Background
Watt, James Gaius was born on January 31, 1938 in Lusk, Wyoming, United States. Son of William G. and Lois M. (Williams) Watt.
lawyer United States Secretary of the Interior
Watt, James Gaius was born on January 31, 1938 in Lusk, Wyoming, United States. Son of William G. and Lois M. (Williams) Watt.
Bachelor of Science, University Wyoming, 1960. Juris Doctor, University Wyoming, 1962.
Legislation assistant, counsel to Senator Simpson of Wyoming, 1962-1966. Secretary to natural resources committee and environmental pollution advisory panel Chamber of Commerce of the United States, 1966-1969. Deputy assistant secretary water and power development United States Department Interior, 1969-1972.
Director Bureau Outdoor Recreation, Washington, 1972-1975. Member, vice chairman Federal Power Commission, 1975-1977. President, chief legal officer Mountain States Legal Foundation, Denver, 1977-1980.
Secretary United States Department Interior, Washington, 1981-1983. Business consultant, 1983-1986, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, since 1986. Chairman board Environmental Diagnostics, 1984-1987, Disease Detection International, 1986-1990.
Instructor College Commerce and Industry, University Wyoming.
Member Phi Kappa Phi, Delta Theta Phi.
Married Leilani Bomgardner, November 2, 1957. Children: Erin Gaia, Eric Gaius.