Background
Melsop, James William was born on June 2, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of James Brendan and Juanita Kathryn (Van Scoy) Melsop.
Melsop, James William was born on June 2, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of James Brendan and Juanita Kathryn (Van Scoy) Melsop.
Bachelor of Architecture, Ohio State University, 1964; Master in Architecture, Harvard University, 1965; Master of Business Administration, University of Chicago, 1975.
Architect, The Austin Company, Chicago, 1967-1969; manager business development, The Austin Company, Chicago, 1969-1974; assistant district manager, The Austin Company, Chicago, 1974-1975; president, managing director, Austin Brasil, Sao Paulo, 1975-1978; assistant district manager, The Austin Company, Roselle, New Jersey, 1978-1980; district manager, The Austin Company, 1980-1981; vice president, district manager, The Austin Company, Cleveland, 1986; group vice-president, director, The Austin Company, Cleveland, since 1986; executive vice president chief operating officer, The Austin Company, Cleveland, 1992; president, Chief Executive Officer, The Austin Company, Cleveland, since 1992; also chairman, board directors, The Austin Company, Cleveland.
Member American Institute Architects., Harvard Club New York City, Presidents' Club, Ohio State University (Distinguished Alumnus award 1989).
Married Sandra Lee Minnich, September 21, 1957. Children: Deborah Lee, Susan Elizabeth, Kathryn Anne.