Background
III, James Pelura, was born on May 22, 1948 in Woodbury, New Jersey, United States.
political organization administrator Veterinarian
III, James Pelura, was born on May 22, 1948 in Woodbury, New Jersey, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences, University Maryland, College Park, 1975. Master of Science in Animal Nutrition, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1977. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1981.
Laboratory technician, tumor immunology lab Litton Bionetics, Kensington, Maryland, 1971—1973. Laboratory technician, non-ruminant nutrition lab Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, United States Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, 1973—1975. Internship, residency Reisterstown Veterinary Center, 1981—1983.
Owner Davidsonville Veterinary Clinic, since 1983. Chairman Maryland Republican Party, 2006—2009. Advisory State Board Horse Stable Inspections, 1985—1992.
Member Republican State Central Committee Anne Arundel County, since 2000. Lecturer Anne Arundel Community College, 2000—2001. Trustee Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation, 2003—2010.
Veterinary advisory Society Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Anne Arundel County. Served United States Air Force, 1971.
Associate member Republican Women of Anne Arundel County, since 2000. Tres. parish council Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, West River, Maryland, 1985—1987. School board member St. Mary's Schools, Annapolis, 1987—1990.
Member board directors Pets on Wheels, 2006. Weekly guest reader Eastport Elementary School, Annapolis, 2003—2008. Member of American Veterinary Medical Association, Anne Arundel County Veterinary Medical Association, Maryland Association Equine Practitioners, Maryland Veterinary Medical Association (member ad hoc committee, finance oversight 2001, member public relations committee, member professional affairs committee, member board directors equine practice 2006), American Academy Veterinary Nutrition, American Association Equine Practitioners.
Married Marianne Knight, July 14, 1973. Children: Anthony, Jennifer, Kathryn, Mary.