James Thoburn Mills

Background

Mills, James Thoburn was born on November 30, 1923 in Baltimore. Son of Victor Garfield and Beatrice M. (Moore) Mills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1947; Bachelor of Laws, Yale University, 1950.

Career

Association, Burke & Burke, New York City, 1950-1951; associate, Mudge, Stern, Baldwin & Todd, New York City, 1951-1956; with, Sperry & Hutchinson Company. New York City, 1956-1980; president, Sperry & Hutchinson Company, 1978-1980; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Sperry & Hutchinson Company, 1980-1981; also director, Sperry & Hutchinson Company president, The Conference Board, Inc., New York City, 1982-1988. Board directors Union Camp Corporation, Wayne, New Jersey.

Achievements

• James Thoburn Mills has been listed as a noteworthy Association executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Montclair (New Jersey) Art Museum, since 1990. 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1943-1946. Member of University (New York City).

Montclair Golf (New Jersey).

Interests

• Avocations: golf; skiing.

Connections

Married Frances Clagett Keller, June 16, 1951. Children— Elizabeth R. Mills Durkee, Hilary F. Mills Lambert, Frances T. Mills Wonnell, Margaret K.

Father:

Victor Garfield Mills

Mother:

Beatrice M. (Moore) Mills

Spouse:

Frances Clagett Keller

child:

Elizabeth R. Mills Durkee Mills

child:

Margaret K. Mills

child:

Frances T. Mills Wonnell Mills

child:

Hilary F. Mills Lambert Mills