Joseph John Jacobs

Background

Jacobs, Joseph John was born on June 13, 1916 in Brooklyn. Son of Joseph and Afiffie (Forzley) Jacobs.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Polytechnic Institute New York, Brooklyn, 1937. Master of Science, Polytechnic Institute New York, Brooklyn, 1939. Doctor of Philosophy, Polytechnic Institute New York, Brooklyn, 1942.

Career

Chemical engineer Autoxygen, Incorporated, New York York City, 1939-1942. Senior chemical engineer Merck & Company, Rahway, New Jersey, 1942-1944. Vice president, technical director Chemurgic Corporation, Richmond, California, 1944-1947.

President Jacobs Engineering Company, Pasadena, 1947-1974. Chairman board, Chief Executive Officer Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., 1974-1992. Principal partner California Technology Partners.

Board directors Cedars Bank.

Achievements

• Joseph John Jacobs has been listed as a noteworthy engineering company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Polytechnic University New York, Harvey Mudd College. Member Associates California Institute of Technology. Board directors Institute Contemporary Studies, California.

Board visitors Anderson School, University of California at Los Angeles. Fellow American Institute of Chemical Engineers, American Institute Chemists, Institute for Advancement Engineering. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, National Academy Engineering, American Chemical Society, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, Annandale Golf Club, Sigma Xi, Phi Lambda Upsilon.

Connections

Married Violet Jabara, June 14, 1942. Children: Margaret, Linda, Valerie.

Father:

Joseph Jacobs

Mother:

Afiffie (Forzley) Jacobs

Spouse:

Violet Jabara

child:

Valerie Jacobs

child:

Margaret Jacobs

child:

Linda Jacobs