Background
Gillis, James Warren was born on May 4, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Cecil Raymond and Irene Matilda (Casey) Gillis.
Gillis, James Warren was born on May 4, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Cecil Raymond and Irene Matilda (Casey) Gillis.
Commercial representative Michigan Bell Telephone Сompany, Detroit, 1947—1953. Office manager Anchor Motor Freight Company, Flint, 1953—1955. Cost accountant General Motors Corporation, Detroit, 1955—1959.
President and Chief Executive Officer Femco Manufacturing Company, Warren, 1959—1976, Defiance Precision Products, since 1976. Director United Telephone of Ohio. With United States Marine Corps, 1948-1952, Korea.
Vice president Young Men’s Christian Association, Defiance, Ohio, 1980. Chairman United Way, 1979. Member of Defiance Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Kettenring Country Club (Defiance), Elks.
Married Patricia Ann Brunsman, January 8, 1955. Children: Margaret, Matthew, Theresa, Mark, Michelle.