Background
Giles,, James Paul was born on November 24, 1919 in Texarkana, Texas, United States. Son of James Paul and Mabel (Legg) Giles.
Giles,, James Paul was born on November 24, 1919 in Texarkana, Texas, United States. Son of James Paul and Mabel (Legg) Giles.
Bachelor of Science, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1941. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1948. Postgraduate, University of California at Los Angeles, 1974.
Various management postions Hercules division American Cement Corporation, Philadelphia, 1951-1958, president Hercules division, 1958-1960, president, chief executive officer Los Angeles, 1961-1969. Associate professor management Claremont (California) Graduate School, 1974-1980, professor finance, from 1980. Management consultant Skye Investment Advisors, Cupertino, California, since 1985.
Board directors Union Bank, Los Angeles, Kasler Corporation, San Bernardino, California.
Served to lieutenant colonel United States.Army, 1941-1945.
Married Joan Epperson, June 24, 1946. Children: Christopher, William Epperson, Allison Conrey.