Background
Edgar, James Herbert was born on February 15, 1942 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of James Herbert and Vivian Marie (Woodruff) Edgar.
Edgar, James Herbert was born on February 15, 1942 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of James Herbert and Vivian Marie (Woodruff) Edgar.
Bachelor, University Alabama, 1964. Master of Arts, University Virginia, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University Virginia, 1972.
Master of Business Administration, Center Oklahoma University, 1976. Master of Science, National Defense University, 1996.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army Reserve, 1964, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, retired, 1992. Deputy director acquisition education, training and development Office of Secretary of Defense, Washington, 1990-1991. Assistant deputy director acquisition career management Office of Assistant Secretary of Army, 1991-1995.
Research fellow Industrial College of Armed Forces, 1995-1996. Acquisition reform specialist Office of Assistant Secretary of Army, 1996-1997, director contracting career program, 1997-1999, director procurement policy and acquisition reform, from 1999. Senior executive fellow John F. Kennedy School Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1993.
Member American Political Science Association (congressional fellow 1988-1989), National Contract Management Association, American History Association, Army Acquisition Corps, Reserve Officers Association, University Virginia Alumni Association (life member).
Married Farideh Edgar, October 29, 1970. Children: James Herbert III, Joy M. V.