Background
Rand, James Leland was born on December 23, 1935 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of George Leland and Barbara Elizabeth (Meyer) Rand.
Rand, James Leland was born on December 23, 1935 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of George Leland and Barbara Elizabeth (Meyer) Rand.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, University Maryland, 1961. Master of Science in Aero Engineering, University Maryland, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, University Maryland, 1967.
Research engineer, United States Naval Ordnance Laboratory, White Oak, Maryland., 1961-1968; professor aerospace engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1968-1978; member of faculty, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1978-1983; manager dynamic analysis, Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, 1978-1983; president, chief Executive officer, Winzen International Inc., San Antonio, since 1983. Advisory and consultant in field.
Chairman, Brazos Valley Science and Engineering Fair, College Station, 1976-1978. Board directors Leon Springs Volunteer Fire Department, Texas, 1988-1989. Airman 1st class United States Air Force, 1954-1958, Korea.
Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Member National Society of Professional Engineers, Society Plastics Industry, American Society Mechanics, San Antonio Chamber of C.
Married Patricia C. Booker, May 15, 1974. Children: Patricia, Michael, Theresa, Mary Eileen, Christopher, Elizabeth.