James Walton Bruce

Background

Bruce,, James Walton was born on January 17, 1938. Son of James Walton and Dorothy (Crumley) Bruce.

Education

Bachelor of Science with special distinction, Oklahoma University, 1960. Master of Business Administration with distinction, Harvard University, 1965.

Career

Management trainee Liberty Bank & Trust Company, Oklahoma City, 1965, marketing officer, 1966-1968, assistant vice president, BankAmericard manager, 1968-1969, vice president, director planning, 1969-1971, senior vice president, 1976-1979, secretary, 1976-1984, executive vice president, 1979-1984, chief finance officer, 1984-1987. Executive vice president, chief finance and administrative officer Banks of Mid American, since 1987. Board directors Liberty National Bank & Trust, Oklahoma City.

Membership

Vice chairman support agency Presbyterian Church United States of America, 1981-1987, member committee on support services, since 1987. Trustee AmCare, 1987-1989, Oklahoma City University. Board directors Guy Fraser Harrison Academy for Performing Arts, since 1988.

Served to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1960-1963.

Connections

Married Betty Carol Coombs, June 11, 1960. Children: James Walton III, John Christopher.

Father:

James Walton Bruce,

Mother:

Dorothy (Crumley) Bruce,

Spouse:

Betty Carol Coombs

child:

James Walton III Bruce,

child:

John Christopher Bruce,