Background
Karcher, James Norman was born on June 2, 1947 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Oliver William and Ann Jane (James) Karcher.
Karcher, James Norman was born on June 2, 1947 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Oliver William and Ann Jane (James) Karcher.
Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Data Processing, Mississippi State University, 1969; Master of Science in Systems Management, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1989.
Commissioned, United States Navy, 1969; advanced through grades to commander, United States Navy naval aviator, United States Navy, 1969-1991; retired, United States Navy, 1991; fire marshal, United States Coast Guard, Washington, since 1992. Chief, board directors Greater Springfield (Virginia) Volunteer Fire Department, since 1991.
Member National Rifle Association, International Association Fire Chiefs, International Society Fire Service Instructors, United States Navy and Marine Corps Fire Protection Association, United States Navy Memorial Foundation, Soaring Society of America, Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Trout Unlimited.
Married Barbara Ann Talley, May 25, 1985. 1 child, Samantha Talley Levin.