Background
Reed, James Alan was born on January 11, 1944 in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Son of Wilbert Joseph and Lois Katherine (Baugh) Reed.
Reed, James Alan was born on January 11, 1944 in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Son of Wilbert Joseph and Lois Katherine (Baugh) Reed.
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1966. Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1969.
Engineering research associate, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1967-1969; design and aerodynamics engineer, McDonnell Aircraft Company, St. Louis, 1969-1974; research engineer, Agricultural Research Organization Inc., Tullahoma, Tennessee, 1974-1979; research engineer engineering division, Agricultural Research Organization Inc., Tullahoma, Tennessee, 1979; design mechanic engineer, Agricultural Research Organization Inc., Tullahoma, Tennessee, 1980; senior engineer II technical department, Sverdrup Technology Inc. AEDC Group, Tullahoma, since 1980.
Senior patroller National Ski Patrol Systems, since 1979. Active Boy Scouts American. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (senior ), American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Betty Jo Boggess, September 26, 1964. Children: Beverly Ann, Gayle Diane, Rebecca Sue.