Background
Harris, James Douglas was born on June 26, 1947 in Rome. Came to the United States, 1947. Son of Merrill Jackson and Mary Madeline (Tousley) Harris.
Harris, James Douglas was born on June 26, 1947 in Rome. Came to the United States, 1947. Son of Merrill Jackson and Mary Madeline (Tousley) Harris.
Bachelor of Science in Naval Science, United States Naval Academy, 1969. Master of Science in Systems Management, University Southern California, 1983.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, Annapolis, 1965, advanced through grades to commander, 1984. With 100 combat missions in Southeast Asia, 1972. Pilot fighter squadron 143 United States Navy, San Diego, 1972-1974, top gun instructor pilot, 1974-1977, reserve fighter pilot, fighter squadron 301, 1977-1984, executive officer, then commanding officer, since 1986.
Airline pilot Continental Airlines, Los Angeles, since 1977. Test engineer Titan Systems Incorporated, La Jolla, California, since 1984.
Married Pamela J. Bohrnstedt. 1 stepdaughter, Erin.