Background
Nichols, James Richard was born on June 29, 1923 in Amarillo, Texas, United States. Son of Marvin Curtis and Ethel (Nichols) Nichols.
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James Richard Nichols
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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1949. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1950. DHum (honorary), Texas Wesleyan University, 1990.
Career
Partner, Freese & Nichols, Inc., Cons. Engineers, Fort Worth, 1950-1976;
president, Freese & Nichols, Inc., Cons. Engineers, 1977-1988;
chairman, Freese & Nichols, Inc., Cons.
Engineers, since 1988. Board directors Cornerstone Investment Group, Kentex Sales, Inc.
Achievements
Politics
Church should build bridges with political institutions through organizing ecumenical delegations to the party conferences.
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Every Church member should be trusted with responsibilities. In building the local Methodist groups or 'societies', they should be trained to maintain the meetings and give pastoral care and challenge to the members.
Membership
Former chairman Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau, Baylor All Saints Hospital. Board directors Public Communications Foundation North Texas, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical Research Foundation, Texas Wesleyan University. Co-chairman Metroplex Mission with Billy Graham.
Fellow: American Consultant Engineers Council. Member: National Society of Professional Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers (honorary), Texas Water Conservation Association, Fort Worth C. of Chamber (board directors, advisory council, former chairman), Rotary, Fort Worth Club, Exchange Club.
Connections
Married Billie Louise Smith, December 24, 1944. Children: Judith Ann, James Richard Junior, John M.
