Background
Kearns, James Francis was born on July 18, 1928 in Cleveland. Son of Allen Edward and Mildred Helen (Kilrain) Kearns.
textile technology company executive
Kearns, James Francis was born on July 18, 1928 in Cleveland. Son of Allen Edward and Mildred Helen (Kilrain) Kearns.
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Engineering, University Delaware, 1950.
Marketing director textile fibers division, E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company, Wilmington, Delaware, 1973-1974; production manager, E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company, Wilmington, Delaware, 1974-1977; business director, E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company, Wilmington, Delaware, 1977-1981; general manager, E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company, Wilmington, Delaware, 1981-1983; senior vice president materials and logistics, E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company, Wilmington, Delaware, 1983-1985; group vice president textile fibers, E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company, Wilmington, Delaware, 1985-1988; executive vice president, member Executive Committee, E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company, Wilmington, Delaware, since 1988. Board directors Textile/Clothing Technology Inc., New York City. Chairman engineering advising committee U. Delaware.
Trustee University Delaware Research Foundation, Philadelphia College Textiles and Science, University Delaware. Board directors Easter Seal Society Del-Mar, Inc., March of Dimes, Medical Center Delaware, Inc. Member American Fiber Producers Association (board directors, executive committee).
Clubs: Du Pont Country, Wilmington, Wilmington Country.
Married Rita Lawless, August 4, 1951. Children– Patricia J. Kearns Connell, James F., Thomas G.