Background
Chandler, James Thomas was born on June 22, 1934 in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Son of Albert Max and Marian (Thomson) Chandler.
Chandler, James Thomas was born on June 22, 1934 in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Son of Albert Max and Marian (Thomson) Chandler.
Bachelor, Wayne University, 1958. Master of Arts, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, Holy Cross College, 1972.
Staff clinical psychologist Plymouth State Home and Training School, Northville, Michigan, 1965—1966. Director division childhood mental illness and health Michigan Society Mental Health, Lathrop Village, 1966—1968. Psychologist Lincoln Park (Michigan) Public Schools, 1968—1969.
Chief psychologist Kent Oaks Hospital and Clinic, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1969—1971. Program coord, evaluator Kent County (Michigan) Community Mental Health Services Board, 1971—1972. Adolescent care director Villa Maria, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1972—1975.
School psychologist, guidance officer Catholic Central High School, 1976—1977. Police psychologist Law Enforcement Clarification Center, Western Mich, 1977—1979. Chief psychologist Illinois Department Law Enforcement, Springfield, since 1981.
Consultant to numerous agencies, since 1962. Chairman Michigan Youth Services Information Systems, Statewide Application Advisory Group, 1974—1975. With United States Naval Reserve, 1956-1960.
Fellow: American Academy Crisis Interveners. Member: American Business Clubs, Retired Officers Association, Reserve Officers Association, Naval Reserve Association, International Association Chiefs Police, American Association Counseling and Development.
Married Kay Kirby, May 11, 1957. Children: Lynn, Mark, Lisa, Eric.