Thomas James (businessman)
Thomas James | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1942 or 1943 (age 81–82)[1] |
| Nationality (legal) | American |
| Education | Harvard University Harvard Business School Stetson University |
| Occupation | businessman |
| Known for | chairman of Raymond James Financial for 30 years |
| Spouse | Mary James |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | Robert James |
Thomas James (born 1942/43) is an American billionaire businessman, the chairman of Raymond James Financial, founded by his father Robert James, for 30 years.
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 aged 20, and was chairman for 30 years until 2017.[2]
Personal life
James is married, with two children, and lives in Saint Petersburg, Florida.[2]
James and his wife, 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 a 80,000 sq ft two level facility opened in downtown St Petersburg in August 2018.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Placed on the Board at Age 20, Son of Raymond James Founder Is Now a Billionaire". Bloomberg. May 11, 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Thomas James". Forbes.com. January 1, 1970. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ "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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