Background
Wygant, James Peter was born on October 31, 1926 in Montreal West, Quebec, Canada. Son of Samuel Edwin and Louise (Biersach) Wygant.
Wygant, James Peter was born on October 31, 1926 in Montreal West, Quebec, Canada. Son of Samuel Edwin and Louise (Biersach) Wygant.
Student, McGill University, 1945-1946; student, University Syracuse, 1960-1961.
Various positions, Campbell Sales Company and Campbell Soup Company, 1948-1961; general sales manager, Campbell Soup Company, Toronto, 1961-1966; vice president in charge grocery division, Standard Brands Ltd., Montreal, Quebec, 1966-1969; vice-president, director, Standard Brands Ltd., 1969-1972; president, chief Executive officer, General Bakeries Ltd., Don Mills, Ontario, 1972-1981; president, Stroehmann Brothers Company, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, since 1981; also chairman, Stroehmann Brothers Company director, Quality Bakers of America.
Board governors St. Joseph's University Academy Food Marketing Served with Royal Canada Navy, 1944-1945. Member American Bakery Association (board governors since 1975).
Married Ruth Evelyn Mitchell, June 11, 1948. Children: Margaret, Patricia, Sally.