
Jack Carroll was born in Lyons, NY, in 1928 where he received his early schooling. In 1950, he received his B.S. in chemistry from Clarkson University, followed in 1952 by an M.S. from Purdue in organic chemistry. He moved to Rochester to take up a position with Eastman Kodak in the Manufacturing Experiments Division. He married Shirley Nagell in May of 1955. His work there was largely centered on polymer research and development. He retired in 1991 but was retained by the company for an additional year, making 40 years of service.