Background
Rodgers, James ALexander was born on July 24, 1898 in St. Louis. Son of James A. and Emily (Masehmeyer) Rodgers.
manufacturing company executive
Rodgers, James ALexander was born on July 24, 1898 in St. Louis. Son of James A. and Emily (Masehmeyer) Rodgers.
Electrical engineer, Washington University, St. Louis, 1920.
Chief engineer, Emerson Electric Manufacturing Company, St. Louis, 1920-1937; president, board directors, White Rodgers Company, St. Louis, from 1937; Chairman of the Board, White Rodgers Company, St. Louis, from 1963. Member St. Louis Electric Board Trade.
Member American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, American Institute of Management, National Electric Manufacturers Association, American Gas Association, Engineers Club, Union League Club (Chicago M C.
Married Margaret M. Combs, October 27, 1925. Children: James A., Margaret M., Jean F.