James Ricks Holland

Background

Holland, James Ricks was born on August 3, 1929 in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Son of Francis Ross and Eleanor (Struck) Holland.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University Georgia, 1954.

Career

Vice president advertising public relations, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, 1961-1970; assistant postmaster general for communications, United States Postal Service, Washington, 1970-1973; deputy assistant secretary public affairs, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, 1973-1974; special assistant to secretary, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, 1975-1976; assistant press secretary to, President Ford, Washington, 1975-1976; vice president corporation affairs, Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, 1976-1980; executive vice president corporation communications, NBC, New York City, 1980-1982; president, Holland Organisation, Bronxville, New York, 1982-1985; director communications, American Association Retired Persons, Washington, since 1985.

Achievements

• James Ricks Holland has been listed as a noteworthy association executive, public relations by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Air Force, 1950-1952. Member Sigma Delta Chi.

Connections

Married Paula Shepard, February 14, 1959. Children: Kristine, Carey, Jamie.

Father:

Francis Ross Holland

Mother:

Eleanor (Struck) Holland

Spouse:

Paula Shepard

child:

Jamie Holland

child:

Carey Holland

child:

Kristine Holland