Background
Cospolich, James Donald was born on December 19, 1944 in New Orleans. Son of Clarence James and Olga Marie Cospolich.
consultant electrical engineering executive
Cospolich, James Donald was born on December 19, 1944 in New Orleans. Son of Clarence James and Olga Marie Cospolich.
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Louisiana State University, 1967. Master of Electrical Engineering, Louisiana State University, 1972.
Geophysicist, Pan American Petroleum Corporation subsidiary AMOCO, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1967; electrical engineer, Waldemar S. Nelson & Company, New Orleans, 1967-1974; assistant vice president, manager electrical engineering, Waldemar S. Nelson & Company, New Orleans, 1974-1983; vice president, manager electrical engineering, Waldemar S. Nelson & Company, New Orleans, 1983-1985; senior vice president operations, Waldemar S. Nelson & Company, New Orleans, 1985-1991; executive vice president, Waldemar S. Nelson & Company, New Orleans, since 1991. Member National Elec. Code Panel 14.
Member Republican National Committee, Washington, 1988. Vice president Ormond Civic Association, Destrehan, Louisiana, 1985, president, 1986. Member representing St. Charles Parish, New Orleans International Airport Noise Abatement Committee With United States Coast Guard Reserve, 1964-1972.
Member National Fire Protection Association (national electrical code committee), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, Instrument Society of America (senior, committee member since 1975), American Petroleum Institute (committee recommended practice standards), Gas Processors Association, Louisiana Engineering Society, Ormond Country Club, The American Legion.
Married Shirley Patricia Knipper, February 4, 1967. Children: Brian James, Jeffery Donald, Stephen William.