Background
Walsh, James Thomas was born on June 19, 1947 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of William F. Walsh.
Walsh, James Thomas was born on June 19, 1947 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of William F. Walsh.
Bachelor in History, St. Bonaventure University, New York, 1970.
Agricultural extension agent Peace Corps, Nepal, 1970-1972. Marketing executive telecommunications company, 1974-1988. Executive-in-residence telecommunications institute State University of New York Institute of Technology Utica-Rome, 1986-1987.
Member Common Council, Syracuse, New York, 1977-1985, president, 1986-1988. Member United States Congress from 25th New York district, 1989—2009, deputy Republican whip, 1994—2006, chairman Friends of Ireland, 1995—2009. Member United States House Agricultural Committee, 1989—1993, United States House Appropriations Committee, 1993—2009.
Partner K&L Gates LLP, Washington, since 2009.
Board member Erie Canal Museum, Vera House, Everson Museum.
Married DeDe Ryan; 3 children.