Background
LaFrance, Leo James was born on December 22, 1942 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States.
consultant Mechanical engineering educator
LaFrance, Leo James was born on December 22, 1942 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States.
AS in Pre-Engineering, Muskegon Community College, 1963. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University, 1965. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University, 1967.
Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1974.
Product engineer, Corning Glass Works, Albion, Michigan, 1967-1971; principal engineer, Borg-Warner, York, Pennsylvania, 1974-1976; assistant professor mechanic engineering, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, 1976-1980; associate professor, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, since 1980; associate department head, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, 1988-1992.
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (professional development chairman Region XII 1990-1992, chairman Rio Grande section 1991-1992), National Society of Professional Engineers, Society Manufacturing Engineers, American Society for Engineering Education.
Son of Raymond Roland and Margaret Cleo (Schultz) Lafayette. Divorced; children: Evan James, Janine Marie, Clare Pauline.