Background
Connor, James Russell was born on October 30, 1940 in Lima, Ohio, United States. Son of Russell Thurman and Esther Mae (Rowe) Connor.
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James Russell Connor
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Student, Bowling Green State University, 1971. Bachelor of Science in Business, Defiance College, 1972. Master of Business Administration in Production Management, Indiana University, 1974.
Career
Corporation responsibility manager, Cummins Engine Company, Columbus, Indiana, 1975-1976; general supervisor, Ford Motor Company, Lima, 1976-1978; shift superintendent, Ford Motor Company, Lima, 1978-1979; area superintendent, Ford Motor Company, Lima, 1979-1980; quality control superintendent, Ford Motor Company, Lima, 1980-1981; manufacturing manager, Kelsey-Hayes Company, Marlette, Michigan, 1981-1982; plant manager, Kelsey-Hayes Company, Marlette, Michigan, 1982-1983; director quality assurance, General Motors Corporation, 1984-1988; director engine and powertrain systems, General Motors Corporation, 1988-1989; director engine drive systems, General Motors Corporation, since 1989.
Achievements
Membership
Chairman Urban Business Association, since 1980. Member Human Rights Commission, 1976. Minority placement advisor, 1973-1974.
Active Junior Achievement, 1976. Trustee, member finance, professional relations and safety committees Good Samaritan Hospital, 1984-1986. Active Sandusky LEADS Program, 1984-1985.
Co-chairman Erie County United Way, 1985. Trustee Community Action Committee, 1985. Served with United States Marine Corps, 1961-1966.
Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sandusky Chamber of Commerce, American Society Quality Control, American Management Association, Association Master of Business Administration Executives, Indiana University Varsity Club, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Connections
Married Beryl Anna Dixon, August 25, 1973. Children: Steven Eric, Jeffrey Allen.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Baptist