Background
Harding, James Warren was born on November 9, 1918 in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James John and Alda (Edkin) Harding.
Harding, James Warren was born on November 9, 1918 in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James John and Alda (Edkin) Harding.
Bachelor of Arts, Lycoming College, 1938; honorary Doctor of Laws, Lycoming College Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1940.
With, Kemper Companies, Chicago, 1940-1984; accountant, Kemper Companies, 1940-1950; comptroller, Kemper Companies, 1960-1968; executive vice president, Kemper Companies, 1969; Chairman of the Board, Bank of Chicago, from 1969; president, Kemper Corporation, 1969-1984; retired, Kemper Corporation president, American Underwriting Corporation president, Central Mortgage Company president, National Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Service Company, since 1969; also board directors, National Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Service Company. Board directors Kemper Finance Superior vena cava syndrome.
Finance chairman Crusade of Mercy, Chicago, 1964-1965. Trustee James S. Kemper Foundation, Mundelein College. Advisory board University Chicago, Brigham Young University Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1944.
Member Finance Executives Institute, Phi Kappa Sigma. Clubs: Chicago University, Indian Wells Country Club.
Married Emily Sue Landes, March 22, 1941(deceased March, 1992). 1 child, Connie Sue Harding Bosserman. Married Mary Briand, January 15, 1994.