Background
Stephens, James W. was born on March 8, 1920 in Pleasant Green, Missouri, United States. Son of James Wilbur and Mary Elizabeth (Parrish) Stephens.
Stephens, James W. was born on March 8, 1920 in Pleasant Green, Missouri, United States. Son of James Wilbur and Mary Elizabeth (Parrish) Stephens.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Missouri, Rolla, 1947. Degree in electrical engineering, University Missouri, 1957. Doctor of Engineering (honorary), University Missouri, 1971.
With Missouri Public Service Company, 1940—1942, 1947—1985, assistant to president Kansas City, 1960—1964, vice president community services, 1964—1976, senior vice president, 1976—1985. Director Boatman's Baytown Bank, Missouri. With United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945.
President Metropolitan Junior College Board of Kansas City, 1966—1969. Chairman board trustees 4-H Foundation, 1966—1967. President University Missouri Alumni Alliance, 1968—1970.
Member of National Society of Professional Engineers, Society Industrial Realtors, Southern Industrial Development Council, American Economic Development Council (president 1972), Missouri Society Professional Engineers, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce 1970-1971, Associated Industries Missouri (chairman board directors 1980-1982), Masons.
Married Sarah Maxine Dump, May 10, 1942. Children: James Michael, John Robert.