James Gilmore Balmer (June 18, 1894[1] – December 8, 1968) was an American sports and entertainment executive from Pittsburgh who worked for the Harris chain of theaters.
[3][4] After Warner Bros. acquired the Stanley Company, Balmer served as the district manager for their theaters in West Virginia.
[2] In addition to working with the Harris chain of theaters, Balmer also managed the Duquesne Gardens and the Pittsburgh Hornets hockey team.
[6] In 1963, Balmer received the James C. Hendy Memorial Award, which is given annually to an executive who has made the most outstanding contribution to the AHL.
[6][11] Balmer died of a heart attack on December 8, 1968, after delivering an address at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association.