Background
Roberts, James Russell was born on January 27, 1938 in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. Son of Othel T. and Mary Edith (Hargrove) Roberts.
Roberts, James Russell was born on January 27, 1938 in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. Son of Othel T. and Mary Edith (Hargrove) Roberts.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1960. Various advertising positions General Electric Company. New York City, 1960-1971.
Public relations director Gould Incorporated., Chicago, 1971-1973.
Vice president Hood, Hope & Associations, Tulsa, 1973-1975. Public relations director Window To The World-Channel 11, Chicago, 1975-1976.
Senior vice president Hood, Hope & Associations, Tulsa, 1976-1984, vice chairman, 1984-1986. Executive vice president Ackerman, Hood and McQueen, 1986-1987, vice president, worldwide sales and marketing, Giddings & Lewis, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, 1988.
Association editor: Building the Atlantic Community, 1967.
Various advertising positions General Electric Company, New York City, 1960—1971. Public relations director Gould Inc., Chicago, 1971—1973. Vice president Hood, Hope & Associates, Tulsa, 1973—1975.
Public relations director Window To The World-Channel 11, Chicago, 1975—1976. Senior vice president Hood, Hope & Associates, Tulsa, 1976—1984, vice chairman, 1984—1986. Executive vice president Ackerman, Hood and McQueen, 1986—1987.
Vice president worldwide sales and marketing Giddings & Lewis, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, since 1988.
Member of American Advertising Federation, National Investors Relations Institute, Tulsa Advertising Federation (president), Public Relations Society of America (accredited member).
Married Judith K. Riaski, September 4, 1960. Children: Jeffrey T., Mark West., Kelly Annual.