James P. Gleason | |
|---|---|
| 1st Montgomery County Executive | |
| In office 1970–1978 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Charles W. Gilchrist |
| Member of the Montgomery County Council | |
| In office 1968–1970 | |
| Maryland Constitutional Convention Delegate | |
| In office 1967–1968 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 14, 1921 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 1, 2008 (aged 86) Rockville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Georgette Gleason |
| Residence | Rockville, Maryland |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University (B.A., J.D.) |
| Occupation | Attorney and Local Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Rank |  Staff sergeant |
| Unit | Army Transportation Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
James P. Gleason (October 14, 1921 – February 1, 2008) was an American politician who was the first executive of Montgomery County, Maryland.