Dan James Cockrum

Background

Cockrum, Dan James was born on January 4, 1945 in Modesto, California, United States. Son of Frank James and Phyllis (Clifton) Cockrum.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, California Polytechnic University, 1966. Master of Business Administration, Stanislaus University, 1978.

Career

Mechanic engineer, General dynamics corporation, San Diego, 1966-1967; distribution engineer, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Sacramento, 1969-1973; district superintendent, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Modesto, California, 1973-1980; division engineer, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Stockton, California, 1980-1985; area manager, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Antiock, California, 1985-1986; operations manager, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Modesto, 1986-1987; president, California Water laboratories, Modesto, 1987-1989; general manager, Western Regional Laboratory, Modesto, 1989-1990; owner, founder, Pro-10 Minute Oil Change, Modesto, since 1979. Vice chairman Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Board, Modesto, since 1988. Director, treasurer Convenient Automotive Svc.

Institute, Bethesda, Maryland., 1989-1992.

Achievements

• Dan James Cockrum has been listed as a noteworthy Small business owner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Patroller National Ski Patrol, Dodge Ridge, California, since 1991. Division chairman San Joaquin United Way, Stockton, California, 1980. 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1967-1969, Vietnam.

Member Convenient Automotive Service Institute (director 1989-1992, president 1987-1988), Modesto Engineer Club.

Interests

• Avocations: rock climbing, skiing, sailing.

Connections

Married Suzanne Marie Nelson, September 10, 1966. Children: Sean James, Jason Daniel.

Father:

Frank James Cockrum

Mother:

Phyllis (Clifton) Cockrum

Spouse:

Suzanne Marie Nelson

child:

Jason Daniel Cockrum

child:

Sean James Cockrum