Background
Yontz, James was born on January 7, 1924 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of Edward and Dorothy (Wright) Yontz.
consultant electrical engineer
Yontz, James was born on January 7, 1924 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of Edward and Dorothy (Wright) Yontz.
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, University Florida, 1950.
Various positions, Florida Power & Light Company, Lake City, 1950-1960;
senior engineer, Florida Power & Light Company, Miami, 1960-1963;
supervising engineer, Florida Power & Light Company, Miami, 1963-1972;
manager system planning, Florida Power & Light Company, Miami, 1972-1979;
manager substation engineering, Florida Power & Light Company, Miami, 1979-1980;
senior stafff engineer, Florida Power & Light Company, Miami, 1980-1987;
retired,, 1987;
consultant,, Miami and Rockledge, Florida, since 1987. Member power system planning committee Elec. Power Research Institute, 1980-1981.
Member electromagnetics committee Florida Electric Coordinating Group, 1983-1987.
Fellow Florida Engineering Society (vice president 1975, Engineer of Year award 1983). Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior, life), Bioelectromagnetic Society, Colony Club, Elks, Kiwanis.
Married Jackie Gerhardt, November 20, 1954. Children: James Edward, Charles William.