Background
Ayers, James Lee was born on May 28, 1919 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of I. Edwin and Anna May (Houck) Ayers.
Ayers, James Lee was born on May 28, 1919 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of I. Edwin and Anna May (Houck) Ayers.
Higher Bachelor of Technology Science with 1st class honors in Electrical Engineering, Manchester University, England, 1950. Also associate, Manchester College of Technology, England, 1950, 1950. Postgraduate, Imperial College, London, 1952.
Postgraduate, University of California at Los Angeles, 1961.
With Lockheed Overseas Corporation, Langford Lodge Base, Northern Ireland, 1942-1944; research laboratories, General Electric Company Ltd., Stanmore, Middlesex., England, 1950-1956; head advanced development electronic systems, Convair, San Diego, 1956-1959; chief engineer electronics, Lear, Inc., Santa Monica, California, 1959-1963; space systems design, planning and management positions, Hughes Aircraft Company, Los Angeles, 1963-1976; manager advanced program operations, Space and Communications Group, 1967-1976; manager advanced proposals, Electro Optical and Data Systems Group, 1976-1984; director, Laser Technology, Inc., North Hollywood, California vice president, Laser Technology, Inc., North Hollywood, California, 1964; vice president, Total Business Cons., Oceanside, California, 1983-1986. Management and cost analysis consultant.
President Malibu Freeway Committee, California, 1962-1966, North County Concert Association, Oceanside, 1989-1991. Member Malibu Community Coordinator Committee, 1970-1979. Director Eastern Malibu precinct Malibu Township Council, 1970-1977, treasurer council, 1973-1975.
Board directors Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation, 1989-1992. With Signal Corps, United States Army Air Force, 1944-1946. Fellow Institution Electrical Engineers, England.
Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Manchester Technology Association (life), North County Concert Association (president 1989-1991), University of California at Los Angeles Alumni Association (life), Big Rock Association Malibu (president 1962-1963, 70-72), Ocean Hills Country Club (board directors, vice president 1984-1986).
Married Rennie Kay, December 20, 1943. 1 child, Avril Rennie.