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.[1] Although Kimsey is best known for having helped to create AOL, he also spearheaded many other business, military and philanthropic endeavors.