Background
Somers, James Wilford was born on April 19, 1951 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Gilbert N. and Yvonne E. (Thuma) Somers.
information management company executive
Somers, James Wilford was born on April 19, 1951 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Gilbert N. and Yvonne E. (Thuma) Somers.
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1973. Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1974.
Commissioned ens. United States Navy, 1973, advanced through grades to lieutenant Commander select, 1981, resigned, 1981. Program manager Office Secretary Defense Defense Nuclear Agency, Alexandria, Virginia, 1978-1984, division director lethality and target hardening, 1984-1986, member senior executive service, 1985. Director staff GRC International, Inc./Advanced Technology Division, Vienna, 1986-1987, group director engineering, 1993-1994, operations director senser and commercial operations, 1993-1994, operations director mission support operations, 1994-1995.
President Information Management Group, Great Falls, since 1995. Chairman board Washington Finance Solutions, Inc., 1997-1998.
Active various Republican Campaigns, since 1988. Captain United States Naval Reserve. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Defense Preparedness Association, National Defense Industrial Association, Northern Virginia Polytechnic Institute Council.
Married Judith Field Smith, November 20, 1976. Children: James A., Elizabeth A.
