James Mulvaney
James Francis Mulvaney, Sr. | |
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| Born | 2 November 1922 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | 10 October 2010 (aged 87) |
| Occupation(s) | Investment banker, lawyer, business executive, military officer |
| Years active | 1940s–2010 |
| Known for | Treasurer at National Steel and Shipbuilding Company; President of United States National Bank of San Diego; President and vice president/general counsel of the San Diego Padres; Senior partner at Mulvaney, Kahan, & Barry; CEO of Chela Financial Group |
James Francis Mulvaney, Sr. (November 2, 1922 – October 10, 2010) was a distinguished American figure in investment banking, law, business, and military service. His professional roles included treasurer at National Steel and Shipbuilding Company and subsequently president of the United States National Bank of San Diego. Mulvaney also held the position of president for the San Diego Padres during their Pacific Coast League era and later became vice president and general counsel when the franchise entered Major League Baseball.
Early life and education
Mulvaney was born in 1922 in Chicago to parents Charles Stewart Mulvaney and Christine Marie Bohan. He completed a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Loyola University Chicago in 1942. Additionally, he obtained a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and was admitted to practice through the Illinois State Bar Association.
Military
In World War II, Mulvaney served as a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy, where he commanded the destroyer escort . During the Korean War, he took on the role of commander within the Judge Advocate General's Corps.
Business, law, and finance
Mulvaney’s professional journey began as treasurer at National Steel and Shipbuilding. He also worked under C. Arnholt Smith at the Westgate-California Corporation. Later on, he assumed the presidency of the United States National Bank of San Diego. Following its acquisition by Crocker National Bank, Mulvaney continued his leadership as an executive within the organization.
He presided over the minor league team, the San Diego Padres, and after their elevation to major league status, he transitioned into the roles of vice president and general counsel. From 1973 until 2010, Mulvaney was a senior partner at the law firm Mulvaney, Kahan, & Barry. Additionally, he served as chairman of the board and CEO for Chela Financial Group between 1983 and 2003.
Personal life
In December 1945, Mulvaney wed Mary Ruth Rinderer; their relationship began during adolescence at their families’ summer homes on Paw Paw Lake in Michigan. Together they had seven children. Among his descendants is social media figure Dylan Mulvaney.
James Francis Mulvaney passed away on October 10, 2010. His funeral took place on October 23, 2010 at All Hallows Catholic Church located in La Jolla, followed by interment at El Camino Memorial Park.