Background
Compton, James Carl was born on January 16, 1926 in McAlister, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Fletcher Basil and Edna (Williams) Compton.
Compton, James Carl was born on January 16, 1926 in McAlister, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Fletcher Basil and Edna (Williams) Compton.
Bachelor of Science MechE, University New Mexico, 1949.
Vice president Anglo Lautaro Nitrate, Antofagusta, Chile, 1949-1965. General superintendent Kennecott Copper, Salt Lake City, 1965-1967. Vice president Anglo Lautaro Nitrate, New York City, 1967-1969, Marcona Mining Company, San Francisco, 1969-1977.
President Wyoming Minerals Company, Lakewood, Colorado, 1977-1982. Executive vice president Cyprus Metals Company, Englewood, since 1982.
Member American Mining Congress. Clubs: Mining (New York City). Lodges: Masons, Shriners.
Married Phyllis Anne Schreiner, June 23, 1946. Children: Jennifer, James Junior, Judith, Paul, John.