James B. Groff

Background

Groff, James B. was born on June 17, 1932 in Buffalo.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Union College, Schenectady, 1954; Master of Science in Sanitary Engineering, University Michigan, 1963.

Career

Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1955; advanced through grades to captain, United States Navy, 1975; commanding officer Construction Battalion 301, United States Navy, Quang Tri, Run, 1969-1970; officer Shore Pollution Abatement Program, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Alexandria, Virginia, 1972-1974; officer environmental protection program, United States Navy, Washington, 1974-1977; deputy executive director, American Water Works Association, Washington, 1979-1985; executive director, National Association Water Companies, Washington, since 1985.

Membership

Member American Water Works Association.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, golf, bicycle riding.

Connections

Married Anne Marie Mekosh, December 6, 1958. Children: Kathleen, David, Daniel, Nancy.

Spouse:

Anne Marie Mekosh

child:

David Groff

child:

Nancy Groff

child:

Daniel Groff

child:

Kathleen Groff