Jim Juras

I’ve spent the last forty years in the aviation industry bouncing around the FAA between HI, GA, LA, and presently at Sky Harbor as an Air Traffic Controller and former recreational pilot. In addition to ATC, I’ve been a computer programmer and software developer. During the last seven years, I’ve been heavily involved in airspace design and ATC procedural development for all the airports in the greater Phoenix area. I’ve studied Oceanography at U of HI while in the Navy, Aerospace/Aeronautics at U of GA and LSUS, and Professional Aeronautics and Airport Development at ERAU.

Anita and I have two great sons, one beautiful daughter-in-law, and two exceptional grand-sons. We’ve enjoyed traveling, scuba diving, family, grand kids, and most importantly each other. I’m a 10 handicap golfer but plan to lower that once I retire in Jan’09.

I remember piling into various cars with friends and cruis’n off campus to the local Jack-In-The-Box for lunch, getting 4 Deluxe Taco’s for .99, watching the Gong Show and returning to campus after lunch for a nap in Civics, Social Studies, or some other class that didn’t hold my interest.

We’re looking forward to a fun reunion and getting acquainted and reacquainted with all that can attend.