James Oliver Cox, III

Background

III, James Oliver Cox, was born on November 13, 1946 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of James Oliver and Mary Jane (Byrd) Cox.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Journalism, U. Houston, 1970, Master of Business Administration U. Houston, 1992.

Career

Vice president O'Neill Price Anderson Fouchard Inc., Houston, 1972—1974, S/C Communications, Houston, 1974—1976. Executive vice president Mel Anderson Communications Inc., 1976—1980. President James Cox Inc., 1980—1983.

Executive vice president & regional manager Daniel J. Edelman Inc., Houston, 1983—1993. Executive vice president & director, worldwide business development Edelman Public Relations Worldwide, New York City, since 1993. Guest lecturer, journalism University Houston, 1978—1982.

Guest lecturer, communications St. Thomas University, 1992—1993. With Army National Guard, 1970-1972, with United States Army Reserve, 1972-1976.

Achievements

• James Oliver Cox III has been listed as a noteworthy public relations agency executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Past member, administrative board 1st United Methodist Church. Board directors Sam Houston Council Boy Scouts America, Houston International Festival, United Way Texas Gulf Coast. Webelos den leader, assistant cubmaster & assistant scoutmaster Boy Scouts America, 1985—1988.

Member of Public Relations Society America (member, Counselor's Academy, accredited), Governors Club, Houston City Club, Quail Valley Country Club, Forum Club.

Connections

Married Barbara Ann Roose, September 28, 1979. Children: Ben, Chris.

Father:

James Oliver Cox

Mother:

Mary Jane (Byrd) Cox

Spouse:

Barbara Ann Roose

child:

Chris III

child:

Ben III