James Mastin Ridgway

Background

Ridgway, James Mastin was born on March 14, 1917 in Sedalia, Missouri, United States. Son of Amelius Biddle and Maude Anna (Brandt) Ridgway.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, University Missouri, 1939. Master of Arts, University Missouri, 1940. Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1953.

Career

Teacher High Schools, Missouri, Kansas, 1940-1944, principal Butler, Missouri, 1944-1945. Instructor Southwest & Central Missouri State University, Springfield, Warrensburg, 1945-1947. Chairman department education Carroll College, Waukesha, Wisconsin, 1949-1955.

Instructor department head National Civil Defense College, Battle Creek, Michigan, 1955-1962, director, 1958-1962. Deputy assistant director training & education Office Civil Defense, Defense Civil Preparedness Agency, Washington, 1963-1973. Education advisor DCPA/Department Of Defense and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 1973—1980.

Consultant in field.

Achievements

• James Mastin Ridgway has been listed as a noteworthy government agency administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Strategic Defense Association, International Association Emergency Managers, American Civil Defense Association, Heritage Foundation.

Interests

• Stamp collecting/philately.

Connections

Married Lillian Belle Shaneyfelt, May 25, 1941. Children: Duressa, Richard (deceased), Cheryl.

Father:

Amelius Biddle Ridgway

Mother:

Maude Anna (Brandt) Ridgway

Spouse:

Lillian Belle Shaneyfelt

child:

Richard Ridgway (deceased)

child:

Duressa Ridgway

child:

Cheryl Ridgway