Background
Dunn, James Bernard was born on June 27, 1927 in Lead, South Dakota, United States. Son of William Bernard and Lucy Marie (Mullen) Dunn.
State Legislator mining company executive
Dunn, James Bernard was born on June 27, 1927 in Lead, South Dakota, United States. Son of William Bernard and Lucy Marie (Mullen) Dunn.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Economics, Black Hills State University, 1962.
Heavy equipment mechanic, Homestake Mining Company, Lead, 1947-1962;
assistant director public relations, Homestake Mining Company, Lead, 1962-1978;
director public affairs, Homestake Mining Company, Lead, 1978;
member, South Dakot House Representatives, Pierre, 1971-1972;
member, South Dakot State Senate, Pierre, since 1973;
assistant majority leader, South Dakot State Senate, Pierre, 1989-1992;
assistant minority leader, South Dakot State Senate, Pierre, 1993-1994;
assistant majority leader, South Dakot State Senate, Pierre, since 1995. Executive Committee National Conference State Legislatures, 1979-1981, 93-95, Council StateGovt., since 1983. Chairman Midwestern Conference Council of State Govts., 1984.
Board directors South Dakot Blue Shield, South Dakot Automobile Association.
Board of directors South Dakot State History Society, Pierre. since 1971. Chairman of the board of trustees Adams Museum, Deadwood, South Dakot, since 1962. With United States Army, 1945-1947.
Married Elizabeth Ann Lanham, September 5, 1955. Children: Susan, Thomas, Mary Elizabeth, Kathleen.