Background
Surane, James William was born on May 10, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John Francis and Margret Mary (Foley) Surane.
Surane, James William was born on May 10, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John Francis and Margret Mary (Foley) Surane.
Bachelor of Science in Business, Marquette University, 1958.
District manager Sunbeam Corporation, Chicago, 1964-1965, regional manager Denver, 1965-1966, San Francisco, 1966-1971, Mc Culloch Corporation, Los Angeles, 1971-1973, vice president sales, 1973-1981, vice president marketing, 1981-1982, Tanaka Kogo, Los Angeles, 1981-1982, Poulan/Weed Eater, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1982-1986, senior vice president marketing, since 1986.
Served with United States Army, 1959-1961, Germany. Member Outdoor Products Distribution Association (board directors 1987).
Married Elizabeth Ruth Steffes, August 3, 1957. Children: Debra, James Junior, Robert, Mary, John, Susan, Michael.