Background
Ellsworth, James Robert was born on October 16, 1941 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of Robert Francis and Laura Elizabeth (Schuster) Ellsworth.
Ellsworth, James Robert was born on October 16, 1941 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of Robert Francis and Laura Elizabeth (Schuster) Ellsworth.
Bachelor in Economics, Marian College, 1965. Master of Business Administration, Indiana University Northwest, 1973. Graduate Stonier Graduate School Banking, Rutgers University, 1974.
Assistant vice president, vice president, senior vice president Northern Indiana Bank & Trust Company, Valparaiso, 1967—1979, executive vice president, since 1981. President 1st National Bank, Crown Point, Indiana, 1979—1981. Adjunct professor finance Indiana University, 1973—1979.
With Army of the United States, 1965-1966.
Founder, president, director Thunderhouse Catholic Campus Ministry Center Valparaiso University, 1973—1978. President Valparaiso Economic Development Commission, 1974—1979. Board directors Porter County Youth Service Bureau, 1973—1974.
President, treasurer, board directors Porter County Association Retarded Citizens, 1972—1979. Chairman Northwest Indiana Council Economic Growth, Inc., 1978—1981, Valparaiso Industrial Commission, 1983—1984. Governor's appointee Northern Zone advisory board Indiana Health Systems Agency, 1977—1978.
Co-chairman Valparaiso Cmty.-University Campaign, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, chairman, 1984. President parish council St. Paul's Catholic Church, Valparaiso, 1977. Fellow: Finance Analysts Federation.
Member: Indiana Bankers Association, American Bankers Association, Chicago Society Finance Analysts, Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce (director 1976-1979, board directors, vice president 1982-1983, president 1984).
Children: Scott A., Laura E., Christopher J.