Background
Danahy, James Patrick was born on February 24, 1944 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Frank and Anne (Garth) Danahy.
Danahy, James Patrick was born on February 24, 1944 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Frank and Anne (Garth) Danahy.
Bachelor in Engineering, Notre Dame University, 1966. Master of Business Administration, University Virginia, 1968.
Various management positions, Cone Mills Corporation, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1971-1975; administrative assistant to general manager Carlisle (South Carolina.) plant, Cone Mills Corporation, 1975-1976; superintendent Carlisle plant, Cone Mills Corporation, 1976-1978; general manager Carlisle plant, Cone Mills Corporation, 1978-1981; vice president textile products division, Cone Mills Corporation, Greensboro, 1981-1984; president Cone Finishing Company, Cone Mills Corporation, Greensboro, 1984-1990; vice president, Cone Mills Corporation, Greensboro, 1986-1989; president, chief operating officer, Cone Mills Corporation, Greensboro, 1989-1990; president, chief Executive officer, Cone Mills Corporation, Greensboro, since 1990; also board directors, Cone Mills Corporation, Greensboro. Board of directors Greensboro Board Nations Bank, J.E. Sirrine Foundation, Greenville, South Carolina. Board of trustees Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, Institute ofTextile Technology, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1968-1971. Member South Carolina. Textile Manufacturers Association (board directors), American Textile Manufacturers Institute, Greensboro Country Cub, Greensboro City Club.
Married Mary Carol Richard, December 16, 1967. Children: James Patrick Junior, Catherine Anne.