Background
Harrison, James Harvey was born on September 13, 1927 in Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Harvey and Mary Berniece (Orr) Harrison.
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James Harvey Harrison
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Education
Bachelor of Science, Middle Tennessee State College, 1950; Bachelor of Science, United States Navy Postgraduate School, 1963; MSTM, American U., 1975; postgraduate, American U., 1978.
Career
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1950; advanced through grades to commander, United States Navy retired, United States Navy, 1972; program manager electronics laboratory, United States Navy, San Diego, 1963-1964; Executive officer United States Ship Maddox, United States Navy, San Francisco, 1964-1966; fleet computer combat systems, United States Navy, Virginia Beach, 1966-1969; director management information systems CINC United States Navy Europe, United States Navy, London, 1969-1972; test and evaluation of Research and Development systems-software systems engineer, Raytheon Svc. Company, Washington, 1972-1977; program manager, International Systems Division Sperry, Washington, 1978-1983; director operations, International Systems Division Sperry, Washington, 1983-1987; marketing manager, International Systems Division Sperry, Washington, 1987-1991; president, Chief Executive Officer, Proposals Plus Inc., 1991-1995; retired, 1995. Chairman advising committee Budget and Fiscal Affairs, Alexandria, Virginia, since 1985.
Membership
Commissioner Boy Scouts American, London, 1969-1972, Alexandria, 1972-1978. Member Alexandria School Board, 1979-1983, National Council Education Research, 1983-1989. Member National Security Industry Association, Navy League, American Defense Preparation Association, Retired Officer's Association, Society Management Information Systems, Data Processing Association, Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
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Married Dolores May Hanson, November 23, 1957. Children: James Harvey III, Elizabeth Annual.
