Background
Roberts, James Alvin was born on August 8, 1950 in Knox City, Texas, United States. Son of Alvin Romie and Margaret Wynelle (Stephens-Gaylor) Roberts.
Roberts, James Alvin was born on August 8, 1950 in Knox City, Texas, United States. Son of Alvin Romie and Margaret Wynelle (Stephens-Gaylor) Roberts.
Student, West Texas State University, 1969. Bachelor of Science in Government, West Texas STate University, 1972.
Administration assistant, Federal Bureau of Investigation unites states department Justice, Washington, 1968-1969; assistant to city manager, City of Tulia, Texas, 1970-1972; with police department, City of Tulia, Texas, 1972-1974; operator, electrician, Minnesota Power Company, Aurora, 1974-1978; legislation assistant, Minnesota Power Company, Duluth, 1978-1982; manager governmental affairs, Minnesota Power Company, Duluth, 1983-1989; director government affairs, Minnesota Power Company, Duluth, since 1989.
Chairman Minnesota Power Political Action, 1981-1989. Board directors, president 2d term Duluth Airport Authority, 1983-1989. President Utilities State Government Organization, 1988-1989.
Program chairman Duluth Legislation Weekend Committee, 1986-1987. Scout leader Hoyt Lakes council Boy Scouts American, 1974-1978. Board directors Minnesota Governmental Relations Council.
Member Duluth Chamber of Commerce (executive committee, board directors since 1990).
Married Susan Marie Swanson, December 29, 1970. Children: Jill Suzanne, Jaime Marie.