Background
Wilson, James Harris was born on March 24, 1945 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Alan E. and Mary E. Wilson.
Wilson, James Harris was born on March 24, 1945 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Alan E. and Mary E. Wilson.
Bachelor of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1971; Master of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1978.
Mechanic technician, American Safety Razor Company, Staunton, Virginia, 1965-1966; assistant professor, Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, 1967-1975; instructor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, 1975-1978; assistant professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, 1978-1984; associate professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, 1984-1998; professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, since 1998; engineer, Newport News (Virginia) Shipbuilding Company, summer 1987.
Assistant scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, Salem, Virginia, 1984-1987, Blacksburg, since 1987. President Mason's Cove School Parent-Teachers Association, Roanoke, 1981-1982. Member American Society Agricultural Engineers, Sigma Xi, Gamma Sigma Delta (teaching award 1989), Pi Tau Sigma.
Married Roberta A. Snyder, July 27, 1968. Children: Laura Ann, James H. Junior, Paul A., Edward J.