James Herbert Walker

Background

Walker, James Herbert was born on March 9, 1890 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Herbert Campbell and Leila Ellen (Carter) Walker.

Education

Student Detroit University School, 1902-1907. Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1911, Mechanical Engineering, 1937.

Career

Entire career with The Detroit Edison Company and predecessor companies, in charge of district heating, 1918-1945 also various engineering and administrative assignments. Assistant to general manager, 1943-1945, since 1945.

Achievements

• James Herbert Walker has been listed as a noteworthy business executive. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Mechanics Engineers, American Society Heating and Ventilating Engineers, Institution of Heating and Ventilating Engineers (British), National District Heating Association (past president, honorary. Member), Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi.

Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic.

Connections

Married Gertrude Morley, April. Children: James Herbert, Morley.

Father:

Herbert Campbell Walker

Mother:

Leila Ellen (Carter) Walker

Spouse:

Gertrude Morley

child:

James Herbert Walker

child:

Morley Walker