Background
Ryan, James Thomas was born on November 7, 1936 in St. Louis. Son of Emmett Patrick and Irene M. Ryan.
Ryan, James Thomas was born on November 7, 1936 in St. Louis. Son of Emmett Patrick and Irene M. Ryan.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Villanova University, 1951. Master of Arts, Augustinian College, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1968.
Assistant professor, Villanova (Pennsylvania) U., 1963-1973;
dean student arts, Villanova (Pennsylvania) U., 1966-1970;
director social action, Villanova (Pennsylvania) U., 1970-1973;
local director, United Farm Workers, Philadelphia, 1973-1974;
education director, National Union Hospital & Healthcare Employees, Philadelphia, since 1975;
administrator job security fund, National Union Hospital & Healthcare Employees, Philadelphia, since 1995. Member Phil. Control Labor Council, 1990-1995. Member of advisory county vocational education School District Philadelphia, 1980-1985.
Advisor National Alliance Business Workforce Collaborative, 1995-1996.
Founding director Philadelphia Health Academy, 1980-1982. Member Governor Council Vocational Education, Pennsylvania.
Married Dee Redden Ryan, 1978. Children: Maria, Teresa, Ramon.