Background
Rives,, James Henry was born on March 9, 1931 in Bessemer, Alabama, United States. Son of James Henry and Bessie Lillian (Hardy) Rives.
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James Henry Rives
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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Alabama, 1954.
Career
Principal engineer Barnard & Burk, Inc., consultant engineers Baton Rouge, 1962—1972. Structural engineer Southern Services, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, 1955—1962. Manager engineering Dravo Engineering Companies, Inc., Omaha, 1972—1982, manager regional office San Jose, California, since 1982.
Member industrial consultant group Southeast Community College, Milford, Nebraska, 1975—1982. With United States Army, 1953-1955.
Membership
Coach Baton Rouge Little League, 1965—1969, American Legion Baseball, 1970. Member of American Welding Society, American Concrete Institute, Louisiana Engineering Society (vice chairman 1971-1972), Professional Engineers Nebraska, National Society Professional Engineers, Acadian Club (director 1971-1972), Skyhawk Flying Club (vice president 1978-1980), Piedmont Club (secretary board governors 1969-1970), Theta Chi, Theta Tau.
Connections
Married Mary Jo Wiggins, January 14, 1954. Children: James Gordon, Thomas Scott.
