Background
Withers, James Clyde was born on November 5, 1934 in Buna, Texas, United States. Son of James W. and Vera I. (Owens) Withers.
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Withers, James Clyde was born on November 5, 1934 in Buna, Texas, United States. Son of James W. and Vera I. (Owens) Withers.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, American University, Washington, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, Clayton University, St. Louis, 1980.
Chemist, Melpar, Inc., Falls Church, Virginia, 1954-1958; manager chemical section, American Machine & Foundry, Inc., Alexandria, Virginia, 1958-1962; vice president, General Technologies Corporation, Alexandria, 1962-1967; president, General Technologies Corporation, Reston, Virginia, 1967-1972; Chairman of the Board, Deposites & Composites, Corporation, Reston, 1972-1976; president, Pora, Inc., Berea, Ohio., 1976-1981; manager materials, Atlantic Richfield, Company, Tucson, 1981-1985; chief Executive officer, Keramont Research Corporation, Tucson, 1986-1988; Chief Executive Officer, MER Corporation, Tucson, since 1988. Chairman of the Board Potomac Savings & Loan, Reston, Virginia, 1970-1976.
Married Marilyn Johnson, February 14, 1956 (divorced 1968). Children: Marc, Chris, Laura. Married Tiffany Heppich, April 17, 1969.