Background
Cooper, James Ralph was born on May 23, 1943 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States. Son of Earl Ralph and Henrietta Kathryn (Sebolt) Cooper.
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James Ralph Cooper
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Bachelor of Science in applied biology, Ferris State College, 1974; Bachelor of Science in vocational education, Ferris State College, 1987; Master of Public Administration, Golden Gate U., 1983; DEd in higher education administration, U. Florida, 1997; graduate, Community College Business Officers Academy, 1996.
Career
Draftsman, Dresser Industries, Muskegon, Michigan, 1966-1970; senior engineer, public, Dresser Industries, 1974-1976; reliability engineer, NWL Controls, Kalamazoo, 1976-1978; senior publications manager, Teledyne Camera Sys., Arcadia, California, 1978-1979; senior research engineer, General dynamics corporation, San Diego, 1979-1981; senior staff engineer, administration staff assistant, Martin Marietta Corporation, Denver, 1981-1998; associate executive director, Cmty. College Business Officers, Gainesville, Florida, 1995-1998; department head, teacher, Antelope Valley Christian Schools, Lancaster, California, since 1998. Consultant engineer United States Government Kalamazoo, 1975-1976, Rancho Cucamonga, California, 1984.
Achievements
Membership
Volunteer probation officer Probate Court, Traverse City, Michigan 1989-1995. With United States Army, 1960-1961, 71. Member Cmty. College Business Officers, American Association Cmty.
Colls. (county of chairs).
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Connections
Married Mary Lu Geiger Marony, January 13, 1962 (divorced 1964). 1 child, Kenneth James. Married Kathleen Starr Walsh, October 22, 1964.
Children: Peter, Kevin Shawn, Rhonda Reneé.
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Religion
Lutheran -
Political Party
Republican