User:Farmerharmon/James Allen Harmon

James Allen Harmon was born at home in rural Indiana in 1939 to Louise and Keith Harmon. He attended Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis where he was a star on the football team. He was voted all county guard for the 1957 season. His working career began with a paper route at the age of 13 (he has worked nearly every day since). When his parents divorced he was known to use his earnings to help his single mother make ends meet. He married Judith Elaine Helm in a lavish ceremony with the Johnson County Justice of the peace. While amassing his fortunes and climbing the corporate ladder at Leaseway Transportation Mr Harmon put his 3 children and himself through college. He graduated cum laude from Balwin Wallace college in 1990. Shortly after graduating he left BMI (A spinoff of the former Leaseway Transportation) and created James Harmon And associates. This was was his first attempt as an independant bussiness and it proved to be quite successful for both himself and his clients. In his spare time he volenteers at the Brunswick United Methodist Church where he has been a member for over 30 years. He also golfs and enjoys going to his grandchildrens' school activities. Mr Harmon Is known for the high ethical standards he upholds in his bussiness and personal life and his strong work ethic. He continues to go to the office every day.