Background
James, John was born on January 14, 1934 in Utica, New York, United States. Son of Margaret (Abraham) James.
James, John was born on January 14, 1934 in Utica, New York, United States. Son of Margaret (Abraham) James.
AS, Southern Union State Junior College, 1975. Bachelor of Science in Resources Management, Troy State University, 1977. Master of Science in Personnel Management, Troy State University, 1980.
Quality control supervisor Ampex Corporation, Opelika, Alabama, 1959-1967. Paymaster WestPoint Pepperell, Inc., 1967-1973, accounting coordinator, 1973-1981. Personnel director City of Opelika, since 1981.
Instructor Southern Union State Junior College, 1984. Participant Auburn University, 1982, 83, 85.
Treasurer Opelika Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1969, board directors, 1970-1972, president 1973. National judge Alabama Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1970-1972. Served with United States Air Force, 1953-1957.
Member American Society Personnel Administrators, East Alabama Personnel Association (secretary, treasurer 1982-1983), Alabama Municipal Personnel Association, American Society Safety Engineers Lodges: Lions (president Opelika club 1985, Outstanding Lion 1979).
Reading, fishing, weightlifting, dance, handball.
Married Lola Rodgers, July 4, 1974. Children: Jarrod L., Jason L.