Background
Wilcock, James William was born on September 2, 1917 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Son of Lewis Floyd and Blanche Irene (Conner) Wilcock.
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Wilcock, James William was born on September 2, 1917 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Son of Lewis Floyd and Blanche Irene (Conner) Wilcock.
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1938; postgraduate, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1938-1941.
With, 3M Company, 1948-1952;
With, Oliver Iron and Steel Company, 1952-1956;
marketing manager, then manager, Sturtevant division Westinghouse Elec. Corporation, 1956-1962;
private consultant, 1962-1965;
with, Joy Manufacturing Company, Pittsburgh, since 1965;
senior vice president, Joy Manufacturing Company, Pittsburgh, 1967;
president, chief Executive officer, Joy Manufacturing Company, Pittsburgh, 1967-1976;
Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Joy Manufacturing Company, Pittsburgh, 1976-1982, retired, 1982;
chairman of the executive committee, Joy Manufacturing Company, Pittsburgh, 1982-1987;
associate, Kolberg, Kravis and Roberts Company, since 1983;
chairman, president, chief Executive officer, Pace Industries, 1984-1989;
chairman, president, Pace Industries, Inc., since 1989. Board directors Copperweld Corporation, Michael Baker Corporation.
Chairman, board directors L.B. Foster Company, since 1990. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Monitor Group, Inc., since 1991. Adjunct Professor Graduate Business School U. Pittsburgh.
Served as officer Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member of Duquesne, Allegheny Country, John's Island, Rivers.
Married Catherine Crosby, July 19, 1941. 1 child, Tod C.