Background
Colker, James was born on February 18, 1928 in Pittsburgh. Son of Benjamin and Dorthy (Swartz) Colker.
Colker, James was born on February 18, 1928 in Pittsburgh. Son of Benjamin and Dorthy (Swartz) Colker.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, University Pittsburgh, 1949.
Engineer, Union Switch and Signal Company, Pittsburgh, 1953-1957; chief engineer, J.W. Fecker, Pittsburgh, 1957-1964; executive vice president, Goerz Optical Company, Pittsburgh, 1964-1968; president, Goerz-Inland, Pittsburgh, 1968-1974; chairman, president, Contraves Goerz Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1974-1987; managing general partner, Chief Executive Officer Venture Fund, Pittsburgh, since 1985. Director Dravo Automation Sciences, Inc., Pittsburgh, Blue Cross Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh. Chairman Vortex, Pittsburgh, Montronix, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Trustee Penn South West Association, Pittsburgh, since 1983. Board directors Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh, since 1986, Pennsylvania Economic Development Ptnrship, Harrisburg, since 1986. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Pittsburgh High Technology Council (president since 1983), Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Duquesne Club, Fox Chappel Racquet Club.
Clubs: Duquesne (Pittsburgh).
Married Janice Seiner, August 17, 1950. Children: David, Harold, Ruth, Sarah.