Background
Tarpley, James Merrell was born on August 23, 1934 in Leonard, Texas, United States. Son of Claude Alvin and Willa (Mae) Tarpley.
Tarpley, James Merrell was born on August 23, 1934 in Leonard, Texas, United States. Son of Claude Alvin and Willa (Mae) Tarpley.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with honors, Southern Methodist University, 1963.
Electrical engineer, Community Public Service Company (now named Texas-New Mexico Power Company), Pecos, Texas, 1963-1965; superintendent electrical division, New Mexico Power Company, Clifton, Texas, 1965-1970; superintendent of district, New Mexico Power Company, Fort Worth, 1970-1974; manager contracts and regulations, New Mexico Power Company, Fort Worth, 1974-1986; vice president contracts and regulations, New Mexico Power Company, Fort Worth, 1986-1987; president, chief Executive officer, New Mexico Power Company, Fort Worth, since 1987; also board directors, New Mexico Power Company, Fort Worth. Board directors Bayport Cogeneration, TNP Operating Company, TNPE, Fort Worth. Engineering consultant various firms throughout Texas.
Chairman Heart of Texas drive Boy Scouts American, Clifton, 1972-1973. Chairman board directors Methodist Church Clifton, 1971-1974. Board directors Lake Whitney (Texas) Association, 1973, Agri-Business program Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, 1976-1978.
Served with United States Navy, 1952-1954. Member National Society of Professional Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Texas Society Professional Engineers, Sigma Tau, Eta Kappa Nu, Junior Chamber of Commerce (president Clifton chapter 1973-1974). Clubs: Ridglea, Fort Worth, Petroleum.
Married Suzanne Wright, June 30, 1956. Children: Jimmy Claude, Sheri Broadway.