Phillip James Graves

Background

Graves, Phillip James was born on October 25, 1955 in New Orleans. Son of Charles I. and Jane M. (Blake) Graves.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering, Purdue University, 1979. Master of Business Administration, Xavier University, 1985.

Career

Field engineer, project manager, General Electric, Oak Brook, Illinois, 1979-1984; engineer commercial program, General Electric, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, 1985-1987; manager business development, Quadrex, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 1987-1988; marketing manager, Quadrex, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 1988-1992; director project services, Quadrex, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 1992-1993; senior partner, Global Media Arts Group, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1994-1997; vice president, chief operating officer, MarketLinx Solutions, Knoxville, since 1997.

Achievements

• Phillip James Graves has been listed as a noteworthy marketing professional by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Marketing Association (vice president outreach, board directors 1993-1994 director East Europe Outreach Council, 1992-1994), American Nuclear Society, Experimental Aircraft Association, Chartered Institute Marketing (United Kingdom), European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research, Knoxville Rugby Football Club.

Interests

• Avocations: Rugby football, flying, skiing, photography, fishing.

Connections

Father:

Charles I. Graves

Mother:

Jane M. (Blake) Graves