James F. Conway

James F. Conway (born June 27, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri) was an American businessman and politician in St. Louis, where he was elected as the 41st mayor of the city, serving from 1977 to 1981. Early life and education Conway was born in 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri, where he attended parochial schools. He attended Saint Louis University and received a B.S. in geophysical engineering, and an MBA in Business Administration. Careers Conway worked as a sales engineer and production manager for the Nooter Corporation. Later he served as president of A.C.I Plastics Company. He had joined the Democratic Party and in 1966 he was elected as a state representative. He was re-elected and served more than one term. In 1974, he ran for and was elected to the Missouri State Senate.