James William Griffin

Background

Griffin, James William was born on April 9, 1938 in Hornell, New York, United States. Son of James Gerald and Irene Mary (Pixley) Griffin.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, St. Bonaventure University, 1960.

Career

President Griffin General Tire, Hornell, New York, 1962—1972, Hornell Chamber of Commerce, 1962—1972. Executive director Hornell Industrial Development Agency, since 1975. Director Steuben County Industrial Development Agency, since 1976.

Vice president Hornell International United Laser Corporation, since 1983. Captain United States Army, 1961-1972.

Achievements

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

Membership

Member New York Senate Advisory Committee, since 1983, Southern Tier Central Regional Planning Board, since 1984, Hornell (New York ) United Way, 1979, Chemung-Scuyler-Steuben County Private Industry Council, since 1984. Member of American Legion, New York State Business Council, Alfred Development Center, New York State Economic Development Council (president), American Economic Development Council, New York State Industrial Development Team (chairman since 1978), International Union Operating Engineers, Hornell Country (board directors since 1984), Exchange (Arkport) (president 1963-1970), Elks (ruler since 1974), Rotary.

Connections

Married Cynthia Irene Hubric, August 26, 1972. 1 child William;children from previous marriage: Christopher, Shawn, Michelle, Cheryl.

Father:

James Gerald Griffin

Mother:

Irene Mary (Pixley) Griffin

Spouse:

Cynthia Irene Hubric