Background
Ford, James William was born on February 1, 1923 in Alameda, California, United States. Son of Shelton C. and Eunice (George) Ford.
Ford, James William was born on February 1, 1923 in Alameda, California, United States. Son of Shelton C. and Eunice (George) Ford.
Bachelor of Arts, Oberlin College, 1947; Master of Arts in Economics, Harvard University, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, Harvard University, 1954; postgraduate (Fulbright scholar), 1949-1951; postgraduate (fellow), University of Chicago, 1958-1959.
Instructor economics, Columbia University, 1951-1953; assistant professor economics, Vanderbilt University, 1953-1957; associate professor economics, Ohio State University, 1957-1959; economist to Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System, 1959-1961; various positions including director Economics Office, assistant controller fin.staff, Ford Motor Company, 1961-1975; vice president, Ford Motor Company, 1980-1987; executive vice president insurance and special finance operations, Ford Motor Credit Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1975-1977; president, Ford Motor Credit Company, 1977-1980; chairman, Ford Motor Credit Company, 1980-1987; executive vice president, Ford Motor Company, 1987-1988; president, Ford Finance Superior vena cava syndrome Group, Ford Motor Company, 1987-1988.
Board of directors Youth Living Centers, Inc., 1970-1983. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946.
Married Anne Farley, June 30, 1945. Children: Julian, Amy Milkovich, Carol.