James mclamore and david edgerton biography books

Creator and first CEO of Burger King (1926–1996)

James Whitman McLamore (May 30, 1926 – August 8, 1996) was an American entrepreneur, the founder and first CEO of the Burger King fast food franchise, along with David Edgerton. He also created the Whopper sandwich. After selling Burger King to the Pillsbury Company in 1967, he remained CEO for five years.

The Vision and Uncommon Touch of Jim McLamore

After retiring, he was on the board of several large corporations, was chairman of the University of Miami, chaired the United Way and was a member and chairman of the Orange Bowl Committee.

McLamore invested in the Miami Dolphins for several years and reinvested in the educational institutions that impacted him at Northfield Mount Hermon and Cornell University.

He was also a gardener, and chairman at Fairchild Tropical Gardens.

Early life and education

McLamore was born in 1926, in New York City. After the stock market crash of 1929, Jim's father moved the family to the country to live with Jim's grandmo james mclamore and david edgerton biography books3 VYZO