James William Gkonos

Background

Gkonos, James William was born on January 26, 1924 in Owosso, Michigan, United States. Son of George S. and Wilma (Pierow) Gkonos.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1947; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Michigan, 1948; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1949.

Career

With, E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, Inc., 1949-1985; plant manager, E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, Inc., Toledo, 1968-1969; manager manufacturing, E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, 1969-1974; manager research and development, E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, Inc., 1974-1985.

Achievements

• James William Gkonos has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946.

Connections

Married Dorothy Jean Hart, June 25, 1949. Children— Peter J., James S., Susan J.

Father:

George S. Gkonos

Mother:

Wilma (Pierow) Gkonos

Spouse:

Dorothy Jean Hart