Background
Parks, James William was born on January 17, 1929 in Wabash, Indiana, United States. Son of George Lewis and Mildred (Smith) Parks.
Parks, James William was born on January 17, 1929 in Wabash, Indiana, United States. Son of George Lewis and Mildred (Smith) Parks.
Bachelor of Science, Ball State University, 1951. Master of Arts, Ball State University, 1956.
Teacher, principal public schools, Indiana, 1954-1966. President, chief executive officer American Automobile Association Hoosier Motor Club, Indianapolis, from 1966. President, chief executive officer Hoosier Motor Club Insurance Agency, Inc., Indianapolis, 1966—' secretary, chief executive officer Hoosier Motor Mutual Insurance Company, Indianapolis, since 1973.
Secretary board trustees Ball State university. Director Ball State Foundation. Board directors Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association, Indiana Task force to Reduce Driving, Hoosiers for Seat Belts, Inc.
Active Indianapolis Motorcycle Drill Team. Corporal United States Army, 1952-1954. Member American Automobile Association (foundation for traffic safety, midwest and eastern conferences), Midwest Auto Clubs, Inc., Insurance Institute Indiana, Inc., Indiana Society Association Executives, Indiana Sheriff's Association (life), Indianapolis Athletic Club., Service Club Indianapolis, American Legion, Indianapolis Press Club, Economic Club Indianapolis, Indiana Society Chicago, Skyline Club, Elks, Rotary, Sigma Tau Gamma.
Married Joyce Arlene Lillibridge, June 27, 1949. Children: Kimberly Parks Poppa, James W. II, Jeffrey Kent.