James C. Kennedy
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James Cox Kennedy is the chairman of Cox Enterprises
, the media conglomerate founded by his grandfather, James M. Cox
. According to the Forbes 400
list in 2008, he is the 49th richest person in the United States
, through his $6.5 billion stake in the company.
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, James C. Kennedy now lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife, Sarah. In 2007, James C. Kennedy inherited 25% stake in Cox Enterprises after his mother, Barbara Cox Anthony
, died. Kennedy now serves as Cox Enterprises chief executive.
in 1970. In 2003, James C. Kennedy received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Kennesaw State University
, located in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Hall of Fame.
James C. Kennedy has also remained closely connected to his alma mater, the University of Denver
. He has contributed to the University of Denver
by serving as a member of DU’s Board of Trustees. In 2008, James C. Kennedy gave The University of Denver
a ten million dollar gift to create the James C. Kennedy Institute for Educational Success in the Morgridge College of Education. The purpose of this institute is to identify innovative and cost-effective means for promoting and sustaining the educational success of vulnerable children.
Considered to be a nature enthusiast, James C. Kennedy once served as Chairman of the Colorado Division of Wildlife Commission. He currently serves on the boards of Ducks Unlimited Atlanta Committee for Progress and the PATH Foundation, and is also a former president of Wetlands America Trust, Inc. In 2008, James C. Kennedy also established the James C. Kennedy Endowed Chair in Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation in the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries of the College of Forest Resources at Mississippi State University
. Kennedy’s gift sustains in perpetuity the teaching, research, and outreach program in waterfowl and wetlands ecology and conservation at MSU.
Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises is the successor to the publishing company founded in Dayton, Ohio, United States, by James Middleton Cox, who began with the Dayton Daily News. He was the Democratic candidate for the President of the United States in the election of 1920...
, the media conglomerate founded by his grandfather, James M. Cox
James M. Cox
James Middleton Cox was the 46th and 48th Governor of Ohio, U.S. Representative from Ohio and Democratic candidate for President of the United States in the election of 1920....
. According to the Forbes 400
Forbes 400
The Forbes 400 or 400 Richest Americans is a list published by Forbes Magazine magazine of the wealthiest 400 Americans, ranked by net worth. The list is published annually in September, and 2010 marks the 29th issue. The 400 was started by Malcom Forbes in 1982 and treats those in the list like...
list in 2008, he is the 49th richest person in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, through his $6.5 billion stake in the company.
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, James C. Kennedy now lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife, Sarah. In 2007, James C. Kennedy inherited 25% stake in Cox Enterprises after his mother, Barbara Cox Anthony
Barbara Cox Anthony
Barbara Blair Cox Anthony was the youngest daughter of James M. Cox, a Democratic governor of Ohio, newspaper publisher and broadcaster. With her sister Anne Cox Chambers and brother James M. Cox, Jr., she inherited, via a trust, ownership and control of her father’s company, now called Cox...
, died. Kennedy now serves as Cox Enterprises chief executive.
Education
Kennedy received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of DenverUniversity of Denver
The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings....
in 1970. In 2003, James C. Kennedy received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University, also referred to as KSU, Kennesaw, or Kennesaw State, is a public, coeducational, comprehensive university that is part of the University System of Georgia. The university's main campus is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, United States, approximately north of Atlanta...
, located in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Career
James C. Kennedy began his career with Cox Enterprises in 1972. Kennedy worked in a variety of media roles throughout his career with Cox Enterprises. He began his career with Cox Newspapers where he held a variety of positions in the newspaper industry that include production assistant, reporter, copy editor, advertising salesman, business manager, and executive vice president/general manager in Atlanta, Georgia. He also served as president of Grand Junction Newspapers, Inc. located in Grand Junction, Colorado in 1979 and was quickly named publisher of the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel. Soon after, James C. Kennedy returned to Atlanta, Georgia where in 1986, he was named executive vice president of Cox Enterprises.Educational and Community Outreach
Recognized for his contributions to the community, James C. Kennedy and his wife Sarah were awarded the Philanthropists of the Year by the Greater Atlanta Chapter of the Association for Fund-raising Professionals in 2003. In 2004, he was inducted into Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of BusinessJ. Mack Robinson College of Business
The J. Mack Robinson College of Business is one of the six colleges at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia. Robinson’s offerings include a Flex M.B.A., Professional M.B.A., Executive M.B.A., Specialized Master's programs, and undergraduate program....
Hall of Fame.
James C. Kennedy has also remained closely connected to his alma mater, the University of Denver
University of Denver
The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings....
. He has contributed to the University of Denver
University of Denver
The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings....
by serving as a member of DU’s Board of Trustees. In 2008, James C. Kennedy gave The University of Denver
University of Denver
The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings....
a ten million dollar gift to create the James C. Kennedy Institute for Educational Success in the Morgridge College of Education. The purpose of this institute is to identify innovative and cost-effective means for promoting and sustaining the educational success of vulnerable children.
Considered to be a nature enthusiast, James C. Kennedy once served as Chairman of the Colorado Division of Wildlife Commission. He currently serves on the boards of Ducks Unlimited Atlanta Committee for Progress and the PATH Foundation, and is also a former president of Wetlands America Trust, Inc. In 2008, James C. Kennedy also established the James C. Kennedy Endowed Chair in Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation in the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries of the College of Forest Resources at Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
The Mississippi State University of Agriculture and Applied Science commonly known as Mississippi State University is a land-grant university located in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States, partially in the town of Starkville and partially in an unincorporated area...
. Kennedy’s gift sustains in perpetuity the teaching, research, and outreach program in waterfowl and wetlands ecology and conservation at MSU.