Background
Roberts, James Owen was born on August 19, 1930 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John William and Sada (Buckmaster) Roberts.
diversified financial services company executive
Roberts, James Owen was born on August 19, 1930 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John William and Sada (Buckmaster) Roberts.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1952. Master of Business Administration, Case Western Reserve University, 1970.
With Owens-Illinois, Incorporated., Toledo, Ohio, 1952, 54-55, salesman, Atlanta, 1955-1958, New York City, 1958-1962, food division manager, New York City, 1963-1966, branch manager, Cleveland, 1966-1971. Manager corporation finance Stone & Webster Securities Corporation, Cleveland, 1971-1974. Regional director Management Planning, Incorporated., Cleveland, 1976-1980, vice president, 1980-1986, senior vice president, 1986, president, 1986-1996, chairman, 1996.
Lecturer valuation and business ownership succession.
Trustee Applewood Centers Foundation, from 1996, Society for the Blind, Cleveland, 1983—1986, Ohio Motorists Association, 1985—1994, chairman, 1990—1992. President Childrens Services, Inc., 1986—1988. Trustee Great Lakes Theatre, co-chairman, 1998—2001.
Elder Fairmount Prresbyn. Church; Member Cleveland Skating Club, Nassau Club, Huron Yacht Club.
Married Georgianna Timmons, January 30, 1954. Children: Stephen, Susan, Ellen, Timmons.