James Urban Simpson

Background

Simpson, James Urban was born on December 11, 1929 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Elvis E. and Alice M. (Round) Simpson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Center Missouri State University, 1951; graduate, Quality College, Winter Park, Florida, 1985.

Career

Senior chemist, Inmont Corporation, Cincinnati, 1971-1973; technical supervisor, Stepan Corporation, Synnes Corporation, Anaheim, California, 1973-1977; technical director, Conchemco, Inc., Kansas City, Missoury, 1977-1979; technical director, Reliance Universal Inc., Louisivlle, 1986-1989; technical manager resins, The O'Brien corporation, South San Francisco, California, 1979-1986; technical director, Plexmar, Resins, Inc., Houston, since 1990.

Achievements

• James Urban Simpson has been listed as a noteworthy Polymer chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1952-1953, sergeant major United States Army Reserve retired. Fellow American Institute Chemists. Member American Chemical Society (senior), Society Plastic Engineers, Houston Society for Coatings Technology (treasurer 1990-1991), American Legion (adjunct post 499, 1990-1991).

Connections

Married Patricia L. Conger, June 12, 1953.

Father:

Elvis E. Simpson

Mother:

Alice M. (Round) Simpson

Spouse:

Patricia L. Conger