James Roy Gifford

Background

Gifford, James Roy was born on May 23, 1945 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States. Son of Theron Fairweather and Margaret (Grierson) Gifford.

Education

Bachelor, Dartmouth College, 1967; Master of Science, U. Southern California, 1976.

Career

Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1967; advanced through grades to Lieutenant, United States Navy, 1970; resigned, United States Navy, 1975; consultant, Advanced Logistics Management, San Diego, 1975-1976; analyst, Cubic Corporation, San Diego, 1976-1977; logistics analyst aircraft division, Northrop Corporation, Hawthorne, California, 1977-1980; deputy manager Logistics B2 program, Northrop Corporation, Pico Rivera, California, 1980-1988; F-23 logistics manager, Northrop Corporation, Hawthorne, since 1988.

Achievements

• James Roy Gifford has been listed as a noteworthy Manufacturing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of the United States Naval Institute, Society Logistics Engineers, Tailhook Association, Smithsonian Institute, Northrop Management Club.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, growing roses, woodworking.

Connections

Married Ellen D. Richardson, December 14, 1973 (divorced December 1982). Married Rebecca Joanne Jensen, January 18, 1986.

Father:

Theron Fairweather Gifford

Mother:

Margaret (Grierson) Gifford

Spouse:

Rebecca Joanne Jensen

Spouse:

Ellen D. Richardson