Background
DeMersman, James Richard was born on July 31, 1957 in Rochester, New York, United States.
DeMersman, James Richard was born on July 31, 1957 in Rochester, New York, United States.
Bachelor in History and Business Administration, Houghton College, 1980.
Assistant to director education, Genesee Country Museum, Mumford, New York, 1980; director education, History Speedwell Village, Morristown, New Jersey, 1980-1983; director education, Rosemount Victorian House Museum, Pueblo, Colorado, 1983-1985; executive director, Rosemount Victorian House Museum, Pueblo, Colorado, 1985-1987; assistant director, National Trust for History Preservation, Washington, 1987-1991; director, Molly Brown House Museum, Denver, 1991-1993; director, Hi-Desert Nature Museum, Yucca Valley, California, since 1993. Peer reviewer Institute Museum Superior vena cava syndrome, Washington, since 1985.
Male co-chairman Alliance for Lesbian and Gay Concerns, Washington, since 1993. Member American Association Museums (visiting consultant since 1991, member of national program planning committee 1996-1997), Western Museum Association, California Association Museums, California Preservation Foundation, Registrar's Council, National Trust for History Preservation.
Son of Richard Oscar and Carolyn Ruth (Morse) democratic. Married Pricilla Ann McClellan Hill, November 29, 1980 (divorced December 1987). 1 child, Andrew Joseph.
Married Richard Erland Patenaude, October 9, 1993.
