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James B. Van Fleet |1942 | Inducted 1982

James B. Van Fleet

  • Class
    1942
  • Induction
    1982
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Men's Golf, Men's Track & Field
An outstanding athlete in three sports while attending Findlay College, he lettered three years in Football, 2 years in Track and 2 years in Golf. His professional career since graduation has seen him follow a 37 -year career with Marathon Oil Company culminating as the Eastern Regional Property Tax Manager. He has been active in numerous national and statewide tax associations, serving as chairman of committees and as officer for both State and National organizations. His memberships include both the Ohio and Findlay Chamber of Commerce and St. Andrews Methodist Church. He has been recognized by various trade associations, has written numerous papers on his area of expertise and is listed in Who’s Who. His support and interest in Findlay College has continued through the years.
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