James V. Woodrick

James Victor Woodrick was raised in Austin County, Texas, attended Bellville schools and graduated in 1961. During the next five years he attended the University of Texas at Austin and graduated with a Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. His 28-year career with DuPont included positions in technology, operations, business and manufacturing management in Victoria, Alvin, Houston and Orange, Texas, and in Wilmington, North Carolina and Wilmington, Delaware. He served eight years as Plant Manager of DuPontʼs facilities at Chocolate Bayou (Alvin) and Sabine River Works (Orange). After DuPont Jim served for ten years as President of Texas Chemical Council, the trade association representing the state’s chemical industry. Jim has had a lifelong interest in history, particularly that of Texas and Spanish Colonial Mexico. He is also an avocational archaeologist and enjoys travel and outdoor activities. He has published several books and articles on historical topics, including his home county and the Texas coastal region, and about cannons of the Texas Revolution. Jim and his wife Frances reside in Austin. They have two daughters and two grandchildren.