J. W. Blackwell

Background

Blackwell, J. W. was born on August 13, 1932 in Parrish, Alabama, United States. Son of James H. and Effie (Meadows) Blackwell.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management, San Jose State University, 1959.

Career

Senior buyer EIMAC, San Carlos, California, 1961-1969, IOMEC, Santa Clara, 1969-1971. Purchasing manager Versatec, Cupertino, 1971-1974, Cobilt, Santa Clara, 1974-1977, Advance Electronics Design, Sunnyvale, California, since 1977.

Achievements

• J. W. Blackwell has been listed as a noteworthy purcashing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Daybreak Camp Inc., Santa Cruz, California Served with United States Navy, 1951-1955, Korea. Member Purchasing Management Association Silicon Valley Northern California (director national affairs 1982-1983), Purchasing Management Association Northern California (director national affairs 1982-1983, president 1981-1982, 1st vice president 1980-1981). Clubs: United States Bass.

West Coast Bass.

Interests

• Fishing.

Connections

Married Mary L. Harris, June 4, 1951. Children: Kenneth M., Pamela Giesler.

Father:

James H. Blackwell

Mother:

Effie (Meadows) Blackwell

Spouse:

Mary L. Harris

child:

Pamela Giesler Blackwell

child:

Kenneth M. Blackwell