Background
Rather,, James Burness was born on February 2, 1911 in Bryan, Texas, United States. Son of James Burness and Corinne (Carson) Rather.
Rather,, James Burness was born on February 2, 1911 in Bryan, Texas, United States. Son of James Burness and Corinne (Carson) Rather.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University, 1932. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1933.
Chemical engineer Max B. Miller & Company, Incorporated, New York York City, 1933—1935. Assistant chief chemist Magnolia Petroleum Company, Beaumont, Texas, 1935—1938. Assistant supervisor to supervisor engineering division Socony Vacuum Corporation, Brooklyn, 1938—1942.
Assistant manager Brooklyn laboratory to administrative director Mobil Oil Corporation, 1942—1961. Corporate manager toxicology and air and water pollution control New York City, 1961—1972. President School House Enterprises Ltd., Birch Harbor, Maine, since 1972.
Chairman Planning Board Town of Gouldsboro, Maine, 1976—1978. Member of American Society for Testing and Materials (president 1966-1967, award of merit), Air Pollution Control Association, International Stads. Organization, Society Automotive Engineers, American Chemical Society, Massachusetts Bay Yacht, Winter Harbor Yacht, Harvard of New York City, Rotary.
Married Lillian Gertrude Townsend, February 2, 1935. Children: Jane Rather Thiebaud, James B. III, John Townsend.