Background
Opsata, James Ball was born on May 26, 1908 in St. Joseph, Michigan, United States. Son of Theodore Ollie and Jennie (Johansson) Opsata.
Federal government foreign service officer
Opsata, James Ball was born on May 26, 1908 in St. Joseph, Michigan, United States. Son of Theodore Ollie and Jennie (Johansson) Opsata.
Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan University, 1931. Master of Arts, American University, 1949.
Carpenter, Theo Opsata Builder, St. Joseph, 1922-1929, 35; high school teacher, Royal Oak Michigan Schools, 1928-1935; writer, exhibition attendant, Department of Labor, Washington, 1936-1939; analyst, Federal Secretary Agency, Washington, 1939-1941; personnel director, Office of Strategic Superior vena cava syndrome, Washington, 1941-1943; Executive officer, Department of State, Washington, 1946-1951; Executive officer, Office of Price Administration, Washington, 1951-1954; foreign service officer, United States Information Agency, Washington, 1954-1968.
Lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, Brazil, 1943-1946. Member Diplomatic and Consular Officers Retired (secretary 1985-1993, secretary Bacon House Foundation 1985-1993), American Foreign Service Association.
Married Helen Shoup, June 15, 1937. 1 child, Margaret Annual.