Background
Patterson, James Howard was born on March 15, 1931 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Son of Howard Aiken and Mary Lynn (Trippeer) Patterson.
diversified manufacturing company executive
Patterson, James Howard was born on March 15, 1931 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Son of Howard Aiken and Mary Lynn (Trippeer) Patterson.
Bachelor of Science, University Massachusetts, 1952. Master of Business Administration, Auburn University, Alabama, 1968.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1952, advanced through grades to major general, 1979. Service in Europe, Korea, Vietnam. Director battlefield systems integration Headquarters Material Development and Readiness Command, Alexandria, Virginia, 1979-1980.
Retired, 1980; president, chief operating officer Holder International Industries, Inc., Tampa, Fla. Consultant in field.
Member Armor Association, Association United States Army, Retired Officers Association, Army Aviation Association Clubs: Carrollwood Country.
Married Barbara Stevens, January 10, 1953. Children: Carol Lynn, Linda Karen, Leslie Annual.