Background
McGovern, James Edward was born on November 4, 1948 in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, United States. Son of William Phillip and Elizabeth Marie (Shellman) McGovern.
McGovern, James Edward was born on November 4, 1948 in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, United States. Son of William Phillip and Elizabeth Marie (Shellman) McGovern.
Bachelor, U. Louisville, 1974; Juris Doctor, U. Louisville, 1978.
Associate vice president university relations, U. Louisville, 1974-1984;
partner, Karem & Karem, Louisville, since 1985. Board directors Kentucky One Church One Child Adoption Agency, Louisville. Chairman Louisville and Jefferson County Human Rels.
Commission, 1986-1991. President of the board directors DeSales H.S., 1982-1990.
Leader-member Leadership Louisville, 1991, member Bingham Fellows, Louisville, 1996. With United States Army, 1969-1971. Member Kentucky Bar Association, Louisville Bar Association.
Married Deloris Ann McGovern, October 25, 1969 (divorced May 1980). Children: Melanie Ann Martin, Jefferson Philip McGovern. Married Debra Jung McGovern, November 27, 1986;1 child, Taylor Dylan.
