Jim Black

Background

Black, Jim was born on March 25, 1935 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.

Education

AB, Lenoir Rhyne College, 1958. Bachelor of Science in Optometry, Southern College Optometry, 1962.

Career

Member North Carolina House Representatives, 1981—1984, 1991—2006, majority whip, 1993—1994, minority leader, 1995—1998, speaker, 1999—2006. With United States Navy.

Achievements

• Jim Black has been listed as a noteworthy state legislator, optometrist by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Betty Black; 2 children.

Spouse:

Betty Black