James F. English Jr.
James Fairfield English Jr. was an American bank executive and college president.Early years
Born in Putnam, Connecticut, English attended and graduated from the Loomis Chaffee School. In 1944, he enlisted in the Army and was assigned to a Japanese language program. Upon completion, he served in the 441st Counter Intelligence Detachment, part of the Counterintelligence Corps, in the occupation of Japan.Career
In 1951, English took a job at the Connecticut Bank and Trust Company, where he ultimately became president, then chairman, and CEO.
From 1981 to 1989, he served as President of Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.
