Background
Patton, Alexander James was born on June 25, 1945 in Westerly, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Samuel James and Margaret Patton.
Patton, Alexander James was born on June 25, 1945 in Westerly, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Samuel James and Margaret Patton.
Bachelor of Science, University Rhode Island, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, University Rhode Island, 1972. Master of Science, University Michigan, 1968.
Member of faculty, Roger Williams College, Providence, 1972-1974; consulting engineer, Safety Superior vena cava syndrome, Providence, 1973-1979; project engineer fluid systems division, G & W, Warwick, Rhode Island, 1979-1980; consultant, Kingston, Rhode Island, since 1980.
Musician Westerly Band, since 1988, Wakefield Civic Band, Peacedale, Rhode Island, since 1988. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (president Rhode Island section), National Fire Protection Agency, American Society Safety Engineers, Rhode Island Society Professional Engineers (president, Young Engineer Year), Sigma Xi.
Married Linda L. Olcowick, September 4, 1965 (divorced June 1987). Children: Daniel J., David A.