Background
Eckelberger, James Elton was born on September 11, 1938 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Elton and Marian Elizabeth (Francis) Eckelberger.
Eckelberger, James Elton was born on September 11, 1938 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Elton and Marian Elizabeth (Francis) Eckelberger.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1960. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1967.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1960; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1986; senior advisor Vietnamese Naval Supply Center, Saigon, 1972-1973; comptr., assistant supply officer, Naval Air Station, Alameda, California, 1973-1976; supply officer, United States Ship Constellation (CV 64), United States Pacific Fleet, 1976-1978; comptr., operations officer, Navy Aviation Supply Office, Philadelphia, 1978-1982; commanding officer, Naval Supply Center, San Diego, 1982-1984; deputy commander inventory and information systems, Navy Supply Systems Command, Washington, 1984-1985; executive director, supply operations, Defense Logistics Agency, Alexandria, Virginia, 1985-1988; commanding officer, Navy Aviation supply Office, Philadelphia, 1988-1991; retired, United States Navy, 1991; consultant, Philadelphia, since 1991. Board directors Ad Vantage System Inc., Stafford, Virginia.
Treasurer Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity, Hayward, California, 1973-1976. Board advisors Straight, Inc., Springfield, Virginia, 1986-1987. Board directors Philadelphia Area Council for Excellence, 1988-1991.
Member Navy Supply Corps Association, Theta Chi.
Married Kathleen Howley, June 12, 1965. Children: Todd Barrett, Chad Elliot, Leah Bae' Hei.