Background
Lewis, James Pettis was born on April 21, 1933 in Omaha. Son of Ernest Verdon and Dorothy Jane (Fawthrop) Lewis.
Lewis, James Pettis was born on April 21, 1933 in Omaha. Son of Ernest Verdon and Dorothy Jane (Fawthrop) Lewis.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 1955.
District engineer, Richfield Oil Corporation, Los Angeles, 1955-1962; assistant chief engineer, Cosmodyne Corporation, Torrance, California, 1962-1969; technical director, Distrigas Corporation, Boston, 1969-1972; project manager, Transco Energy Company, Houston, 1972-1978; president, Project Technology Liaison Associations, Spring, Texas, since 1978.
Member American Institute of Electrical Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society Automotive Engineers, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Seismological Society, National Fire Protection Association, New York Academy of Sciences, Major Industrial Accident Council Canada.
Married Roberta Ann Morse, June 19, 1958 (divorced 1985). Children: Margo Alison, Sterling Fawthrop, Cameron Ralston, Justin Wallace. Married Peggy Jo Freed, April 20, 1985.