Background
Newman, James Wilson was born on November 3, 1909 in Clemson, South Carolina, United States. Son of Charles Carter and Grace (Strode) Newman.
Newman, James Wilson was born on November 3, 1909 in Clemson, South Carolina, United States. Son of Charles Carter and Grace (Strode) Newman.
Bachelor of Science, Clemson University, 1931. Also honorary Doctor of Laws, Clemson University. Student, American Institute Banking, 1932.
Juris Doctor, New York University, 1937.
Reporter, Radh Govinda Dun & Company, 1931-1946;
vice president, Dun & Bradstreet, Inc., 1946-1952;
president, chief Executive officer, Dun & Bradstreet, Inc., 1952-1960;
chairman, chief Executive officer, Dun & Bradstreet, Inc., 1960-1968;
chairman finance committee, Dun & Bradstreet, Inc., 1968-1980;
director, Dun & Bradstreet, Inc., to 1980. Advisory board Chemical Bank, General Foods Corporation, 1963-1981, International Paper Company, until 1982. Trustee Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company, Mutual Life Insurance Company American, until 1982.
Chairman special review committee Lockheed Corporation, 1976-1978.
Chairman President's Task Force on Small Business, 1969. Member Commision on Bankruptcy Laws United States, 1970-1973. Chairman National Bureau Economics Research, 1974-1978.
Trustee Committee Economics Development, Virginia Museum Fine Arts, 1978-1994. Member county Miller Center Public Affairs, University of Virginia, 1983-1994. Member Price Commission, 1971-1972.
Chairman Sweet Briar College, 1963-1969. Member American Bar Association, Farmington Country Club (Virginia), Hillsboro Club, Hillsboro Beach Club, Phi Delta Phi.
Married Clara Collier, July 1934. Children: Clare Adelaide, Mildred Bledsoe, James Wilson, Charles Carter World War II.