Background
Marks, James Alvin was born on October 9, 1926 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Alvin John and Selma (Hedin) Marks.
Marks, James Alvin was born on October 9, 1926 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Alvin John and Selma (Hedin) Marks.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1948. Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, 1951.
Engineer Consolidated Paper Company, Wisconsin Rapids, 1948-1949. Instructor Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1949-1951. Engineer Badger Ordnance Company, Baraboo, Wisconsin, 1951-1954.
Instructor University Wisconsin-Madison, 1954-1956, professor engineering, since 1956, engineering placement director, since 1956.
Alderman Common Council, City of Madison, 1960-1965. Supervisor Dane County Board, Madison, 1957-1960. Served as seaman United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946.
Member Midwest College Placement Association (president 1972-1973), American Legion.
Married Marilyn Pearl Kaul, July 29, 1949 (deceased 1978). Children– Kenneth, Jonathan, David, Robert. Married June Louise Stone, December 2, 1979.