Background
Edwards, Jay Thomas was born on June 27, 1931 in Clarksville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Jesse Thomas and Amanda (Gooch) Edwards.
Edwards, Jay Thomas was born on June 27, 1931 in Clarksville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Jesse Thomas and Amanda (Gooch) Edwards.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, United States Military Academy, 1954. Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1962. Master of Science in Management, George Washington University, 1971.
Second in command. Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1954; advanced through grades to major general, United States Air Force, 1979; resigned, United States Air Force, 1982; executive director energy, U. Oklahoma, Norman, 1982-1985; president, Chartered Management Institute Corporation, Oklahoma City, since 1986; also board directors, Chartered Management Institute Corporation, Oklahoma City. Board directors Coachman Inns, Inc., Oklahoma City, Avacelle, Inc., Oklahoma City.
Married Patricia Webb, June 30, 1954. Children: Whit, Linda, Lisa.