Background
Carr, James Kennedy was born on January 15, 1914 in Redding, California, United States. Son of Francis and Mary (Kennedy) Carr.
Carr, James Kennedy was born on January 15, 1914 in Redding, California, United States. Son of Francis and Mary (Kennedy) Carr.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Santa Clara (California), 1934, Doctor of Engineering (honorary), 1968.
Engineer with World Pet Association, geological surveyor Department Interior, Shasta County (California) Surveyor’ General’ General’ s Office, city engineer’s office, Redding, 1934-1936. With Bureau Reclamation, Department Interior, 1936-1951, planning, construction and operations director Shasta Dam, 1936-1940, Keswick Dam, 1945-1951, Orland Project, 1945-1951, director studies Trinity and Feather River projects, 1945-1951, district manager all activities in California north of Sacramento, 1946-1951. Engineering consultant committee interior and insular affairs United States House of Representatives, 1951-1953.
Assistant general manager Sacramento Municipal Utility District, 1953-1961.
Under secretary Department Interior, Washington, 1961-1964. General manager public utilities City-County of San Francisco, 1964-1970.
Director San Francisco International Airport, 1970-1973. Director aviation County of Sacramento, 1973-1976.
Construction engineering, Sacramento, 1976-1980.
Chairman California Water Commission, 1959-1961. Board regents U. Santa Clara, 1959-1965. Registered profile engineer, California, District of Columbia.
Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers (Civil Government award 1964). Member Sacramento Chamber of Commerce, Airport Operators International (president 1973), Tau Beta Pi. Clubs: Rotary, Knights of Columbus.
Married Katherine Kergan, October 14, 1939. Children: Mary (Mistress William Chapman), Ann (Mistress Gene Dallosto), Susan (Mistress Michael Taylor), Margaret (Mistress Dino Boito).