James Edward Despain

Background

Despain, James Edward was born on February 2, 1953 in Hodgenville, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Edward and Mary Francis (Keith) Despain.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Sociology, U. Louisville, 1975; Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Louisville, 1985.

Career

Engineering manager, Pyrochem, Inc., Louisville, 1971-1975; engineering sales, Cherry Burrell, Louisville, 1975-1977; director marketing, Stoid, Inc., Greensboro, North Carolina, 1977-1993; president, Despain Engineers, Kernersville, North Carolina, since 1993.

Achievements

• James Edward Despain has been listed as a noteworthy Chemical engineer, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain United States Naval Reserve, 1975-1997. Member AIChE, NSPE.

Interests

• Avocations: hunting, sailing.

Connections

Married Frances Ann Kleger, December 20. Children: Shann Michael, Brian Patrick.

Father:

William Edward Despain

Mother:

Mary Francis (Keith) Despain

Spouse:

Frances Ann Kleger

child:

Shann Michael Despain

child:

Brian Patrick Despain