Background
Rhoades, James J. was born on December 5, 1941 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of Earl and Stella (Krankowski) Rhoades.
Rhoades, James J. was born on December 5, 1941 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of Earl and Stella (Krankowski) Rhoades.
Bachelor of Science, East Stroudsbury State University, 1964. Master of Education, Lehigh University, 1966.
Teacher, coach Pottsville Area High School, 1964-1969. Staff Mahanoy Area High School, 1969-1971. Principal Mahanoy Junior High School, 1971-1980.
Member Pennsylvania State Senate from District 29, Harrisburg, 1980—2008. Board directors Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. Chairman education committee State of Pennsylvania, 1996-2008, vice-chairman aging & youth committee, agricultural and rural affairs committee, appropriations committee, environmental resources and energy committee.
Active Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority, 1996-2008, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, 1996-2008, State Board Education, State Public School Building Authority and Pennsylvania Higher Education Facility Authority, 1996-2008. Commissioner Education Commission the States. Advisory board Mining and Reclamation, 1996-2008.
Member Schuylkill County History Society, Lions Club, Travelers Protective Association.
Married Mary Edith Holland, 1969. Children: James Junior, Alisa Ann, Michael.