James Francis Tompkins

Background

Tompkins, James Francis was born on September 5, 1948 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. Son of John Plunkett and Kathleen Mary (Sears) Tompkins.

Education

Diploma Engineer, St. Francis Xavier, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, 1969. Bachelor of Engineering in Mining, Technology University Nova Scotia, Halifax, 1971.

Career

Mining engineer, International Nickel, Thompson, Manitoba, Canada, 1971; supervisor, Cape Breton Development Corporation, Glace Bay, Nova Scoti, 1971-1975; longwall supervisor, United States Steel Corporation, Gary, West Virginia, 1975-1977; superintendent, general manager, Martinka division Southern Ohio Coal Company, Fairmont, West Virginia, 1977-1986; vice president, general manager, Meigs division Southern Ohio Coal Company, Athens, Ohio., since 1986.

Achievements

• James Francis Tompkins has been listed as a noteworthy coal company executive, mining engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors, treasurer Athens County/Vinton County United Way, since 1987. Board directors, president, coach Athens Hockey Association, since 1989. Board directors 317 Board/Chamber of Commerce/Job Training Partnership Act, Athens.

Board directors, member of national Executive Committee Holmes Safety Association, Washington, since 1989. Member American Institute Mining, Canada Institute Mining and Metallurgy, National Mine Rescue Association.

Interests

• Avocations: hockey, golf, cooking.

Connections

Married Ronalda Louise Chisholm, June 5, 1971. Children: Geoff, Jennifer.

Father:

John Plunkett Tompkins

Mother:

Kathleen Mary (Sears) Tompkins

Spouse:

Ronalda Louise Chisholm

child:

Geoff Tompkins

child:

Jennifer Tompkins