Background
Calvert, Sam J. was born on December 16, 1928 in Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies. Son of Sam James and Marion Leonore (Morse) Calvert.
agricultural products executive
Calvert, Sam J. was born on December 16, 1928 in Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies. Son of Sam James and Marion Leonore (Morse) Calvert.
Bachelor of Business Administration, U. North Carolina, 1951.
Vice president, The Austin Company Inc., Greeneville, Tennessee, 1960-1985; senior vice president, The Austin Company Inc., Greeneville, Tennessee, 1985-1988; executive vice president, The Austin Company Inc., Greeneville, Tennessee, 1988-1989; Chairman of the Board, The Austin Company Inc., Kinston, North Carolina, since 1989.
Trustee Tusculum College, Greeneville, 1983-1989. Member Tobacco Association United States (president (1990-1991, chairman of the executive committee 1991-1992).
Married Peggy Ann Reeves, Apr.16, 1955. Children: Melanie Coley, Sam III, Gray.