James Robert Benson

Background

Benson, James Robert was born on October 5, 1942 in Newark. Son of James W. and Juanita E. (Webb) Benson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1964; Master of Arts, Dartmouth College, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1974.

Career

President, Dionex Chemical Corporation, Sunnyvale, California, 1969-1979; president, Chief Executive Officer, Interaction Chemicals Inc., Mountain View, California, 1979-1990; president, Sunstorm Research Corporation, Los Gatos, California, since 1991; chairman, Biopore Corporation, Los Gatos, California, since 1993.

Achievements

• James Robert Benson has been listed as a noteworthy Technology company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society, American Society Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, running, windsurfing, hiking.

Connections

Married Paula Mychack, October 13, 1984 (divorced May 1991). Children: Ashley, Calvin.

Father:

James W. Benson

Mother:

Juanita E. (Webb) Benson

Spouse:

Paula Mychack

child:

Ashley Benson

child:

Calvin Benson