James Richard Compton

Background

Compton, James Richard was born on April 22, 1932 in Lipan, Texas, United States. Son of Ira and Josie Pearl (Allison) Compton.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1953; Master in Public Administration, University of Oklahoma, 1976.

Career

Reporter, editor, Avalanche - Journal, Lubbock, Texas, 1953-1955; public relations director, Santa Gertrudis Association, Kingsville, Texas, 1955-1961; associate Public, Letz Public Company, Fort Worth, 1961-1963; head, cmms. gp., Grumman Aerospace Research and Development, Bethpage, New York head, operations, Grumman Aerospace Research and Development, Bethpage, New York, 1978-1983; director communications, S.W. Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, since 1983.

Achievements

• James Richard Compton has been listed as a noteworthy Communications director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Colonel United States Army, 1973-1978. Member Public Rels. Society American (chapter president 1986-1987), National Civil Affairs Association (president 1986), Reserve Officers Association, Association United States Army.

Interests

• Avocation: golf.

Connections

Married Verna Lee Stephens, Jan 21, 1955 (divorced February 1973). Children: Kimberly, Kerry, Stephen. Married Valda Gaylene Oberman, February 1, 1975.

Children: Michael, Julie.

Father:

Ira Compton

Mother:

Josie Pearl (Allison) Compton

Spouse:

Valda Gaylene Oberman

Spouse:

Verna Lee Stephens

child:

Stephen Compton

child:

Kimberly Compton

child:

Michael Compton

child:

Kerry Compton

child:

Julie Compton