Background
Hartman, James Austin was born on January 29, 1928 in Lanark, Illinois, United States. Son of Llewelyn John and Gladys Mae (Doyle) Hartman.
Hartman, James Austin was born on January 29, 1928 in Lanark, Illinois, United States. Son of Llewelyn John and Gladys Mae (Doyle) Hartman.
Bachelor of Science, Beloit (Wisconsin) College, 1951; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1957.
Geologist, Reynolds Jamaica (West Indies) Mines, Jamaica, West Indies, 1951-1953; geologist, Union Carbide Ore Company, Parimaribo, Surinam, 1956-1957; various positions, Shell Oil Corporation, New Orleans, 1957-1986; consultant, New Orleans, 1986-1994; retired, 1994.
Board management Young Men’s Christian Association, Metairie, 1972-1974. President Jefferson Committee for Better Schools, Metairie, 1961-1963, president Westgate Parent-Teachers Association, Kenner, Louisiana, 1964-1965. With United States Army, 1946-1947.
Member American Association Petroleum Geologists (honorary, secretary 1981-1983, Distinguished Svc. award 1985), New Orleans Geological Society (honorary, 2d vice president 1975-1976, president-elect 1984-1985, president 1985-1986, Outstanding Member 1977), Gulf Coast Assn.Geol. Socs. (honorary, vice president 1987, president 1988), Sigma Xi.
Married Zoe Marie Wiley, June 16, 1951 (deceased December 1996). Children: Victoria Lynn, Lester James. Married Annette Wiley Lee, June 9, 1997.