Background
Hensley, James Willis was born on April 12, 1920 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of James Louis and Jessie (Mounger) Hensley.
Wholesale distribution executive
Hensley, James Willis was born on April 12, 1920 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of James Louis and Jessie (Mounger) Hensley.
Vice president, general manager United Liquor Company, Phoenix, 1945—1952. Partner Ruidoso Racing Association Arizona/New Mexico, Ruidoso, New Mexico, 1952—1955. President, Chief Executive Officer Hensley & Company, Phoenix, from 1955.
With United States Army Air Force, 1941-1945.
Member Governor's Advisory Commission on Arizona Environment, from 1973. Board directors Doctors Hospital, Phoenix. Member of American Legion, Arizona Hotel Association, Arizona Retail Grocers Association, Executive Association Greater Phoenix, Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Arizona Beer and Liquor Wholesale Association (president), Plaza, Wigwam Country, Arizona, Phoenix Executives Club, Masons.
Married Marguerite Johnson, March 29, 1945. Children: Dixie Lea, Kathleen, Cindy Lou.