James Newman Wilson

Background

Wilson, James Newman was born on August 28, 1927 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Jack Alexander and Irene (Newman) Wilson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of California, Berkeley, 1951; Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1952.

Career

With, California Institute Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, 1952-1989; assistant spacecraft system manager, Mariner Venus Mercury 1973 Project, 1969-1974; project manager, California Institute Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, 1985-1989.

Achievements

• James Newman Wilson has been listed as a noteworthy laboratory executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Ednl. officer United States Power Squadron, Pasadena, 1982-1984. With United States Army, 1945-1946. Member Los Angeles Yacht Club.

Interests

• Avocations: classical guitarist, yachtsman.

Connections

Married Alice Ann Gorcie, September 19, 1954 (divorced July 1979). Children: Patricia Ann Brugman, Martin James. Married Sibyl Winslow-Bloom, December 14, 1993.

Father:

Jack Alexander Wilson

Mother:

Irene (Newman) Wilson

Spouse:

Alice Ann Gorcie

Spouse:

Sibyl Winslow-Bloom

child:

Martin James Wilson

child:

Patricia Ann Brugman Wilson