Background
Wark, James Gordon was born on February 1, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of James Gordon and Marion Elaine (Wassink) Wark.
mining and real estate executive photojournalist
Wark, James Gordon was born on February 1, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of James Gordon and Marion Elaine (Wassink) Wark.
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, Michigan Technology, 1954. Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, Michigan Technology, 1954.
Mining engineer CF&I Steel Corporation, Pueblo, Colorado, 1958-1968, resident engineer Cedar City, Utah, 1968-1975, chief mining engineer Pueblo, 1975-1979, director mining, 1979-1983. Vice president, general manager Evergreen Land and Resource Company, 1983-1985, president, 1985-1992. Owner Airphoto, since 1990.
Board directors Western Museum Mining and Industry Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1981-1995. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1954-1958. Member American Mining Congress (board western governors 1982-1984), Colorado Mining Association (director 1979-1984), Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute, American Society Media Photographers, Professional Aerial Photographers Association International, International Aerobatic Club, Aerobatic Club American.
Married Judith Carol Springer, December 17, 1955. Children: Jim, John, Bruce, Charles.