Background
James, Norman John was born on August 26, 1932 in Jamestown, New York, United States. Son of Basil and Constance James.
James, Norman John was born on August 26, 1932 in Jamestown, New York, United States. Son of Basil and Constance James.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design, Pratt Institute, 1956.
Senior designer styling, General Motors, Warren, Michigan, l954-63; senior designer Defense Research laboratories, General Motors, Goleta, California, l963-67; account executive, Sundberg-Ferar Inc., Southfield, Michigan account executive, Sundberg-Ferar Inc., Burbank, California, l967-73; design chief highway systems, Rohr Industries Inc., Chula Vista, California, l974-77; engineering specialist, Remote Method Invocation, Inc., National City, California, l977-86; director technical service, Tesa Design Inc., San Diego, l986-87; group engineer, BFG Aerostructures Group (formerly Rohr Industries Inc.), Chula Vista, California, l988-; staff engineer thermal protection system reusable launch vehicle, BFG Aerostructures Group (formerly Rohr Industries Inc.), Chula Vista, California.
Member Los Angeles Astronomical Society (board directors l968-73, president l969), San Diego Astronomical Association.
Married Susan Connor, June 9, l962 (divorced September l98l). Married Ginna Froelich, October l, l98l.