James Stewart Hardy

Background

Hardy, James Stewart was born on September 2, 1931 in Sherman, Texas, United States. Son of Hugh Harrell and Mary (Stewart) Hardy.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Austin College, 1953.

Career

Manager Wills Point Chamber of Commerce, Texas, 1957—1959. Assistant general manager Galveston Chamber of Commerce, 1959—1963. Exec vice president Denison Chamber of Commerce, 1963—1979.

Manager real estate and industry M-K-T Railway, Dallas, 1979—1980. Director economic development Plano Chamber of Commerce, 1980—1981. Executive vice president Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, since 1981.

Achievements

• James Stewart Hardy has been listed as a noteworthy association executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (president-elect 1988-1989), Texoma Exposition and Livestock Association (president 1974-1975), American Economic Development Council (board directors since 1984), Southern Association Chamber of C. Executives since 1986, Chamber of Commerce Managers and Secretaries of East Texas (president 1974-1975), Texas Industrial Development Council 1981-1982, Sharon Shriners, Rotary.

Connections

Married Ruth Lenore Riesel, July 2, 1955. Children: Susan, Beverly Gilmer, Carolyn.

Father:

Hugh Harrell Hardy

Mother:

Mary (Stewart) Hardy

Spouse:

Ruth Lenore Riesel

child:

Beverly Gilmer Hardy

child:

Carolyn Hardy

child:

Susan Hardy