Background
Lydon, James Martin was born on November 7, 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph Patrick and Winnifred Frances (Duggan) Lydon.
Lydon, James Martin was born on November 7, 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph Patrick and Winnifred Frances (Duggan) Lydon.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1950. Postgraduate in Engineering, Northeastern University, 1958. Power Systems Course, General Electric Company, Schenectady, 1959.
P.MD, Harvard University, 1960.
Vice president public relations Boston Edison Company, 1969-1975, vice president corporation relations, 1975-1978, senior vice president, 1978-1983, executive vice president, from 1983, now retired. Director National Shawmut Bank of Boston. Director, member executive committee American Nuclear Energy Council, Washington, since 1980.
Director Massachusetts Gas & Electric Association, 1972, Electric Institute Boston, 1970.
Board directors, member executive committee Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, Boston Municipal Research Bureau Served to 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1951-1953. Member Public Relations Society of America, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Greater Boston City of C. (director since 1982) Clubs: Back Bay Executives (board governors since 1980), Algonquin, Stadium (president since 1983). Lodges: Moose.
Married Jean Denise Cogger, August 14, 1948. Children: Richard W., Carol Lydon Wagner, James Martin, Joseph T., John D., Ellen M.