Long-time Herman Sani Scholarship committee member and supporter James (Jim) Ian Mackay passed away on December 22, 2021. Jim was heavily involved in the Herman Sani Scholarship as a member of Hyperion Field Club, acting as MC at the scholarship banquet for many years.

Jim was born to Robert Archibald Milne Mackay and Rozella Carolyn (Cooney) Mackay on September 29, 1944 in Richmond, IN and died on December 22, 2021 in Des Moines, IA. He graduated in 1967 from Indiana University with a degree in business administration. After graduation, he started his banking career at Merchants Bank in Indianapolis, IN. Throughout the first few years of his career he held several positions at Merchants Bank.

A celebration of life for Jim will be held on March 5, at 5 p.m., at the Des Moines Embassy West located at 520 Market St., West Des Moines.

Read Jim’s full obituary by clicking here.