Background
Nunn, James Ross was born on August 21, 1940 in Clayton, New Mexico, United States. Son of James Arthur and Emma Thelma (Morrison) Nunn.
Nunn, James Ross was born on August 21, 1940 in Clayton, New Mexico, United States. Son of James Arthur and Emma Thelma (Morrison) Nunn.
Bachelor of Science in Math & Physics, W. Texas State University, 1962. Master of Science in Engineering Physics, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1971.
Commissioned 2lt throu OTS, United States Air Force, 1963; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Air Force, 1985; program manager munitions SPO, United States Air Force, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, 1979-1983; program director AGM-130/GBU-15, United States Air Force, Eglin Air Force Base, 1983-1984; director engine test, Arnold Engineering Development Center, Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, 1984-1986; commander, United States Air Force Rocket Propulsion/Astronautics Laboratory, Edwards Air Force Base, 1986-1989; retired, United States Air Force, 1989; vice president, general manager, Sverdrup Technology, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, 1989-1995; retired, 1995.
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (senior, charter chairman), DAV, Air Force Association.
Married Nina Yvonne Kenney, November 22, 1961. Children: Stephanie, Shawn.