Background
Blount, James Robert was born on December 13, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert and Beatrice Louise Blount.
Blount, James Robert was born on December 13, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert and Beatrice Louise Blount.
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice, Rollins College, 1980. Bachelor in Business Administration and Accounting, National University, 1984. Ministerial certified studies, Berean College, 1988.
Master of Arts in National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School, 1991. Master of Business Administration, University Central Oklahoma, 2003.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1985, advanced through grades to lieutenant Commander, since 1995, mine countermeasures officer United States Ship Leader Charleston, South Carolina, 1985-1987, executive assistant, navigator, legal officer United States Ship Pensacola Little Creek, Virginia, 1987-1989, combat cargo officer, weapons officer United States Ship Racine Long Beach, California, 1992-1993, 1st lieutenant United States Ship Durham San Diego, 1993, operations officer, Commander mine countermeasure squadron one Ingleside, Texas, 1994-1995. Instructor, company officer, training officer, facilities manager United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1995-1998. Commanding officer Military Entrance Processing Station, Oklahoma City, since 1999.
Colorado Military Entrance Procesing Station, 1999—2001, retired, 2001. Police officer Norman, Oklahoma, 2002.
Youth leader various churches, Seaside, California, Rockport, Texas, Annapolis. Martial arts instructor various recreation centers, Charleston, Monterey, California, Long Beach. Corporal United States Marine Corps, 1977-1978, sergeant United States Marine Corps, 1981-1984.
With United States Navy, 1979-1981. Member Federal Executive Board.
Married Kelle Ann Bush, January 2, 1978. Children: Daniel O., Natalie M.