Background
Decker, James Thomas was born on January 16, 1944 in Dayton, Kentucky, United States. Son of Frank and Edith (Mountain) Decker.
Decker, James Thomas was born on January 16, 1944 in Dayton, Kentucky, United States. Son of Frank and Edith (Mountain) Decker.
Associate of Arts, Los Angeles Pierce College, 1970; Bachelor, California State University, Northridge, 1972; Master of Social Work, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1976; Doctor of Philosophy, Pacifica Graduate Institute.
Research assistant, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1974-1976;
assistant professor, San Diego State University, 1976-1978;
director, associate professor, University Texas, El Paso, 1978-1980;
director consultant, Kern View Hospital, Bakersfield, California, 1980-1982;
executive director, J.T. Decker Professional Group, Bakersfield, California, since 1982. Adjunct Professor California State College, Bakersfield, since 1981. School psychotherapist Friends School, Bakersfield, since 1983.
Nursing management consultant Memorial Hospital, Bakersfield, since 1983. Out placement consultant Tosco Inc., Bakersfield, since 1983. Employee assistant coordinator various organizations, Bakersfield, since 1982.
Board directors Consumer Credit Counselors, Bakersfield, since 1982. Chairman Human Resources Committee, Bakersfield, 1980-1985. Board directors Health Care Management Advisory Council, Bakersfield, since 1982.
Board directors United Way., San Diego and El Paso, Texas, 1977-1980. Served with United States Army, 1960-1964. Member Association Labor Management Administrators and Consultant on Alcoholism, National Association Social Workers (certified).
Married Jane Campbell Fisher, May 6, 1972. Children: Peter Campbell, James Mountain, Christina Campbell.