James Compton MBA ’72 was involved in several patents for his work on circuits. J.B. started the Engineering Consortium (TEC) with his longtime friend, Kip Brown, where they designed custom integrated circuits and hybrid analog-digital chips for hearing aids. During his working years, J.B. passed on knowledge by teaching classes at junior colleges in the Bay Area. He also built his own home and equipped it with one of the first solar arrays in the area. He loved the mountains and was a caring and supportive father to his children. J.B. died June 8, 2024.