Background
Gries, James Patrick was born on August 20, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Henry and Catherine Mary (Prendergast) Gries.
Gries, James Patrick was born on August 20, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Henry and Catherine Mary (Prendergast) Gries.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Western Illinois University, 1968. Master of Business Administration in Systems Management, DePaul University, 1973.
Systems analyst, Continental Illinois National Bank, Chicago, 1968-1972; manager credit and finance systems development, UARCO, Inc., Barrington, Illinois, 1972-1978; partner, Mueller & Company, Certified Public Accountant's, Elgin, Illinois, 1978-1987; vice president management info services/fulfillment systems, Thomson Professional Public, Deerfield, Illinois, since 1987. Instructor part-time DePaul University, Chicago, 1983-1986, 90, Elgin Community College, 1979-1982.
Coach basketball St. Thomas More School, Elgin, 1980-1990. President school board St. Edward's Catholic High School, Elgin, 1988-1991. With United States Army, 1968-1970, European Theatre of Operations.
Member Society in Business Administration, Delta Mu Delta, Sigma Pi Sigma (treasurer 1967-1968).
Married Maureen Denise Jones, June 21, 1969. Children: J. Robert, Julie Kristen.