Background
Hairston,, James Joseph was born on September 30, 1937 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of James Joseph and Elsie (Verlie) Hairston.
Hairston,, James Joseph was born on September 30, 1937 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of James Joseph and Elsie (Verlie) Hairston.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Jacksonville University, 1962. Master of Science in Safety, University Southern California, 1977.
Marine electrician Merrell Stevens Shipyard, Jacksonville, Florida, 1957-1962. Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1962, advanced through grades to captain, 1966, served radar navigator bombardier, retired, 1978. System safety/reliabiligy engineer Boeing Aerospace Company, Houston, 1978-1984.
Principal engineer Boeing Military Airplane Company, Seatlle, since 1984. Instructor, consultant in field.
Cubscout master Boy Scouts American, Sacramento, 1976. Teacher Southern Baptist Church, 1966-1976. Member American Society Safety Engineers, System Safety Society.
Married Carole Kaye Acker, June 1, 1963. Children: James Joseph, Christopher M., Leah Kaye.