Background
Foster, Jacques Yves was born on November 19, 1924 in New Virginia, Iowa, United States. Son of Elmer E. and Jeanne (Capiten) Foster.
engineer display equipment company executive
Foster, Jacques Yves was born on November 19, 1924 in New Virginia, Iowa, United States. Son of Elmer E. and Jeanne (Capiten) Foster.
Bachelor in Aeronautical Engineering, Northrup University, 1952.
Chief engineer, Fair Play Manufacturing, Des Moines, 1953-1960; president, Fair Play Manufacturing, Des Moines, 1960-1974; president, Fairtron Corporation, Des Moines, 1975-1997; president, FibreLite Corporation, Des Moines, since 1997.
Vice president Planned Parenthood, Des Moines, 1965, Iowa Heart Association, Des Moines, 1968, Des Moines Choral Society, since 1991. President Des Moines Science Center, 1970-1972. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1958.
Member Toastmasters, Des Moines Club, Racquet Club.
Married Shirley Jean Stimson, May 27, 1950. Children: Alan, Michelle, Denise, David.