James Samuel Burton

Background

Burton, James Samuel was born on August 1, 1936 in Richmond, Kentucky, United States. Son of Albert and Callie (Brooks) Burton.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Chemisty, Berea College, 1958; Master of Science in Physical Chemistry, Howard U., 1962; Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Chemistry, Howard U., 1964.

Career

Director, District of Columbia Water Resources Center, Washington, 1974-1975; assistant director research, Office of Water Research and Technology, Washington, 1975-1979; acting director, Office of Water Research and Technology, Washington, 1977; staff assistant, Department Interior, Washington, 1979-1981; special assistant research program, Bureau Reclamation, Washington, 1981-1983; special assistant water research program, Office of Water Policy, Washington, 1983; special assistant water research program, United States Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia, 1983-1985; member water research program management staff, United States Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia, 1985-1989; chief National Water Data Exch., United States Geological Survey, Reston, since 1989. Lecturer chemistry Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, 1971-1972, George Mason U., Fairfax U., 1987-1988.

Achievements

• James Samuel Burton has been listed as a noteworthy Physical chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society for Testing and Materials, American Chemical Society, American Water Resources Association, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: singing, martial arts.

Connections

Married Ophelia L. Weaver, July 16, 1959. 1 child, Traci Michele.

Father:

Albert Burton

Mother:

Callie (Brooks) Burton

Spouse:

Ophelia L. Weaver

child:

Traci Michele Burton