Background
Cargill, James Nelson was born on October 15, 1914 in Portsmouth, Virginia. Son of Woodson Hughes and Barbara (Revels) Cargill.
Cargill, James Nelson was born on October 15, 1914 in Portsmouth, Virginia. Son of Woodson Hughes and Barbara (Revels) Cargill.
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1936.
Office manager Commercial Credit Company, Miami Florida, 1937-1941. Sales manager Richmond Oil Equipment Company (Virginia), 1946-1948. Executive vice president Cabell Eanes, Incorporated., Richmond, 1948-1950.
Founder Cargill, Wilson & Acree, Incorporated., Richmond, 1950, president, 1950-1965, Chairman of the Board, 1965-1979.
Director Summitt Container Corporation. Chairman, Board Of Directors Summitt Alsop & Elliott, Limited.
Past board directors United Givers Fund, Richmond chapter American Red Cross.
Served lieutenant colonel Army of the United States, World World War World World War World War II Member American Association Advertising Agilysys (past national board directors), Richmond Sales and Marketing Executives (past president), Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Polytechnic Institute Alumni Association (past director), Omicron Delta Kappa. Kiwanian.; Clubs: Commonwealth, Country of Virginia (Richmond) Indian Creek Country.
Married Frances Virginia McDaniel, September 9, 1939. Children: James Nelson, Nancy (Mistress Brian Vachon), Sally Page, Anne (Mistress James Baker).