James Aloysius Gallagher

Background

Gallagher, James Aloysius was born on July 12, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John Brady and Clara Anna (Bieler) Gallagher.

Education

Bachelor of Science, St. Saint Louis University, 1949; Master of Arts, U. Missouri, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Missouri, 1955.

Career

Research chemist, Esso Research, Linden, New Jersey, 1955-1965; senior research chemist, Wyandotte (Michigan) Chemical, 1965-1972; manager polymer research, Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik Corporation, Wyandotte, Michigan, 1972-1980; assistant to vice president, Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik Corporation, Wyandotte, 1980-1986; research associate, Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik Corporation, Wyandotte, 1986-1991; manager quality assurance, Center for Excellence in Environmental Engineering, Detroit, since 1992. Chairman SPI Flex Foam Combination Committee, New York, 1987-1989, Great Lakes Polymer Conference, Detroit, 1978-1979, secretary 1977-1978.

Achievements

• James Aloysius Gallagher has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society, Pi Mu Epsilon, Sigma Xi (president Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik Club 1981-1982, 76-77).

Interests

• Avocations: cross-country skiing, genealogy.

Connections

Married Catherine Joan Fahey, February 16, 1957. Children: Thomas, Robert, Nancy, Karen.

Father:

John Brady Gallagher

Mother:

Clara Anna (Bieler) Gallagher

Spouse:

Catherine Joan Fahey

child:

Thomas Gallagher

child:

Nancy Gallagher

child:

Robert Gallagher

child:

Karen Gallagher