Background
James, John Alan was born on April 11, 1927 in Pocahontas, Iowa, United States. Son of Clarence Grant and Blanche (Westholm) James.
James, John Alan was born on April 11, 1927 in Pocahontas, Iowa, United States. Son of Clarence Grant and Blanche (Westholm) James.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1950. Master of Business Administration, University Chicago, 1957. Postgraduate, University Chicago, 1959.
Partner Hewitt Associates, Chicago, 1950—1957, McKinsey & Company, New York City, 1960—1961. Executive counsellor cost per click International, 1961—1967. President Management Counsellors International, Brussels, since 1967.
Director European Trade Relations State Connecticut, 1975—1979. Visiting lecturer Northwestern University, European School Business Administration, Fontainebleau, Center d'Etude Industrielle, Geneva. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1944-1946.
Member of Delta Phi Epsilon, Beta Gamma Sigma, Wee Burn Club (Darien, Connecticut), Metropolitan Club.
Married Diane Margot Thomas, December 26, 1955. Children: Carolyn, Cynthia, Alison.