John Delmar James

Background

James, John Delmar was born on December 7, 1944 in Brooklyn. Son of Harry William and Helen James.

Education

Bachelor, Le Moyne College College, 1966; postgraduate, St. John's School Law, 1966-1967.

Career

Senior vice president, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Rochester, New York, 1972-1981; senior vice president, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Des Moines, 1981-1984; division president, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., Johnston, Iowa., 1984-1991; vice president, group executive North America operations, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Des Moines, since 1991.

Achievements

• John Delmar James has been listed as a noteworthy Agribusiness company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Dowling High School Sergeant United States Army, 1968-1971, Vietnam.

Interests

• Avocations: racquetball, squash, photography.

Connections

Married Marie G., August 19, 1967. Children: Dore M., Steven H., Christopher J.

Father:

Harry William

Mother:

Helen James

Spouse:

Marie G.

child:

Christopher J. James

child:

Steven H. James

child:

Dore M. James