Background
McConnell, James Whitney was born on May 24, 1946 in Jersey City. Son of John Hugh and Marion Lucille (Whitney) McConnell.
McConnell, James Whitney was born on May 24, 1946 in Jersey City. Son of John Hugh and Marion Lucille (Whitney) McConnell.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Economics, Pennsylvania Military College, 1968.
Commissioned Lieutenant, United States Army, 1968; advanced through grades to First lieutenant, United States Army, 1970; service in Vietnam, United States Army, 1971; colonel, United States Army Reserve representative, Smith Barney Harris Upham & Company. New York City, 1968-1977; private practice commodity speculator, New York City, 1977-1990; president, Ridgewood Capital Funding, Inc., since 1991. Board of managers New York Cotton Exchange, 1983-1984.
Vice chairman, secretary Conservative Party of New York County, 1976-1990. Member state committee Conservative Party of New York State, 1978-1990. Candidate for United States House of Representatives, New York City, 1976.
Member of Racquet and Tennis, Union (New York City).