Background
France, James Thomas was born on February 29, 1956 in Falls Church, Virginia, United States. Son of Howard Joseph and Margaret Patricia (Bollinger) France.
France, James Thomas was born on February 29, 1956 in Falls Church, Virginia, United States. Son of Howard Joseph and Margaret Patricia (Bollinger) France.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Loyola College, Baltimore, 1978.
Senior accountant, Arthur Andersen & Company, Baltimore, 1978-1980; assistant chief finance officer, Kidde Cons., Inc., Baltimore, 1980-1983; treasurer, Kidde Cons., Inc., Baltimore, 1983-1986; vice president, chief finance officer, Kidde Cons., Inc., Baltimore, since 1986.
Region director Maryland. Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1987. Member Maryland. Association of Certified Public Accountant's., Loyola College Alumni Association (board directors since 1985).
Married Therese Elizabeth Scherer, June 25, 1984 (divorced March 1987). Married Cheryl Louise Dodson, April 24, 1987. Children: Patrick Joseph, Heather Louise.