Background
Adams, James Mills was born on August 4, 1936 in Sioux Falls, South Dakot.
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James Mills Adams
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Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, South Dakot School Mines and Technology, 1958; Master of Science in Engineering, University Washington, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Nuclear Engineering, University Washington, 1962.
Career
Senior engineering specialist aerophysics research, Aerojet-General Corporation, Sacramento, 1962-1968;
senior spectroscopist, Hoffmann La Roche, Inc., Nutley, New Jersey, 1968-1970;
senior scientist applied science department, Hoffmann La Roche, Inc., Nutley, New Jersey, 1970-1973;
manager CVA engineering, Hoffmann La Roche, Inc., Nutley, New Jersey, 1974-1976;
plant manager aroma chemical plant, Haarmann and Reimer Corporation, Springfield, New Jersey, 1976-1979;
vice president, general manager aroma chemical division, Haarmann and Reimer Corporation, Springfield, New Jersey, 1978-1985;
executive vice president, Haarmann and Reimer Corporation, Springfield, New Jersey, 1979-1980;
president, Haarmann and Reimer Corporation, Springfield, New Jersey, 1980-1996;
Chief Executive Officer, Haarmann and Reimer Corporation, Springfield, New Jersey, 1985-1996;
retired. Advisory board Cook College, Rutgers University, 1985-1992. Corporation vice president Miles, Inc., 1989-1991.
Chairman, Board Of Directors Creations Aromatiques, Inc., 1990-1996. Board dirs.Florasynth, Inc., 1995-1996.
Achievements
Membership
Member Charleston County Aviation Commission, 1978-1979. International advisory coun.Monell Center, 1990-1997. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Physical Society, American Management Association, Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (Board of Governors 1985-1994, vice president, secretary 1989-1990, president elect 1990, pres.1992-1993), Fragrance Materials Association (board directors 1985-1996, president 1988-1992), Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (Chairman, Board Of Directors 1984-1989, vice chairman 1989-1990), Cosmetic, Toiletries and Fragrance Association (board dirs.1994-1998), International Fragrance Association (board directors 1990-1998, president 1996-1998), New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, President Association, Optimists Club (president Watchung chapter 1984-1985), Sigma Xi (president Roche Research Club 1973-1974).
Connections
M. Sherrell D.; 2 children.
