James Donald Wills

Background

Wills, James Donald was born on August 26, 1940 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, United States. Son of Clayton Edward and Ethel Lorena (Conley) Wills.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, University Kentucky, 1964.

Career

Industrial engineer, Princess Coals, Inc., David, Kentucky, 1963-1964; division engineer, assistant director, Kentucky Division Reclamation, Frankfort, 1964-1966; design engineer, Kentucky Department highways, Frankfort, 1966-1968; senior sanitary engineer, Kentucky Division Air Pollution, Frankfort, 1968-1972; environmental engineer, National Mines Corporation, Wayland, Kentucky, 1972-1979; manager technical services, National Mines Corporation, Wayland, Kentucky, 1979-1988; chief engineer, National Mines Corporation, Wayland, Kentucky, 1988-1989; director environmental control, National Mines Corporation, Lexington, Kentucky, since 1989. Board of directors Big Sandy Coal Mining Institute, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, since 1979, president, 1987-1988.

Achievements

• James Donald Wills has been listed as a noteworthy mining engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Mine Rescue Association (president Post 2, 1991-1992).

Interests

• Running, songwriting, playing guitar, tennis.

Connections

Married Alberta Belle Pilcher, December 18, 1965. Children: Susan Yvette, Carmen Michelle, Christina Gay.

Father:

Clayton Edward Wills

Mother:

Ethel Lorena (Conley) Wills

Spouse:

Alberta Belle Pilcher

child:

Carmen Michelle Wills

child:

Susan Yvette Wills

child:

Christina Gay Wills