Background
Rhead, James Orison was born on January 14, 1939 in Salt Lake City. Son of James Orison Senior and Verda Elsie (Lillywhite) Rhead.
Rhead, James Orison was born on January 14, 1939 in Salt Lake City. Son of James Orison Senior and Verda Elsie (Lillywhite) Rhead.
Bachelor of Science, U. Utah, 1961; Master of Business Administration, U. Utah, 1963.
Senior vice president, Western Savings and Loan, Phoenix, 1963-1972; senior vice president, Romney International Hotels, Phoenix, 1972-1980; president, Chairman of the Board, Paragon Hotel Corporation, Phoenix, since 1980. Director frachise executive Embassy Suites Inc., Dallas, 1983-1986.
Mayor's representative Phoenix Leap Commission, 1975-1976. Member Phoenix Union High-Segregation Commission, 1978, Phoenix Union High-Budget Committee, 1980. Director Rightway Children Inc., since 1984.
Served to Lieutenant United States Army, 1961-1962. Member American Hotel/Motel Association (president advising committee 1980- Washington).
Married Karin Elizabeth Day, June 30, 1961. Children: Elizabeth, Kristen, James, Alisyn, Jill, Amy.