James W. Aston was a Dallas banker, civic leader, and longtime board member, as well as one time President of the Southwestern Medical Foundation. He was a great advocate for Southwestern Medical School. Aston joined Republic National Bank as vice-president after World War II. There he worked under Karl Hoblitzelle, who was instrumental in establishing the Southwestern Medical Foundation to support the creation and growth of Southwestern Medical School.
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