Background
Pierce, James Robert was born on April 15, 1933 in Stockton, Illinois, United States. Son of Ellsworth B. and Mayme (Smythe) Pierce.
Pierce, James Robert was born on April 15, 1933 in Stockton, Illinois, United States. Son of Ellsworth B. and Mayme (Smythe) Pierce.
Bachelor of Arts, University Illinois, 1955.
District manager, McGraw Hill Publs., New York City, 1960-1975; computer category manager, Business Week magazine, New York City, 1976-1979; public, Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine, New York City, 1979-1982; vice president, public, Business Week, 1982; senior vice president, public, Business Week, 1983-1984; executive vice president, public, Business Week, 1984; president, chief Executive officer, James R. Pierce, Inc., since 1985; chief operating officer, Lotus Public Corp, 1986-1988; public Investment Vision Magazine, Fidelity Public Corporation, 1988-1991; president, chief operating officer, Hunter Public, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, 1991-1994; vice chairman, Adams Trade Press, Inc., since 1995. Board directors Adams Trade Press.
1st lieutenant Strategic Air Command United States Air Force, 1956-1959. Member Business and Professional Advertising Association, Quail Creek Country Club.
Married Patricia Curran, May 14, 1960. Children: Stacy, John Kelly, Shannon.