James Robert Whitten

Background

Whitten, James Robert was born on December 12, 1927 in Bartow, Florida, United States. Son of Edward Earl and Donna (Crews) Whitten.

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, University Florida, 1951. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Renselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1955.

Career

Various positions, General Electric Company, Corporation Research and Development division, Schenectady, New York, 1951-1980; liaison scientist, General Electric Company, Corporation Research and Development division, Schenectady, New York, 1980-1982; manager planning and resources, General Electric Company, Corporation Research and Development division, Schenectady, New York, 1982-1984; manager design engineering program, General Electric Company, Corporation Research and Development division, Schenectady, New York, 1984-1989; electrical engineer, General Electric Company, Corporation Research and Development division, Schenectady, New York, 1989-1990; consultant, Barnew Enterprises, Scotia, New York, 1990-1993. Presented numerous papers and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers proceedings, 1965-1972.

Achievements

• James Robert Whitten has been listed as a noteworthy Electrical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Mary Jane Poorbaugh, June 2, 1950. Children: Deborah L., Cynthia J., David A., Thomas A.

Father:

Edward Earl Whitten

Mother:

Donna (Crews) Whitten

Spouse:

Mary Jane Poorbaugh

child:

Deborah L. Whitten

child:

Cynthia J. Whitten

child:

David A. Whitten

child:

Thomas A. Whitten