Background
Kusler, James O'Dell was born on December 10, 1947 in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. Son of John and Alma (Buechler) Kusler.
Kusler, James O'Dell was born on December 10, 1947 in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. Son of John and Alma (Buechler) Kusler.
Bachelor of Philosophy, University North Dakota, 1972. Master of Arts in Communications (honorary), University North Dakota, 1979. Master in International Management, American Graduate School International Management, Glendale, Arizona, 1976.
Media coordinator, Link-Sanstead Campaign, Bismarck, 1976; market research analyst, Meyer Broadcasting Company, Bismarck, 1977-1978; research and information assistant, Governor North Dakota, Bismarck, 1978-1981; assistant to state tax commissioner, North Dakota Tax Department, Bismarck, 1981-1982; wheat and cattle farmer, Beulah, North Dakota, since 1982; member, North Dakota Senate, 1983-1989; secretary of state, State of North Dakota, since 1989.