Background
Novak, James Michael was born on September 1, 1944 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Michael and Mildred Mary Novak.
Novak, James Michael was born on September 1, 1944 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Michael and Mildred Mary Novak.
Bachelor of Science in Aero. and Astronautical Engineering with highest honors, University of Illinois, 1968; Microsoft Security Essentials, University of Michigan, 1969; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1974.
Research engineer aerophysics department Conductron Corporation division, McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft Company, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1969-1970; principal staff engineer research staff, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, since 1973.
Active community youth sports activities. Member Society Automotive Engineers (Architecture T. Colwell Merit award 1978), Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Gamma Tau.
Married Carmen Kosich, August 1, 1964. Children– Eric James, Mark Edward, Leah Violet.