Background
Taylor, James William was born on April 16, 1947 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of James W. and Doris O. (Elliott) Taylor.
Taylor, James William was born on April 16, 1947 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of James W. and Doris O. (Elliott) Taylor.
Bachelor, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1969; Master of Arts, George Washington University, 1976; Master of Laws in Labor Law, George Washington University, 1988; Juris Doctor, University of the Pacific, 1980.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1969; advanced through grades to major, United States Air Force, 1980; resigned, United States Air Force, 1983; lieutenant colonel, United States Air Force Reserve, 1990; retired, United States Air Force Reserve, 1996; senior attorney, Martin Marietta Corporation, Lompoc, California, 1983-1984; senior division counsel, Unisys Corporation, McLean, Virginia, 1984-1987; associate general counsel, Planning Research Corporation, McLean, 1987-1989; partner, Wilder & Taylor, Sacramento, California, 1989-1992; senior counsel, Burger & Plavan, since 1996.
With United States Air Force, 1970-1983, lieutenant colonel United States Air Force Reserve. Fellow National Contract Management Association (director) since 1983, board advisors since 1994, editor Journal since 1994). Member American Bar Association (Chairman of Commission 1981-1989), Federal Bar Association.
Married Susan K. Baker, June 21, 1969. Children: Jennifer, Jonathan, Geoffrey, Steven.