Background
Coulter, James Bennett was born on August 2, 1920 in Vinita, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Robert Leslie and Louise (Robinson) Coulter.
Coulter, James Bennett was born on August 2, 1920 in Vinita, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Robert Leslie and Louise (Robinson) Coulter.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Kansas, 1950. Master of Science, Harvard University, 1954. Doctor of Science (honorary), Washington College, 1979.
Commissioned officer, United States Public Health Service, 1950-1966;
assistant commissioner environmental health, Maryland. Department Health, Baltimore, 1966-1969;
secretary, Maryland. Department Natural Resources, Annapolis, 1969-1982.
Member visiting committee School Engineering and Applied Physics, Harvard University. Member of advisory committee School Engineering, University Kansas, Civitan.
Board directors Blue Shield Maryland. Trustee Chesapeake Research Consortium. Member executive board Maryland Save Our Streams.
Served with C.E. Army of the United States, 1940-1945. Member American Public Health Association, National Academy of Engineering, American Academy Environmental Engineers (Gordon M. Fair award 1971, president 1978), American Water Works Association (Fuller award 1987), Water Pollution Control Federation, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Tau.
Married Norma R. Brink, June 1, 1942. Children: Linda Coulter Prandoni, James Bennett.