Background
Lucas, James Roberts was born on December 27, 1942 in Baltimore. Son of James R. and Phyllis G. (Driver) Lucas.
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James Roberts Lucas
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James Roberts Lucas, American manufacturing company executive, consultant. Recipient American Society of Mechanical Engineers papers prize, 1965. Advisor American Society of Mechanical Engineers science fair, Indianapolis, 1967-1969. Member Association United States Army, American Defense Preparedness Association (board directors 1987-1989, Firepower award 1988), Field Artillery Association, Ordnance Association.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University, 1965. Master of Business Administration, Butler University, 1972. Certified, Harvard Business School, 1985.
Certified, Northwestern University, 1986.
Career
Engineer, progressive manager, Allison division General Motors Corporation, Indianapolis, 1965-1970; progressive manager, senior engineer Detroit Diesel, Allison division General Motors Corporation, Indianapolis, 1970-1978; manager government sales Detroit Diesel, Allison division, General Motors Corporation, Indianapolis, 1978-1986; vice president, Bowen McLaughlin York division Harsco Corporation, York, Pennsylvania, 1986-1989; executive program manager, John Deere & Company, Wood Ridge, New Jersey, 1989-1990; executive director, Cummins Engine Company, Inc., since 1990. Board directors, treasurer Woodland Springs Corporation, Carmel, Indiana, 1978-1980. Consultant McMahon & Dee, Atlanta, since 1989.
Achievements
Membership
Advisor American Society of Mechanical Engineers science fair, Indianapolis, 1967-1969. Member Association United States Army, American Defense Preparedness Association (board directors 1987-1989, Firepower award 1988), Field Artillery Association, Ordnance Association.
Interests
Connections
Married Rebecca Beard, June 27, 1965. 1 child, Erika Elizabeth.
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Nationality
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Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Republican