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A. James Clark

American business executive and philanthropist ()

Alfred James Clark (December 2, – March 20, ) was an American engineer, businessman and philanthropist. He was chairman and CEO of Clark Enterprises, Inc.,[1] headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. The company's largest subsidiary is Clark Construction Group, LLC,[2] one of the United States' largest construction companies, founded in as the George Hyman Construction Company.

Early life

Clark was born on December 2, , in Richmond, Virginia, the son of a life insurance salesman father. He grew up in Bethesda, Maryland.[3]

Clark was a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta.[4]

Career

In , he was hired by the George Hyman Construction Company.

In , he became president. In , he formed OMNI Construction, a double-breasted subsidiary.[5][6]

In addition to being an engineer and business executive, Clark served as a university trustee emeritus at Johns Hopkins University.[citation needed]

Philanthropy

Clark has given to the University of Maryland, College Park's School of Engineering, which now bears his name.

He established the A. James Clark Engineering Scholars program, a program to provide financial aid to engineering and computerscience majors.[7] The program is at 11 institutions and supports + students.[7]

He donated $10 million toward the construction of the Johns Hopkins University building, "Clark Hall," which is the cornerstone of the Decker Quadrangle.

His construction company served as general contractor for the building, which was named in his honor.[16]

On October 4, , it was announced the University of Maryland would receive almost $ million from the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation.[15]

Personal life

In , Clark married Alice Bratton.[3] They had three children and lived in Vero Beach, Florida.[17] He died of congestive heart failure in [3]

Awards and honors

  • Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement ()[18]
  • The University of Maryland honorary doctor of engineering degree, the Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award, and induction into the University of Maryland Alumni Association’s Hall of Fame[19]

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  19. ^"Clark Scholars Program". Johns Hopkins University. Retrieved 28 August
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    The Story of A. James Clark As his business grew, so did his philanthropy. Georgia Institute of Technology. University of Maryland School of Engineering. In celebration of Jim Clark's historic win at the 49th Indianapolis , there is perhaps no better person to recount the occasion than Jim himself.

    . University of Maryland. Retrieved 25 April

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    James Clark dies at 87". JHU Hub. March 21, Retrieved 14 April

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