James Easton

James Leland Easton (July 26, 1935 – December 4, 2023) was an American businessman, archer, and philanthropist. He served as the chairman, chief executive officer and President of BRG Sports. He was the President of the World Archery Federation from 1989 to 2005, and he was a member of the International Olympic Committee from 1994.

Early life James L. Easton was born on July 26, 1935. His father, James D. Easton, was a businessman and archer. Easton graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a bachelor of science in engineering in 1959. Easton had a wife, Phyllis.

Philanthropy Easton served as the Chairman of the Easton Foundations, a family philanthropic foundation. He was awarded the UCLA Medal in 2014. He served on the Board of Visitors of the UCLA Anderson School of Management. In 2015, he donated US$11 million to endow the Easton Technology Management Center at UCLA Anderson.

Death Easton died on December 4, 2023, at the age of 88.