Background
Corkery, James Caldwell was born on June 23, 1925 in East Orange, New Jersey, United States.
mechanical engineer Canadian government executive
Corkery, James Caldwell was born on June 23, 1925 in East Orange, New Jersey, United States.
Bachelor Science, University Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1948. Master of Arts Science, University Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1950.
Plant manager, Canada General Electric, Montreal, Quebec, 1956-1961; plant manager, Canada General Electric, Oakville, Ontario, 1961-1968; managing manufacturing, Canada General Electric, Toronto, 1968-1970; regional general manager, Canada Post, Toronto, 1970-1977; deputy postmaster general, Canada Post, Ottawa, Ontario, 1977-1982. President Royal Canada Mint., Ottawa, 1982-1986, Chairman of the Board, 1986-1995. President Gold. Institute, 1986-1988.
Chairman board Oakville Trafalgar Hospital, 1968-1972. Chairman Easter Seal Campaign, Ottawa, 1985. Chairman board Ottawa Children Treatment Hospital, 1986-1989.
With Royal Canadian Air Force, 1943-1945. Member Professional Engineers Ontario, Mint Directors Conference (secretary 1984-1986). Lodges: Rotary.
S. Kirk James and Helen May (Caldwell) C. Married Jane Woodruff, September 19, 1953. Children— Kirk, Candace.