Background
Ramstad, James Marvin was born on May 6, 1946 in Jamestown, North Dakota, United States. Son of Marvin Joseph and Della Mae (Fode) Ramstad.
Ramstad, James Marvin was born on May 6, 1946 in Jamestown, North Dakota, United States. Son of Marvin Joseph and Della Mae (Fode) Ramstad.
Bachelor, University Minnesota, 1968. Juris Doctor with honors, George Washington University, 1973.
Administrative assistant to LL Duxbury Minnesota House Representatives, 1969. Special assistant to Congressman Tom Kleppe United States Congress, 1970. Private practice law Jamestown, 1973, Washington, 1974—1978, Minneapolis, 1978—1990.
Assistant campaign manager for Congressman William E. Frenzel United States Congress, 1978. Member Minnesota State Senate, 1981—1990, assistant minority leader, 1983—1987. Member United States Congress from 3rd Minnesota district, 1991—2009.
Adjunct professor American University, Washington, 1975—1978. 1st lieutenant United States Army Reserve, 1968-1974.
Board directors Drug Abuse Resistance Education, Minnesota, Children's Heart Fund, Lake Country Food Bank, The National Center on Addiction & Substance Abuse, Columbia University, since 2008. Member Chamber of Commerce, Twin West, Wayzata, North Metro. Member of University Minnesota Alumni Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, North Dakota Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Minnesota Bar Association, Minnesota Prayer Breakfast Committee, Plymouth Lions Club, American Legion, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Beta Kappa.