Background
Minor, James Ernest was born on April 10, 1919 in Davenport, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Ernest and Matilda (Hardin) Minor.
research executive chemical engineer
Minor, James Ernest was born on April 10, 1919 in Davenport, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Ernest and Matilda (Hardin) Minor.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Washington State University, 1941. Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Chemistry, University Washington, 1950.
Research chemist Proctor and Gamble, Cincinnati, 1950-1952. Research scientist, section manager General Electric Company, Richland, Washington, 1952-1965. Research manager Battelle Northwest, 1965-1988.
Retired, 1988
Member State of Washington High Technology Coordinating Board, 1985-1986, West VAlley Technology Review Group, since 1988.
Member Richland City Council, 1956. Chairman Richland School Board, 1972-1974. Chairman board trustees Columbia Basin College, Pasco, Washington, 1977-1982.
Served to major United States Army, 1941-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Society for Metals, Sigma Xi, Alpha Chi Sigma.
Married Dorothy Ann Sabro, January 28, 1950. Children: Ann Louise, James Craig, Carl Steven.