Background
James, Charles Franklin was born on July 16, 1931 in Des Arc, Missouri, United States. Son of Charles Franklin and Beulah Frances (Kyte) James.
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Charles Franklin James
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Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1958; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1963.
Career
Senior industrial engineer, McDonnel Aircraft Company, 1963;
assistant professor, U. Rhode Island, 1963-1966;
professor, department chairman industrial engineering, U. Rhode Island, 1967-1982;
co-founder, mem Robotics Research Center, U. Rhode Island, 1980-1983;
C. Paul Stocker professor engineering, Ohio U., Athens, 1982-1983;
dean College Engineering and Applied Science,, University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee, 1984-1995;
vice president academics, Milwaukee School of Engineering, since 1995. Consultant Asian Productivity Organisation. Arbitrator Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, American Arbitration Association.
Board directors Badger Meter Company, Milwaukee.
Achievements
Membership
With United States Air Force, 1951-1955. Member NSPE, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Wisconsin Society Professional Engineers (president Milwaukee chapter 1993-1994, Outstanding Professional Engineer in Education 1993, state-wide treasurer 1994-1996), Institute Industrial Engineers, American Society Engineering Education, Society Manufacturing Engineers, American Foundrymen's Society, Engineers and Sciences of Milwaukee (board directors 1988-1995, vice president 1991-1993, president-elect 1993-1994, president 1994-1995).
Connections
Married Mollie Keeler, May 18, 1974. Children: Thomas Elisha, Matthew Jeremiah.
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Nationality
American