Background
Edwards, James Kennedy was born on September 6, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Nathan Kennedy and Margaret J. (Andersen) Edwards.
Edwards, James Kennedy was born on September 6, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Nathan Kennedy and Margaret J. (Andersen) Edwards.
Associate of Arts, El Camino Junior College, Torrance, California, 1972. Bachelor of Science in General Engineering with high honors, California State University at Los Angeles, 1974. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, California State University, 1975.
Postgraduate, California State University, 1976.
Private practice engineering, consultant, Los Angeles, 1965-1974;
fire protection engineer, Los Angeles City Fire Prevention Bureau, 1974-1976;
safety/fire prevention engineer, United States Department Defense Naval Facilities Engineering Command, San Bruno, California, 1976-1979;
safety specialist, United States Department Energy Strategic Petroleum Reserve, New Orleans, 1979-1982;
safety/fire protection engineer, Department Energy Strategic Petroleum Reserve, New Orleans, 1982-1991;
director environment, safety and health, Department Energy Strategic Petroleum Reserve, New Orleans, 1984;
fire protection engineer, City and Federal Government, California and Louisiana, 1974-1991;
director quality assurance, City and Federal Government, California and Louisiana, since 1991. Petroleum quality assurance and fire protection expert, since 1977. Profl.engr. Board Consumer Affairs, Sacramento, since 1975.
Consultant, California, 1965-1974.
Host parent for exchange students, Kenner, Louisiana, 1981, 86. Fosterparent, California, Louisiana, since 1974. Member American Society Quality Control, American Petroleum Institute (speaker 1986), National Fire Protection Association, Society Fire Protection Engineers Clubs: Italian American Marching, Downtown Irish (New Orleans).
Lodges: Krewe of Zeus (duke 1986-1987), Endymion.
Married Barbara Ann Burgess (divorced 1970). Children: David Warren, Daniel Allen. Married Reta Merle Epkes, August 19, 1972.
1 child, Cathy Ann Jew.