Background
III, James Legrand Everett, was born on July 24, 1926 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Son of James LeGrand and Charlotte (Keesler) E.
III, James Legrand Everett, was born on July 24, 1926 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Son of James LeGrand and Charlotte (Keesler) E.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1948. Master of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1949. Master of Science In Industrial Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1959.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Philadelphia College Osteopathic Medicine, 1983.
Instructor mechanic engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1948-1950; instructor civil and mechanic engineering, Drexel Evening College, 1950-1952; head fuel section, Atomic Power Development Associates, 1953-1955; with, Philadelphia Electric Company, 1950-1988; executive vice president, Philadelphia Electric Company, 1968-1971; president, Philadelphia Electric Company, 1971-1982; chairman, chief Executive officer, Philadelphia Electric Company, 1982-1988. Board directors CoreStates Bank, Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company, Tasty Baking Company, Martin Marietta Corporation.
Member executive board Philadelphia council Boy Scouts American Ensign United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Member American Nuclear Society, Franklin Institute, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Society of America Military Engineers, National Academy Engineering, Engineers Club Philadelphia, National Society Professional Engineers, Pennsylvania Society Professional Engineers (Outstanding Engineer in Management award 1983), Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma, Pi Mu Epsilon.
Married Marjorie Miriam Scherf, September 3, 1947. Children: James LeGrand IV, Christopher Glenn, John Keesler.