James Calmes Porter

Background

Porter, James Calmes was born on December 19, 1940 in New Orleans. Son of Arva Earl and Bert Estel (Herzog) Porter.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Louisiana State University, 1964; Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Louisiana State University, 1969.

Career

Junior bridge designer, Department Transportation and Development State of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, 1964-1969; senior bridge designer, Department Transportation and Development State of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, 1969-1973; assistant bridge design engineer, Department Transportation and Development State of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, 1973-1987; systems planning engineer, Department Transportation and Development State of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, since 1987.

Achievements

• James Calmes Porter has been listed as a noteworthy Civil engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Civil Engineers (president Louisiana section 1985-1986), Louisiana Society Professional Engineers in Civil Svc. (president 1988-1990), NSPE, Louisiana Engineering Society (president Baton Rouge chapter 1984-1985, Outstanding Engineer in Government award 1987).

Connections

Married Elizabeth Sherron Ann Nettles, December 21, 1971. Children: Rebekah Michal, Rachel Meredith.

Father:

Arva Earl Porter

Mother:

Bert Estel (Herzog) Porter

Spouse:

Elizabeth Sherron Ann Nettles

child:

Rebekah Michal Porter

child:

Rachel Meredith Porter