James William Cozad

Background

Cozad, James William was born on February 10, 1927 in Huntington, Indiana, United States. Son of Emmett and Helen (Motz) Cozad.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Indiana University, 1950. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Indiana University, 1982.

Career

With, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell, Detroit, 1950-1954; treasurer, Hygrade Food Products, Detroit, 1954-1967; treasurer, Philip Morris, Inc., New York City, 1967-1969; vice president, finance, Amoco Oil Corporation, Chicago, 1969-1971; various executive positions, Standard Oil Corporation Indiana, Chicago, 1971-1983; vice chairman, Amoco Corporation, Chicago, 1983-1989; chairman, chief Executive officer, Whitman Corporation, Chicago, 1990-1992; retired, Whitman Corporation, Chicago, 1992. Board directors Whitman Corporation, Inland Steel Industries.

Achievements

• James William Cozad has been listed as a noteworthy oil company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Chicago Medical School, Indiana University Foundation. Member dean's advisory council Indiana University Graduate School Business. Co-chairman board directors Lyric Opera Chicago With United States Navy, 1944-1946.

Member Chicago Club, Mid-American Club, Commercial Club, Glen View Club, Old Elm Club, Shoreacres Club.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, hunting, fishing, sports.

Connections

Married Virginia E. Alley, November 25, 1948. Children: J. Michael, Catherine L., W. Scott, Jeffrey A., Amy Jo.

Father:

Emmett Cozad

Mother:

Helen (Motz) Cozad

Spouse:

Virginia E. Alley

child:

W. Scott Cozad

child:

Jeffrey A. Cozad

child:

Catherine L. Cozad

child:

J. Michael Cozad

child:

Amy Jo Cozad