James Richard Mortensen

Background

Mortensen, James Richard was born on February 15, 1933 in Colonel Juarez, Mexico. Arrived in United States, 1936. Son of Jesse William and Maria Clara (Aldaz) Mortensen.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Utah, 1959.

Career

Field engineer, area supervisor Hughes Aircraft Company, Los Angeles, 1959—1966, senior staff engr, 1966—1968, group head design requirements Canoga Park, California, 1968—1970. Instructor, training coordinator Litton APD, Woodland Hills, 1970—1977. Manager training technical, skills, management Litton G&CS, since 1978.

Member industry continuing educational advisory council University Southern California. Member computer technical advisory council Pierce College. With United States Air Force, 1951-1955.

Achievements

• James Richard Mortensen has been listed as a noteworthy electrical engineer, manager by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • An Introduction to OMEGA - A Worldwide Navigation System

Membership

Member advisory council Los Angeles Regional Occupational Center High councilor Latter-Day Saints Church, bishop's councilor, 1974—1978, education councilor, coordinator. Scoutmaster, explorer leader, committee chairman, member district committee Boy Scouts America, 1960—1980. Member of American Society Training and Development.

Connections

Married Jonita Bernards Mortensen, May 13, 1954. Children: Jean, Deborah, Kathilee, James Rochelle, Jon, Lea, Carrie.

Father:

Jesse William Mortensen

Mother:

Maria Clara (Aldaz) Mortensen

Spouse:

Jonita Bernards Mortensen

child:

Jean Mortensen

child:

Lea Mortensen

child:

Jon Mortensen

child:

Carrie Mortensen

child:

James Rochelle Mortensen

child:

Kathilee Mortensen

child:

Deborah Mortensen