Background
James was born on 29 April in 1939 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edward Lee and Jean (Walton) Noyes. Graduated from Swarthmore High School in 1957.
Insurance executive and Lacrosse coach
James was born on 29 April in 1939 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edward Lee and Jean (Walton) Noyes. Graduated from Swarthmore High School in 1957.
James Noyes studied at Swarthmore High School in 1957. He studied at Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States, majoring in English. Member of Theta Delta Chi Fraternity, President 1960 - 1961. Member of Honorary Society of Sphinx. Varsity soccer and lacrosse, co-captain 1961. Played in postseason North-South lacrosse game 1961. All American 1961.
Joined Noyes Services in 1961 upon graduation from Amherst College. Grew the company and sold it to Corroon and Black 1989. Served as President and CEO of Noyes Services and Willis Corroon of Pennsylvania. Chair of National Association of Casualty and Surety Agents 1985 and Delaware County Chamber of Commerce 1986.
Member of Young Presidents Organization (YPO), Philadelphia Presidents Organization (PP0)
Board of Directors of Swarthmore College, Taylor Hospital, Riddle Hospital. Chair of Division III All American Lacrosse Selection Committee. Member of Union League of Philadelphia, Corinthian yacht Club, Rotary Club of Swarthmore.
Head lacrosse Coach Swarthmore College. Three of his teams ranked in the top 10 of Division II lacrosse. Assistant Coach North-South Game 1985, Pennsylvania Lacrosse Hall of Fame. Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. Three teams are in the Swarthmore College Hall of Fame.
James Noyes married to Susan Williams. Children: Kelley, Jillian, Julie.