Background
Anderson, James Donald was born on October 31, 1935 in Toledo. Son of Donald James and Erma Elizabeth (Dorfmeyer) Anderson.
Anderson, James Donald was born on October 31, 1935 in Toledo. Son of Donald James and Erma Elizabeth (Dorfmeyer) Anderson.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Capital University, 1957. Master of Science in Chemistry, Ohio University, 1957. Master of Business Administration, St. Louis University, 1968.
Student, Stanford Executive Program, 1979.
Research chemist research and engring division, Monsanto, Dayton, Ohio., 1959-1961; senior research chemist research and development department, Monsanto, St. Louis, 1961-1968; assistant purchasing agent Wm. G. Krummrich Plant, Monsanto, Sauget, Illinois, 1968; purchasing agent Chemstrand Triangle Park Development Center, Monsanto, Durham, North Carolina, 1968-1972; from raw materials manager to director corporation purchasing, Monsanto, St. Louis, 1972-1986; director purchasing and distribution services, Monsanto Chemical Company, St. Louis, 1986-1993; purchsing consultant, Juris Doctor Anderson and Associations, Ballwin, Missouri, 1993-1994, 99-; director materials management, Peabody Group, Missouri, 1995-1998.
Board directors Junior Achievement, St. Louis, since 1982. Member AAIM Management Association (purchasing executive roundtable since 1986), National Association Purchasing Management, National Petroleum Refiners Association (board directors since 1980, Petrochem. committee chairman 1988-1989), American Chemical Society, Society Chemical Industry.
Married Norma Elvira Powers, August 30, 1958. Children: Scott David, Sharon Grace, Steven William.