Background
Caffey, James Enoch was born on May 5, 1934 in Rockdale, Texas, United States. Son of Enoch Arden and Leevicy Viola (Stephens) Caffey.
Caffey, James Enoch was born on May 5, 1934 in Rockdale, Texas, United States. Son of Enoch Arden and Leevicy Viola (Stephens) Caffey.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1955; Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1956; Doctor of Philosophy, Colorado State University, 1965.
Professor, University Texas, Arlington, 1959-1974; department head, Turner, Collier & Braden, Inc., Houston, 1974-1976; associate, Rady and Associations, Inc., Fort Worth, 1976-1985; president, Caffey Engineering, Inc., Arlington, since 1985; assistant city engineer, City of Arlington, 1991-1997; environmental manager, City of Arlington, since 1997. Advisory board Cancer Research Foundation North Texas, Arlington, 1990-1991.
Captain United States Air Force, 1956-1959. Member United States Air Force Reserve, 1959-1968. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers, American Water Resources Association (charter, board directors 1973-1975).
Member NSPE, American Geophysical Union, Water Environment Federation, American Public Works Association, American Institute Hydrology (professional), Kiwanis, Phi Eta Sigma, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi, Chi Epsilon.
Married Patricia Louise Latham, June 4, 1960. Children: Jeffrey E., Jeanne Erin, Jerald E.