Background
Ross, James Alfred was born on August 3, 1927 in Rupert, Idaho, United States. Son of Alfred James Ross and Nelle Almira (Brown) Ross MacInnes.
Ross, James Alfred was born on August 3, 1927 in Rupert, Idaho, United States. Son of Alfred James Ross and Nelle Almira (Brown) Ross MacInnes.
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 1952. Master of Electrical Engineering, 1953.
Electronic engineer Electronic Specialty Company, Glendale, California, 1953—1954. Development engineer Institute Development & Manufacturing, Pasadena, 1955—1956. Equipment division manager Computer Engineering Associates, 1957—1962.
President Berkleonics, Inc., San Luis Obispo, California, 1963—1982, McLean Electronics, San Luis Obispo, since 1973. Director Quinns Health Center, Los Angeles, Air-Vol Block, Inc., San Luis Obispo. Founder, chairman Airport Area Property Owner's Association, San Luis Obispo, 1977, Foundation Responsible Environmental Economic Development, San Luis Obispo, 1981.
Board directors Citizens for Adequate Energy, 1983. Served with United States Navy, 1945-1948.
Member of California Professional Metrology Association (chairman 1969-1971).
Married Viola Beatrice Herriman, August 3, 1948 (divorced 1975). Children: Jack Allen, Don Andrew, Janet Lynn. Married Katherine Ann Miller, September 9, 1982.