Jim is a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology (B.E.E./M.S.E.E.) and was a member of Eta Kappa Nu and Tau Beta Pi.
Jim worked as a Research Engineer for GTRI (radar systems) then joined Corning at the debut of Fiber Optics. Roles included product & customer engineering, metrology, and network architecture for fiber optics, followed by optical amplifiers, and optical components, including optical couplers at Corning’s European Research Center (France).
Throughout his career at Corning, Jim has represented Corning business areas in global standards, starting with IEEE networking standards in IEEE 802, followed by a broad range of standardization projects.
Jim’s role is Director of external standards for Corning’s global products and markets, He has represented Corning in participant and leadership roles for national, regional & global standards groups. Jim has been a member of the ANSI Board since 2001, Jim was President of the US National Committee of the IEC followed by the role of IEC Vice-President and SMB Chair. Jim served as an ITU-T Rapporteur for over 10 years in Study Group 15 on Optical Transport.
Jim has received several industry and Corning awards and recognition for standardization leadership including:
- Corning Incorporated Distinguished Associate
- Corning Incorporated Division People Development Award
- ANSI Howard Coonley Medal
- ANSI Elihu Thomson Electrotechnology Medal
- Society For Standards Professionals (SES) Leo B. Moore award
- ANSI Astin-Polk International Standards Medal