luverne, Alabama, United States. Son of James F. and Helen (Mount) Holmes.
Bachelor of Science, Troy State University, 1964.
Sales trainee Ralston Purina Company, Montgomery, Alabama, 1965—1970. Sales representative DeKalb AgResearch, 1970—1972. District manager York, Pennsylvania, 1972—1975.
Regional manager DeKalb, Illinois, 1975—1979. General manager poultry division, 1979—1983. Vice president, general manager Warren's Turf Inc., Crystal Lake, Illinois, since 1983.
Director Gortie Laboratories International, Austin, Texas.
Member Republican National Committee, Washington, since 1983. Board directors St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Member bishops committee, 1981.
Coach Soccer League, DeKalb, 1981—1983. Participant Harvard Agribus. Leaders conference Boston, 1983.
Member of Golf Course Superintendent Association, American Sod Producers Association, Sycamore Sportsman.
Married Shirley Russell Holmes, May 25, 1963. Children: Jennifer Jyll, Russell Michael.