James William Cleary

Background

Cleary, James William was born on April 13, 1926 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Michael Francis and Catherine Marie (O'Connell) Cleary.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Loyola University, Chicago, 1950; Master of Science in Chemistry, Washington State University, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry, Washington State University, 1956.

Career

Senior research chemist, Phillips Petroleum Company, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 1956-1985; research associate, Dartco Manufacturing Company, Augusta, Georgia, 1985-1988; research associate, James River Corporation, Neenah, Wisconsin, 1988-1996; retired, 1996.

Achievements

• James William Cleary has been listed as a noteworthy Polymer chemistry researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member MacDowell Male Chorus, Appleton, Wisconsin, since 1988. Member, officer Bartlesville Communication Singers, 1957-1985. Stroke and turn judge Phillips 66 Splash Club, Bartlesville, 1970-1983.

With United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1950, PTO. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Chemical Society (senior. Various local offices), KC (officer).

Interests

• Avocations: choral and choir singing, raising cattle, sailing, gardening.

Connections

Father:

Michael Francis Cleary

Mother:

Catherine Marie (O'Connell) Cleary