James William Kays

Background

Kays, James William was born on August 19, 1924 in Princeton, Indiana, United States. Son of James Oscar and Mildred June (Hedge) Kays.

Education

Bachelor of Science in business administration, University Oregon, 1948.

Career

General manager Eugene Country Club, Oregon, 1948—1953. Supervisor Standard Insurance Company, 1953—1958. With Adams Hess Moore & Company, Eugene.

Predecessor Engineer of Mines Adams & Company, from 1958, chairman board, from 1982. Board directors Resident Advisor Chambers & Associates, UOA Embarcadero Resort, Yaquina Rental Agency. President Eugene Open, Inc.

With United States Army, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations.

Achievements

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

Membership

Member Eugene Civic Center Communications. Finance chairman Oregon Bach Festival. Board directors Senior Masters Golf Association.

Trustee Eugene Symphony Endowment Fund. Chairman 1st United Methodist Church Foundation. Member of National Register Health Service Providers in Psychology, National Association Corporation Directors, Round Table (president 1984-1985), Town Club (Eugene) (director), Lions Club (past president), Arlington Club, Eugene Country Club.

Connections

Married Marilyn Griffith, June 13, 1948. Children: Alan J., Nancy Lynn Kays Read, Douglas B., David W., Scott T., Holly J., John P.

Father:

James Oscar Kays

Mother:

Mildred June (Hedge) Kays

Spouse:

Marilyn Griffith

child:

John P. Kays

child:

David W. Kays

child:

Holly J. Kays

child:

Nancy Lynn Kays Read Kays

child:

Scott T. Kays

child:

Douglas B. Kays

child:

Alan J. Kays