Background
Martin, James Hildrith was born on October 11, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Ralph Leman and Mary Ann (Massey) Martin.
Martin, James Hildrith was born on October 11, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Ralph Leman and Mary Ann (Massey) Martin.
Student, Longview Community College, Lees Summit, Missouri, 1972. Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, University Missouri, Rolla, 1975. Master of Science in Management, Naval Postgraduate College, Monterey, California, 1982.
Engine technician Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Corporation, East Hartford, Connecticut, 1973-1974, weight engineer, 1974-1975. Commissioned United States Navy, 1976, advanced through grades to lieutenant Commander, 1983. With material control-aircraft division Fleet Composite Squadron 1, Barbers Point, Hawaii, 1976-1979.
With avionics, quality assurance, material control division Attack Squadron 52, Whidbey Island, Washington, 1979-1981. Maintenance/material control officer, assistant maintenance and senior watch officer Squadron 176, Oceana, Virginia, 1983-1985. Assistant department head and production control officer United States Navy Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department, Patuxent River, Maryland, 1985-1987.
Maintenance engineer, assistant chief of staff Naval Air Test Center, 1987-1989. Senior watch officer, habitability officer, head department Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department, United States Ship Guadalcanal, since 1989.
Vice chairman Stagit County Mountain Search/Rescue, Mount Vernon, Washington, 1980-1981. Volunteer fireman Rio Road Station, Carmel, California, 1982-1983. Youth sponsor United States Navy Chapel, Patuxent River, 1987-1989.
Member Mensa. Clubs: Potomac Appalachian Trail (mountaineering section, since 1986).
Married Linda Lou Crowe, December 1978 (divorced October 1983). Married Christine Mary Sullivan, March 14, 1987.