Background
James, Thomas Michael was born on October 4, 1940 in High Hill, Missouri, United States. Son of Paul Linville and Alberta B. (Harman) James.
James, Thomas Michael was born on October 4, 1940 in High Hill, Missouri, United States. Son of Paul Linville and Alberta B. (Harman) James.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University Missouri, 1963. Master of Business Administration, University North Dakota, 1975.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1963; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Air Force, 1984; pilot, various locations, 1963-1981; director policy and programs, Headquarters Air Force Inspection & Safety Center, San Bernardino, California, 1981-1985; director safety, Headquarters Military Airlift Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, 1985-1991; safety director, Perini Building Company, Greenville, Illinois, 1992-1994; senior system analyst, BETAC Corporation, Belleville, Illinois, since 1995.
Married Bonnie Jean Frieling, November 1, 1969. Children: Kelly Minton, Thomas James Junior, Christopher James.