Background
Olin, James R. was born on February 28, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Olin, James R. was born on February 28, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Graduate, Deep Springs College, (California), 1941; Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Cornell Univercity, 1943.
With, General Electric Company, 1946-1982; served as corporation vice president, general manager Industrial Electronics division, General Electric Company member, 98th-102d Congresses from 6th District Virginia, 1983-1992.
Supervisor Town of Rotherdam (New York ). Member Schenectady County (New York ) Board Supervisors, 1953. Board directors Burrell Hospital.
Active Mental Health Association, United Way, United Negro College Fund. Served as officer Signal Corps. United States Army, 1943-1946.
Member of the Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Manufacturers Association, National Alliance Businessmen, Roanoke Symphony Society.
Married Phyllis Avery. Children: Richard Davis, Thomas Avery, Katherine Price Olin Milliken, James Randolph, Kristina Baker Olin Santry.