Background
James, William Ramsay was born on October 6, 1933 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of William Stubbs and Rose (Ramsay) James.
James, William Ramsay was born on October 6, 1933 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of William Stubbs and Rose (Ramsay) James.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Princeton University, 1955. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1960.
Plant manager N. A. Woodworth Company, Ferndale, Michigan, 1960-1962. Partner Touche Ross & Company, Detroit, 1962-1969. Vice president, general manager Station WJR, 1969-1980.
Executive vice president Capital Cities Communications, New York City, 1980-1986, president Cable television division Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 1980-1986. President James Communications Inc., 1986-1987. Managing partner James Communications Partners, Bloomfield Hills, since 1988.
1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1956-1958.
Trustee, chairman William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan First lieutenant United States Air Force, 1956-1958. Member AICPA, Michigan Association Certified Public Accountants, American Automobile Association Michigan (board directors, chairman), Country Club (Bloomfield Hills, Michigan), Orchard Lake (Michigan) Country Club, Lost Tree Club (Palm Beach, Florida), Jupiter (Florida) Hills Club, EvergladesClub (Palm Beach).
Married Jane Mehrer, December 29, 1955. Children: William Harold, Martha Courtney Quay.