James Edward Tyson

Background

Tyson,, James Edward was born on May 20, 1941 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States. Son of James Edward and Ethel May (Medlin) Tyson.

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, North Carolina State University, 1965. Master of Science in Engineering Administration, George Washington University, 1989.

Career

Electrical engineer Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, 1965-1970. Chief mechanical electrical engineer 5th Coast Guard District, 1970-1974. Chief electrical design division VA, Washington, 1974-1988, director electrical engineering, since 1988.

Panel member National Electrical Code, Boston, since 1979.

Achievements

• Registered professional engineer, Virginia.

Membership

Member National Society Professional Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, National Fire Protection Association (standards committee since 1977), American Society Hospital Engineers, National Academy of Sciences (vice chairman standing committee electrical engring).

Interests

• Personal computers, jogging.

Connections

Children: Beverly, Katrina, James.

Father:

James Edward Tyson,

Mother:

Ethel May (Medlin) Tyson,

child:

Beverly Tyson,

child:

James Tyson,

child:

Katrina Tyson,