Thomas James (businessman)

Thomas James (born 1942/43) is an American billionaire businessman, the chairman of Raymond James Financial, founded by his father Robert James, for 40 years.

Thomas James
Born1942/1943 (age 77–78)[1]
NationalityAmerican
EducationHarvard University
Harvard Business School
Stetson University
Occupationbusinessman
Known forchairman of Raymond James Financial for 30 years
Net worthUS$1.05 billion (April 2017)[2]
Spouse(s)Mary James
Children2
Parent(s)Robert James

Early life

James has a bachelor's degree from Harvard University, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a PhD from Stetson University.[2]

Career

James was made a board member of Raymond James Financial at the age of 20,[2] and became CEO of the company in 1969 when he was 27 years old.[3]

In 2010, James stepped down as CEO.[2] James served as chairman of the board until February 2017, when he became chairman emeritus.[4]

Personal life

James is married, with two children, and lives in Saint Petersburg, Florida.[2]

In 2012, James and his wife, Mary, became benefactors of the James Center for Molecular and Life Sciences at Eckerd College.[5]

James and Mary have a 2,500-piece art collection, mostly connected to the American West including artists such as Howard Terpning, known for his oil portraits of Native Americans.[1] The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art, an 80,000 sq ft two level facility, opened in downtown St Petersburg in August 2018.[6]

References
  1. "Placed on the Board at Age 20, Son of Raymond James Founder Is Now a Billionaire". Bloomberg. May 11, 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  2. "Thomas James". Forbes.com. January 1, 1970. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  3. "Tampa Bay's top business leader of modern era: Tom James of Raymond James is still looking ahead". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  4. "Raymond James says Thomas James to become chairman emeritus". Reuters. December 1, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  5. "Eckerd College finishing $25M science center full of eco-friendly perks". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  6. "Look inside the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art, opening Saturday". tampabay.com. April 5, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2018.


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