Background
Catron, James Otis was born on July 21, 1942 in Ancon, Panama. Son of James Otis and Eletheer (Besley) Catron.
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James Otis Catron
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James Otis Catron, American Social science educator, college administrator. Named Outstanding Young Man, Madison, 1975. President Madison Chamber of Commerce, 1985; mayor City of Madison, 1991-1992, 96-97; commissioner, committee man Democratic Committee, Madison, 1978-1993. Member Florida Political Science Association, Rotary Club (president 1982), Elks.
Education
Bachelor, Emory and Henry College, 1964; Master of Arts, Appalachian State Teachers College, 1966; postgraduate, Valdosta State University postgraduate, Florida State University postgraduate, Nova U.
Career
Teacher, Wilkes Central High School, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, 1965-1966; instructor history, North Florida Junior College, Madison, 1966-1990; professor of history, political science, philosophy, North Florida Junior College, Madison, 1990-1993; director counseling, North Florida Junior College, Madison, 1993-1997; registrar, director institutional research, North Florida Junior College, Madison, since 1997. Committee member Commision on Colls., Southern Association Schools, 1990-1993.
Achievements
Membership
President Madison Chamber of Commerce, 1985. Mayor City of Madison, 1991-1992, 96-97. Commissioner, committee man Democratic Committee, Madison, 1978-1993.
Member Florida Political Science Association, Rotary Club (president 1982), Elks.
Interests
Connections
Married Sylvia Leigh Thomas, August 13, 1966. Children: Kristen Elise, Steven James.
