Background
Degenford, James Edward was born on June 11, 1938 in Bloomington, Illinois, United States. Son of Fred Eldon and Edna Degenford.
Degenford, James Edward was born on June 11, 1938 in Bloomington, Illinois, United States. Son of Fred Eldon and Edna Degenford.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois, 1960; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1964.
Research associate, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1964-1965; senior engineer, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Baltimore, 1965-1970; fellow engineer, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Baltimore, 1970-1976; advisory engineer, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Baltimore, 1976-1983; manager, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Baltimore, 1984-1996; electrical engineer, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Baltimore, since 1996. Lecturer U. Maryland., College Park, 1965-1970.
Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Member Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (secretary-treasurer administrative committee 1975-1976, finance chairman 1976-1985).
Married Sharon Lee Sloop, March 14, 1959. Children: James Todd, Rebecca Lynn, Connie Marie, Robert Scott, Sarah Anne, Amy Elizabeth.