Background
Fairman, James Ferdinand was born on April 8, 1896 in Big Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of George Ferdinand and May (Trowbridge) Fairman.
Fairman, James Ferdinand was born on April 8, 1896 in Big Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of George Ferdinand and May (Trowbridge) Fairman.
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1918, Master of Science, 1921. Doctor Engineering (honorary), 1953.
Instructor in electrical engineering, University of Michigan, 1919-1922, assistant professor, 1922-1925. Outside plant engineer, Brooklyn Edison Company, Incorporated., 1925-1926, assistant electrical engineer, 1927-1932, electrical engineer, 1932-1936, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Incorporated., 1937-1940, assistant vice president 1941-1945, vice president, 1946-1957, senior vice president, 1957-1961. President United Engineering Trustees, Incorporated. administrator Defense Electric Power Administration, Department of Interior, 1951-1952 (on leave).
Trustee Faltbush Savings Bank.
Member of the board examiners Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, New York State, 1953-1962. Fellow American Institute Electrical Engineers (president, 1949-1950).
Member Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, National Society Professional Engineers.
Clubs: University, The Engineers’ (New York City).
Married Bertha Esther Wright, August 25, 1920. Children: Julia (Mistress West. West. Stifler, Junior.