Background
Proffitt, James Nicholas was born on January 4, 1945 in Maryville, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Nicholas and Ruth (Goddard) Proffitt.
investment management executive
Proffitt, James Nicholas was born on January 4, 1945 in Maryville, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Nicholas and Ruth (Goddard) Proffitt.
Bachelor, Vanderbilt University, 1967; Master of Business Administration, Northwestern University, 1969.
Vice president, 1st Tennessee Bank, Memphis, 1969-1976; manager marketing, Citizens Fidelity Bank, Louisville, 1977-1979; accountant, Arthur Anderson & Company, Nashville, 1980-1982; owner, operator, Proffitt & Goodson, Inc., Knoxville, Tennessee, since 1982. Board directors Union Planters Bank of East Tennessee, Knoxville.
Board of directors Turnberry Council Coowners, Maryville. Member finance committee New Providence Presbyterian Church, Maryville. Member AICPA, Tennessee Society Certified Public Accountants, Blound County Chamber of C., Kiwanis Club Maryville (board directors), Cherokee Country Club.
