Background
Bakken, James Kendall was born on April 17, 1924 in Mount Horeb., Wisconsin, United States. Son of Raymond and Marion (Earle) Bakken.
Bakken, James Kendall was born on April 17, 1924 in Mount Horeb., Wisconsin, United States. Son of Raymond and Marion (Earle) Bakken.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Wisconsin, 1945. Master of Science in Industrial Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1963.
General manager metal stamping Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1970-1973, general manager electrical and electronic division, 1973-1977, vice president worldwide tractor operations, 1977-1978, vice president body and assembly, 1978-1980, vice president operations staff, 1980-1987, vice president corporation quality and engring services, since 1987. Director Robotics Institute American, since 1983, Metropolitan Center for High Technology, Detroit, since 1983. Member advisory board Institute for Quality and Productivity, University Tennessee, Knoxville, since 1982.
Board directors Young Men’s Christian Association, Dearborn, 1972. Member teaching staff Guardian Lutheran Church, 1958-1983. Member Society Automotive Engineers Clubs: Renaissance (Detroit).
Fairlane (Dearborn).
Married Jeanne DeBernard, January 26, 1946. Children: Claudia, James Kendall, David, Jennifer, Mary Ellen.