James Richard Echols, Sr.

Background

Sr., James Richard Echols, was born on March 25, 1935 in Cumming, Georgia, United States. Son of James Euell and Catherine Lora (Smith) E.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Georgia State University, 1962. Master of Business Administration, Emory University, 1980.

Career

Programmer International Business Machines Corporation, Atlanta, 1953-1961. Sales vice president Lanier Business Products, 1961-1980. Founder, chief executive officer Echodata Corporation, Norcross, Georgia, since 1980.

Achievements

• James Richard Echols, Senior has been listed as a noteworthy manufacturing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Campaigner Dewey Bartlett for Governor, 1965-1966, Bill Goodwin for Congress, 1980. Member Copying Products and Inked Ribbon Association (president since 1990), Atlanta Athletic Club, Wildcat Cliffs Club.

Interests

• Golf, teaching bible, sailing.

Connections

Married Ethel Mildred Hughes, October 23, 1964. Children: James Richard Junior, Michael S.

Father:

James Euell E.

Mother:

Catherine Lora (Smith) E.

Spouse:

Ethel Mildred Hughes

child:

James Richard Junior Sr.

child:

Michael S. Sr.