James Franklin Madewell

Background

Madewell, James Franklin was born on May 30, 1933 in Chattanooga. Son of William Jennings Bryan and Hester (Keyt) Madewell.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanics Engineering, University Houston, 1956. Master of Science in Engineering, University Alabama, 1969.

Career

Program manager Saturn V Dry Workshop, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama, 1962-1969. Director advance space systems Rockwell Space division, Downey, California, 1969-1977. Associate director solar energy Department of Energy, Washington, 1977-1978.

Vice president energy systems Value Engineering, Alexandria, Virginia, 1978-1979.

Director business development Rockwell International, El Segundo, California, 1979-1981, vice president, general manager Rockwell Tulsa division, 1982-1984, vice president business development Rockwell International, El Segundo, 1985-1986. Vice president propopal manager, advanced tactical fighter, 1986-1987.

Vice president Lockheed Space Operations Company, 1988. Board of directors Tulsa Metropolitan United Way, since 1982.

Achievements

• James Franklin Madewell has been listed as a noteworthy engineering executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Tulsa Metropolitan United Way, since 1982. Member of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, National Management Association, National Aeronautical Association, American Defense Preparedness Association, Association United States Army, Air Force Association, Tulsa Metropolitan C. of Chamber (board directors since 1982).

Connections

Married Arlene Faye Hillis, March 29, 1953. Children: Teresa Darlene, Sharon Diane, Michael Bryan, James Neil.

Father:

William Jennings Bryan Madewell

Mother:

Hester (Keyt) Madewell

Spouse:

Arlene Faye Hillis

child:

Michael Bryan Madewell

child:

Teresa Darlene Madewell

child:

James Neil Madewell

child:

Sharon Diane Madewell