Background
Nelson, Jimmie Jack was born on February 1, 1928 in McLoud, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Clifton Edward and Thyra Irene (Miller) Nelson.
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Jimmie Jack Nelson
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Jimmie Jack Nelson, American aerospace engineer, environmental engineer, military officer. Achievements include design of air monitoring network. Decorated Distinguished Flying Cross. Member of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Air Pollution Control Association, American Chemical Society, Masons.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Oklahoma, 1949. Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1957. Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1962.
Career
Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1949, advanced through grades lieutenant colonel, 1971. Station in of Korea, 1953-1954. With SAC, Biggs Air Force Base, 1954-1956, Air Force Institute Technology, 1956-1957, 60-62, 5th Air Force, Tokyo, 1957-1960,Headquarters Systems Command, 1962-1966, Pentagon, 1966-1970, Da Nang, South. Vietnam, 1970-1971.
Retired, 1971.
Engineer Fairfax County (Virginia), 1972-1979, developer, designer Air Monitoring Network, 1979. Engineer, manager research and development American Petroleum Institute, Washington, 1979-1983, environmental consultant, 1983. Staff engineer Eagle Technology, Incorporated., 1984-1985.
Project manager, 1985-1989.
Senior.engr. Vitro Corporation, 1989-1994. Senior engineer mechanic parts, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, 1989-1994.
Retired, 1994. Consultant United States State Department, 1973-1974.
Achievements
Religion
Creeds should be rejected as they may compromise a believer’s obligation to interpret the Bible under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Membership
Member of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Air Pollution Control Association, American Chemical Society, Masons.
Connections
Married Beth C. Carlsson, July 14, 1956. Children: Paul C., Amy East. Commissioned.
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Republican
Education
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1949
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1957
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1962
Career
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1949
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1953 - 1954
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1954 - 1956
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1957 - 1960
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1962 - 1966
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1966 - 1970
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1970 - 1971
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1971
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1971
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1972 - 1979
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1979 - 1983
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1979 - 1983
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1984 - 1989
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1989 - 1994
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1989 - 1994
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1994
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