James D. Edwards, BSCH ‘70
James D. Edwards, BSCH ‘70
Jim Edwards worked in government as well as private industries for 41 years after graduating from Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University. In his 38 years at Burgess and Niple, he managed the industrial, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and architectural groups – also becoming an owner for 22 years and serving as a managing partner for two terms.
During his tenure at Burgess and Niple, he led the design team for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University’s Academic & Research Center.
A guest speaker at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University, Purdue University, Bucknell University, and the Columbus and Cleveland Bar Associations, Edwards also held public service committee appointments awarded by former Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Governor Voinovich and Columbus Mayors Lashutka and Coleman.
Edwards, who has served the Russ College as a member of the Chemical Engineering Advisory Board, was co-chair of the committee to establish the Nick Dinos Professorship in Chemical Engineering. He is a current member of the Russ College Board of Visitors.
He has been a registered Professional Engineer in Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, Michigan, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Texas.