JAMES L. (JIM) EASTON
1935-

Born July 26, 1935 in Los Angeles into a well-known archery family, Jim in his own right has contributed much to archery not only in California but at the National and International levels as well.

An accomplished archer and bowhunter, since becoming President of Easton Aluminum in 1972, Jim has proven himself both an able businessman as well as a very subtle promoter of archery in all phases.

With Jim's guidance, Easton Aluminum, known the world over as the largest and finest manufacturer of aluminum arrows, has grown into other uses of aluminum, expanding manufacturing faculties as well as acquiring the Hoyt Archery Company.

Time and again Jim has put his administrative ability to good use helping the sport of archery. He has served as, or is serving as:

-Member of the Board of Directors, Archery Manufacturers Organization
-Chairman Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA)
-President - Archery Inc.
-Director and Vice President P.A.A. (Professional Archers Association)
-Chairman of F.I.T.A. Development Committee
-Director of the Work Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry
-Member of U.S.O.C. Sports Equipment and Technology Committee
-Member N.A.A. Foundation Board of Directors

Easton Aluminum was one of the originators and has been co-sponsor of the Las Vegas Indoor Tournament, considered to be the single most successful indoor tournament for over 20 years.

In 1983 Jim Easton became Archery Commissioner for the 1984 Olympic Games as well as Mayor of the Olympic Village at UCLA. In preparation for the Olympics, in addition to the newest Junior Olympics Archery Range at the Olympic archery site, Easton Aluminum built two other Olympic youth archery facilities in the Los Angeles area.

Jim has given much of his time, energy, personal sacrifice and financial support. He is always ready and willing to actively support the promotion of archery in all its forms, from bow fishing competitions to top money shoots.

His personal contribution to the 1984 Olympics is unprecedented in the annals of archery. As Mayor of the Olympic at UCLA Village, Jim donated a year of time from his company to pursue the duties of his post and played a significant part in the ultimate success of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Jim Easton - The consummate promoter/supporter of archery.

Inducted 1986