James William Austin

Background

Austin, James William was born on November 5, 1906 in Fountain Run, Kentucky, United States. Son of James William and Leighton (Barr) Austin.

Education

AB, Colorado College, 1929. Doctor of Laws, New England College, 1966.

Career

Investment banker, 1931-1941. Vice president, director Capital Airlines, 1948-1958. President, director Northeast Airlines, Inc., 1958-1964, chairman, 1966-1968, director, 1958-1972.

President, director Hughes Tool Company, 1958-1972.

Achievements

• James William Austin has been listed as a noteworthy airline executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as colonel United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member Beta Theta Pi. Clubs: Metropolitan (Washington).

Sky, Wings (New York City).

Connections

Married Esther Amick, November 11, 1934.

Father:

James William Austin

Mother:

Leighton (Barr) Austin

Spouse:

Esther Amick