James Austin Russell

Background

Russell, James Austin was born on July 17, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Howard Gene and Betty (Marfell) Russell.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology, Purdue University, 1974; Master of Science in Mineral Economics, Colorado School Mines, Golden, 1985.

Career

Mine geologist, United Nuclear Corporation, Albuquerque, 1975-1977; staff geologist, Dames and Moore Engineers, Salt Lake City, 1977-1980; geologist, Northstar Minerals, Denver, 1980-1982; consultant, Denver, 1982-1985; senior geologist, Gold Bond Building Products/National Gypsum, Phoenix, 1986-1990; minerals specialist, United States bureau of Mines, Denver, since 1991.

Achievements

• Registered geologist, South Carolina.

Membership

Member Arizona-Mexico Commission, Phoenix, 1989-1990. Member Society Mining Engineers, Navy-Marine Corps Military Affiliate Radio System (assistant to area coordinator emergency communications 1989-1990).

Interests

• Avocations: scuba diving, amateur radio.

Connections

Married Carol Cox, August 31, 1980.

Father:

Howard Gene Russell

Mother:

Betty (Marfell) Russell

Spouse:

Carol Cox