James Lee Ryans

Background

Ryans, James Lee was born on September 3, 1948 in Kingsport, Tennessee, United States. Son of Homer Lee and Ollie Hazel (Gilliam) Ryans.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, E. Tennessee State, 1973. Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Tennessee, 1973.

Career

Chemical engineer, Eastman Chemical, Kingsport, Tennessee, 1973-1979; chemical engineer Filter Products Division, Eastman Chemical, Kingsport, 1979-1986; senior chemical engineer Cellulose Esters Division, Eastman Chemical, Kingsport, 1986-1989; senior chemical engineer Engineering and Construction Division, Eastman Chemical, Kingsport, since 1989. Consultant American Chemical Society, Washington, 1981-1982, Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, 1982-1983, Center for Professional Advancement, East Brunswick, New Jersey, 1983-1984.

Achievements

• James Lee Ryans has been listed as a noteworthy Chemical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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Membership

Captain United States Army Reserve, 1977-1983. Member American Institute of Electrical Engineers, American Vacuum Society, Civitan International.

Connections

Married Juanella Mae Robinson, March 18, 1968 (divorced June 1977). Children: Karina Joy, Jeffrey Eric.

Father:

Homer Lee Ryans

Mother:

Ollie Hazel (Gilliam) Ryans

Spouse:

Juanella Mae Robinson

child:

Karina Joy Ryans

child:

Jeffrey Eric Ryans