Background
Wenzel, James Gottlieb was born on October 16, 1926 in Springfield, Minnesota, United States. Son of Gottlieb Henry and Elvira Wilhemina (Runck) Wenzel.
consultant ocean engineering executive
Wenzel, James Gottlieb was born on October 16, 1926 in Springfield, Minnesota, United States. Son of Gottlieb Henry and Elvira Wilhemina (Runck) Wenzel.
Bachelor in Aero Engineering with high distinction, University Minnesota, 1948. Master of Science, University Minnesota, 1950. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, 1985.
Manager aerodynamics, Convair, San Diego, 1950-1956; assistant to v.p engineering, Convair, San Diego, 1956-1958; assistant to senior vice president engineering, General dynamics corporation, New York City, 1958-1960; manager, government planning, General dynamics corporation, New York City, 1960-1962; vice president ocean systems, Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, Sunnyvale, California, 1962-1984; president, chairman, Ocean Minerals Company, Sunnyvale, 1977-1984; president, chairman, Marine Development Associations Inc, Saratoga, California, since 1984; chairman, Oregon Resource Exploration Company, Portland, since 1985; president, Centry Systems Inc., Saratoga, since 1994. Board directors Year of the Ocean Foundation, Washington, 1984-1988. President, chairman Sea/Space Symposium, Philadelphia, since 1971.
Regent California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, 1975-1978, 85-87. President, chairman Junior Achievement, Santa Clara County, California, 1976-1981. Chairman Lutheran Lay Renewal, Northern California, 1975-1981, 88—.
President Immanuel Lutheran Trusts, Saratoga, California, 1989-1994. With United States Navy, 1944-1946. Fellow Marine Technology Society (ocean science and engineering award 1988).
Member National Academy of Engineering (life), National Research Council Marine board 1978-1984), Cosmos Club (Washington), Saratoga Mens Club, Tau Beta Pi, Tau Omega.
Married Elaine Joyce Abrahamson, June 17, 1950. Children: Lori Lynn, Jodi Ann, Sheri Lee, James G. World War II.
