Background
McKarns, James Stephen was born on June 25, 1938 in Bryan, Ohio, United States. Son of James Russell and Florence Bernice (Werder) McKarns.
McKarns, James Stephen was born on June 25, 1938 in Bryan, Ohio, United States. Son of James Russell and Florence Bernice (Werder) McKarns.
BME, Ohio State University, 1961; Master of Science in Engineering, Harvard University, 1963.
Mechanic engineer, Texaco Research Center, Beacon, New York, 1961-1962; industrial hygienist, Exxon Research & Engineering Company, Linden, New Jersey, 1963-1965; industrial hygienist, Reynolds Elec. and Engineering Company, Mercury, Nevada, 1965-1966; bioenviron. specialist, General Dynamics/Convair Aerospace, Fort Worth, 1966-1972; industrial hygiene engineer, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, San Francisco, 1972-1981; industrial hygienist, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Francisco, 1981-1989; safety and environmental specialist, Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, Sunnyvale, California, since 1989.
Member American Industrial Hygiene Association, Society Automotive Engineers, American Nuclear Society, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Mensa, Rolls-Royce Owners Club (regional board directors 1988-1990), Bentley Drivers Club, Mercedes-Benz Club American, Mid-Peninsula Old Time Auto cLUB (TREAS. 1988-1993).