James J. Shepard

Background

Shepard, James J. was born on July 11, 1931 in Clinchport, Virginia, United States. Son of James Henry and Lucy Ruby (Starnes) Shepard.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1952. Master of Business Administration, Wharton School, University Pennsylvania, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, St. Louis University, 1964.

Career

Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1952, advanced through grades to colonel, 1968, retired, 1978. Managing director Transportation Safety Board, Washington, 1978-1980. Executive director Federal Labor Relations Authority, 1980-1984.

Director operations Office of Naval Research, since 1984.

Achievements

• James J. Shepard has been listed as a noteworthy government official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute Industrial Engineers, Society Engineering Management.

Connections

Married Ella Mae Ervin, March 21, 1954. 1 child, Karen Yvonne.

Father:

James Henry Shepard

Mother:

Lucy Ruby (Starnes) Shepard

Spouse:

Ella Mae Ervin

child:

Karen Yvonne Shepard