James E. Casey

James E. Casey
Born(1888-03-29)March 29, 1888
Pickhandle Gulch, Nevada
DiedJune 6, 1983(1983-06-06) (aged 95)
Seattle, Washington
Occupation(s)Founder
American Messenger Company in Seattle, Washington, the predecessor to UPS

James E. Casey (March 29, 1888 – June 6, 1983) was an American businessman, known for being the founder of the American Messenger Company, today known as UPS.

In 1907, 19-year-old James Casey founded the American Messenger Company in Seattle, Washington. He served as president, CEO and chairman. Claude Ryan was his partner and his messengers were his brother George and other teenagers. His motto was "best service and lowest rates". Deliveries were made on foot, bicycle, or motorcycle.[1]

He died on June 6, 1983, in a hospital-nursing home in Seattle[2] and his grave is at the mausoleum of the Holyrood Catholic Cemetery in Shoreline, Washington.[3]

  1. ^ "Hall of Honor Inductee: James E. Casey". 9 December 2015. Archived from the original on 26 September 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
  2. ^ "James E. Casey is dead at 95; started United Parcel service". New York Times. 7 June 1983.
  3. ^ "James E. Casey". Find A Grave.