Background
Ross, James Patrick was born on September 30, 1929 in Moline, Illinois, United States. Son of Elwood Witherspoon and Pearl Constance (Gjertson) Ross.
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James Patrick Ross
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James Patrick Ross, American Restaurant chain company executive. Recipient Silver Beaver award, 1983 and Silver Antelope award, 1987, Boy Scouts American. Chairman-elect United Way of Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio; regional president, Executive Committee national council Boy Scouts American, Dallas; trustee Columbus Foundation Served with Army of the United States, 1952-1954. Member Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce (board directors).
Education
Bachelor, Augusta College, 1955.
Career
Traffic manager, Illinois Bell Telephone Сompany, Chicago, 1954-1959; manager, Midwest Variety, Inc., Chicago, 1959-1962; founder, chief Executive officer, Rax Restaurants, Inc., since 1962; now Chairman, Board Of Directors, Rax Restaurants, Inc. Treasurer, director Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio, since 1975. Board directors Columbus Showcase, Inc., Bank One Columbus N.A., Ohio.
Achievements
Membership
Chairman-elect United Way of Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio. Regional president, executive committee national council Boy Scouts American, Dallas. Trustee Columbus Foundation Served with Army of the United States, 1952-1954.
Member Columbus Area Chamber of Chamber (board directors). Clubs: Scioto Country, Muirfield Country (Columbus). Jupiter Island (Hobe Sound, Florida).
Rolling Rock (Ligonier, Pennsylvania).
Connections
Married Nancy Madge Benson, August 9, 1952. Children: Sarah Louise, Benson Patrick, Blake Witherspoon.
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Born
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Lutheran -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1955
Career
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1954 - 1959
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1959 - 1962