Background
Ross, James E. was born on January 23, 1921 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States.
Ross, James E. was born on January 23, 1921 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States.
Student, Pennsylvania State University.
Former millworker, construction foreman workmen's compensation referee, Labor and Industry Department treasurer, Democratic Party of Beaver County, Pennsylvania commissioner, Democratic Party of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, 1960-1972; chairman, Smoke Control Association, 1960-1972; senator, State of Pennsylvania, 1972-1990; majority caucus secretary, State of Pennsylvania, 1977-1978; chairman, State of Pennsylvania, 1979-1980; caucus chairman, State of Pennsylvania, 1980-1984; caucus secretary, State of Pennsylvania, 1985-1989; administrator Democratic caucus, State of Pennsylvania, 1989-1990.
Executive board member and president Construction Union Local 833. Trustee Pennsylvania State University branch campus. Board directors Beaver County Retarded Children's Association.
Member Beaver County Conference on Community Development. Member governor's education committee. Member Pennsylvania Emergency Management Council.
Member Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Koppel Italian Club, Eagles, Moose.
Married Dorothy Moravec. 9 children.