Background
Bastis, James Robert was born on February 12, 1943 in New York City. Son of Anthony Robert Junior and Mary Agnes (Cradden) Bastis.
Bastis, James Robert was born on February 12, 1943 in New York City. Son of Anthony Robert Junior and Mary Agnes (Cradden) Bastis.
Bachelor of Science in Communications Arts, St. John's University, 1973.
Traffic manager, Lennen & Newell Advertising Agency, New York City, 1961-1966; traffic manager, L.W. Froelich Advertising Agency, New York City, 1966-1967; associate account executive, McCann-Erickson Advertising, New York City, 1967-1970; assistant director, National Catholic Office Radio and television, New York City, 1970-1971; assistant director for public relations, St. John's U., New York City, 1972-1975; director news media relations, Archdiocese of New York Roman Catholic, New York City, 1975-1977; director communications, Roman Catholic Diocese, San Diego, 1977-1980; vice president, Community Counseling Svc., San Francisco, 1981-1986; associate vice president for development, Niagara U., Niagara Falls, New York, 1987-1989; director development, San Diego Symphony, 1989-1990; director development, La Jolla (California) Country Day School, 1990-1992; capital campaign director, Trinity Pawling (New York) School, since 1992.
Member National Society Fundraising Executives, Public Relations Society of America, American Prospect Researchers Association, Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
Married Elizabeth Ann Thomas, May 24, 1969. Children: Elizabeth Mary, Thomas James.
