Background
Zapapas, James Richard was born on July 15, 1926 in Martinsville, Indiana, United States. Son of James K. and Bertha (Gardner) Zapapas.
pharmaceutical company executive
Zapapas, James Richard was born on July 15, 1926 in Martinsville, Indiana, United States. Son of James K. and Bertha (Gardner) Zapapas.
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Purdue University, 1947; Doctor of Science honorary, Purdue University, 1979.
Director dry products operations, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1967-1970; director personnel, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1970-1973; director personnel public relations, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1973-1974; vice president production operations, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1974-1975; group vice-president, director, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1976-1977; president Elizabeth Arden Inc., Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1975-1976; Chairman of the Board, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1977-1987; retired, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1987. Board directors, group vice president Eli Lilly & Company, 1976-1986.
Married Patricia A. Ryan, August 30, 1947. Children: Marianne Zapapas McGriff, Patricia Zapapas Parry, Gail Zapapas Rodecker, James R., Carol, Julie.