Chairman Emeritus, 2000-2012, Deceased

Editorial: Jim Phillips leaves huge legacy in El Paso

Professional Title: Chairman of the Board, Wells Fargo Bank (Ret.)

College: Texas Christian University, B.S. 1958
Military Service: United States Air Force
Family: Wife - Nita Bentley from Pharr, Texas and Son - J.R. Phillips
Religion: Trinity United Methodist Church, El Paso, Texas
Work: Board of Directors Wells Fargo Bank Texas, N.A. - Chairman of the Community Board of Directors

Boards Served:

• Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce - Foundation Board
• University of Texas at El Paso - Development Board
• Candlelighters of El Paso - Advisor Board
• Hospice of El Paso - Foundation Board
• El Paso Holocaust Museum Advisory Board
• El Paso Zoological Association Advisory Board
• Texas Tech Medical Center - Members Dean’s Advisory Board and Development Board
• Texas Radio Hall of Fame - Board of Directors
• Chairman Emeritus Project ARRIBA - Board of Directors
• Center Against Family Violence - Co-Chair Mason Gifts
• Co-Chair University of Texas at El Paso - Legacy Campaign - Benefactor Gifts 1996-2000
• Co-Chair Major Gifts - YWCA Capital Drive - 1998
• Co-Chair Texas Tech University Beast Care Center Fund Drive, Major Gifts
• Chairman UTEP Board of Development - 1985, 1997, 1998
• Chairman Bond Issue - New Justice Center - Passed 1985
• Chairman - Mass Transit Issue 1987 - ½ cent sales tax passed
• Chairman - Boy Scouts of America YUCCA Council - Long Range
• Study Committee 1987-1989
• Chairman - University of Texas at El Paso 2001 Economic Development Committee 1989-1990
• Chairman - United Way Drive 1976
• Chairman - El Paso United Negro College Fund 1970
• Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Committee to examine C.D.B.G.’s Grants Distribution

Past President:

• El Paso Chapter - National Conference of Christians and Jews 1989-1990
• El Paso Chamber of Commerce 1980-1981
• El Paso United Way 1979
• El Paso Better Business Bureau 1978-1979
• El Paso Sun Carnival Association 1976
• El Paso Boys Club 1973-1974
• El Paso Industrial Development Corp. 1977-1978, 1988
• El Paso Arts Alliance 1979-1980
• Texas Association of Broadcasters 1979
• Fort Worth Junior Chamber 1962-1963
• McAllen United Way 1968
• UTEP El Dorados Organization

Past Boards:

• Sierra Providence Health Network - Past Chairman of the Governing Board of Directors
• Chairman, State National Bank, El Paso, 1990-1995
• Texas Council on Economic Education
• Texas Association of Taxpayers
• Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority
• Arbitron Radio Advisory Council
• All Radio Music Licensing Committee
• National Association of Broadcasters - Legislative Committee
• Texas Election Bureau
• El Paso Community Foundation

Honors:

• El Paso Ad man of the Year 1975
• National Conference of Christians & Jews - Human Relations Award 1981
• The City of El Paso Conquistadors Award 1981
• El Paso Board of Realtors Outstanding Citizen Award 1984
• Prevent Blindness - Honoree of the Year 1985
• Honorary Chairman Lighthouse for the Blind Drive 1985
• Honorary Chairman Easter Seals Telethon 1985
• Silver Beaver Award from YUCCA Council - Boy Scouts of America 1989
• Broadcaster of the Year 1989, presented Texas Association of Broadcasters
• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Chairman Award 1994 and 1996
• Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce - Star Award 1995
• LULAC - Humanitarian Award 1996
• United Way - Champion of Caring Award - 1999
• Rotary Club of El Paso Distinguished Service Award 2001
• Paul Harris Fellow - 2001
• Texas Radio Hall of Fame - Elected to Hall in 2003
• Texas Association of Broadcasters - Pioneer Broadcaster of the Year 2005
• Association of Fund Raising Professionals
• Outstanding Philanthropist for 2005 presented to Jim and Nita Phillips

Radio Background

• 1960 - 1964, General Sales Manager KFJZ AM/FM, Fort Worth, Texas
• 1964 - 1969, President and General Manager of KRIO, Inc., McAllen, Texas
• 1969 - 1989, Chairman and CEO, KHEY, Inc., El Paso, Texas
• 1994 - 2000, Chairman, Magic Media, Inc.

Other Broadcasting Interests

• 1972- 1986, Chairman of KRMD, Inc. AM-FM Stations in Shreveport, Louisiana
• 1970 - 1984, Vice President of Lone Star Broadcasting, Amarillo, Texas Shareholder and Director
• 1986 - 1988, Stockholder and Director in KNSS, Reno, Nevada

• 1985 - 1987, Officer and Director in WOIC, WMMS Colombia, South Carolina

  Officer and Director in KDUV Brownsville, Texas

  Officer and Director in KITE Corpus Christi