Background
Roark, James E. was born on August 31, 1945 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of James M. and Geneva (Ash) Roark.
Roark, James E. was born on August 31, 1945 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of James M. and Geneva (Ash) Roark.
Bachelor, University Virginia, 1967. Juris Doctor, West Virginia University, 1973.
With United States Department Justice, Washington, 1973—1975. Assistant, United States attorney Western District Pennsylvania, 1975—1977. Associate Steptoe & Johnson, Clarksburg, West Virginia, 1977—1978.
Prosecuting attorney Kanawha County, Charleston, 1978—1983. Mayor City of Charleston, since 1983. Vice president Charleston Renaissance Corporation.
Served to lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1968-1971.
Member of Ducks Unlimited, Fund for Arts, Kanawha Players, Stageworks, West Virginia Municipal League, National League Cities, United States Conf Mayors, Lions.
Children: Taylor, Campbell.