Background
Hinkle, James Elmer was born on June 24, 1933 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of Clifford N. and Ura L. (Frickey) Hinkle.
Hinkle, James Elmer was born on June 24, 1933 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of Clifford N. and Ura L. (Frickey) Hinkle.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education, University of Illinois, 1956; Master of Business Administration, U. Missouri, 1968; Master of Education, Troy (Alabama) State University, 1976; Educational Specialist, Master of Science in Adult Education, Troy (Alabama) State University, 1981.
Commissioned, Second lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1956; advanced through grades to major, 1968; retired,, 1976; teacher exploration in technical, Montgomery (Alabama) Public Schools, 1976-1993. Adjunct Professor marketing Montgomery Campus, Troy State University, 1976-1986. Advisor Technology Student Association, Alabama, 1990-1993.
Treasurer Georgia Washington Junior High School Parent-Teachers Association, Pike Road, Alabama, 1978-1988, teacher representative, since 1988. Scouting coordinator Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Montgomery, since 1976. District officer Boy Scouts American, Montgomery, since 1980, advisor Order of Arrow, since 1988.
Member Alabama Technology Student Association (honorary life), Alabama Vocational Association (president industrial arts division 1985-1986, 91-92, Teacher of Year award industrial arts division 1984), Masons.
Married Joan Evans, December 25, 1955;children: Michelle, Cheryll, Sandra, James.