Background
Mitchell, James Edwin was born on July 27, 1942 in New York City. Son of Edward Elbert Mitchell and Marian Tompkins (Cowles) Botsford.
Mitchell, James Edwin was born on July 27, 1942 in New York City. Son of Edward Elbert Mitchell and Marian Tompkins (Cowles) Botsford.
Bachelor cum laude, Harvard University, 1965; Master of Science, Harvard University, 1967; Master of Architecture, University of Pennsylvania, 1973.
Staff architect, Robert Gorman, Architect, Philadelphia, 1974-1975; associate director, Ednl. Futures, Inc., Philadelphia, 1975-1976; associate, Robert D. Lynn Association Architects, Philadelphia, 1976-1979; principal, James E. Mitchell, American Institute of Architects, Philadelphia, 1979-1981; founding partner, Jordan, Mitchell, Inc., Philadelphia, 1981-1988; associate professor, Drexel U., Philadelphia, since 1988; interim department head civil and architectural engineering, Drexel U., Philadelphia, 1991-1992; associate dean for undergraduate affairs College of Engineering, Drexel U., Philadelphia, 1992-1995.
Board directors Better Business Bureau Philadelphia, 1987-1988, The Philadelphia School, 1985-1997. With United States Public Health Service, 1987-1989. Member American Institute of Architects (treasurer Philadelphia chapter 1982-1984), American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society Architectural Engineers (charter), American Society Engineering Education.
Married Catherine Fairbank, August 28, 1963. 1 child, Natasha.