Background
Harz, James Lyons von was born on February 9, 1915 in Palatine, Illinois, United States. Son of Benjamin Carl and Honore Regina (Lyons) von Harz.
Harz, James Lyons von was born on February 9, 1915 in Palatine, Illinois, United States. Son of Benjamin Carl and Honore Regina (Lyons) von Harz.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1938.
Executive vice president, Oak Manufacturing Company, Crystal Lake, Illinois, 1941-1962; vice president, Waller Corporation, Crystal Lake, 1962-1963; general manager, International Resistor Corporation-TRW, Burlington, Iowa., 1963-1968; group executive vice president, Transitron Electronic Corporation, Wakefield, Massachusetts, 1968-1971; president, ITT Cannon Electric, Santa Ana, California, 1971-1975; vice president, ITT group general manager, ITT Components Group-North America ITT Cannon Electric, Fountain Valley, California, 1974-1983; vice president, executive representative, ITT Corporation, New York City, 1983-1985; consultant, ITT Corporation, since 1984. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer ATI Corporation, Laguna Miguel, California.
Member American Electronics Association (chairman Orange County council 1973), National Alliance Business (chairman region IX 1973-1976), Winter Convention Aerospace and Electronic Systems (general chairman 1976), Chamber of Commerce Clubs: Balboa Bay, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus.
Married Mary Jane Patterson, October 31, 1938. Children: John T., Patricia Christine, Rosanne D., Mary Jane, Kathleen Ann, Sheila Marie.