Jim Kimsey
Jim Kimsey | |
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| Born | September 15, 1939 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | March 1, 2016 (aged 76) McLean, Virginia, U.S. |
| Education | Georgetown University United States Military Academy |
| Occupation(s) | Founder, Chairman/CEO of America Online (AOL) |
| Website | kimseyfoundation.org |
James Verlin Kimsey (September 15, 1939 – March 1, 2016) was the co-founder of AOL. He was the first chairman of the company and its CEO until 1995. Although Kimsey is best known for having helped to create AOL, he also spearheaded many other business, military and philanthropic endeavors.