Background
Richards, James William was born on October 24, 1921 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Jarvis William and Thelma Helen (Eoff) Richards.
Richards, James William was born on October 24, 1921 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Jarvis William and Thelma Helen (Eoff) Richards.
Student, National Technology School, 1942. Student, National Radio Institute, 1948. Student, International Corresponding School, 1955.
Associate of Arts, Pierce College, 1968.
Manager, Western Design, Santa Barbara, California, 1948-1955; senior engineer, Bendix Corporation, North Hollywood, California, 1955-1966; vice president, Talley Corporation, Newbury Park, California, 1966-1975; director engineering, Talley Corporation, Newbury Park, California, 1982-1987; private practice electromechanical engineer,, Eugene, Oregon, 1975-1982, 87-89; president, Western Design, Eugene, Oregon, since 1990.
Member Masons.
Married Violet Victor Ray, October 9, 1946. Children: Betty, Sandra, Diane, William.