James Randall (Jim) Chatham, Ph.D.
Personal / Family
Born and raised in central Texas (near Waco)
Married 43 years to one wife (Jana)
Two daughters (younger now deceased)
Hobbies: Fishing, gemstone design and cutting, grape viniculture
Spiritual Development
Life-long student of the Bible
Elder – Water of Life Church (Fontana, CA; 2016-2020)
Elder — Faith Christian Community Church (Anchorage, AK; 2004-2009)
Numerous Bible class studies developed and taught (1980-2020)
Teacher and Level 3 Trainer of Kay Arthur’s Precept Upon Precept Inductive Bible Studies (1988-1996)
Professional Development
Life-long student of nature and its diversity
Ph.D. Geochemistry; Colorado School of Mines (1981)
Master of Science, Chemical Geology; Texas A&M University (1978)
Bachelor of Science, Geology; Texas A&M (1976)
Grew-up working on the family ranch
Employment
BP Technical Specialist (Environmental Geochemistry; Anchorage and La Palma (CA); 2000-2020)
North Slope (AK) Prudhoe Bay Field Regulatory Manager and Geochemical Consultant (Anchorage, AK: 1995-2000)
ARCO Oil and Gas Co. Research and Development (Plano, TX; 1981-1994)