Jim Ramstad

Background

Ramstad, Jim was born on May 6, 1946 in Jamestown, North Dakota, United States. Son of Marvin Joseph and Della Mae (Fode) R. Bachelor, University of Minnesota, 1968.

Education

Juris Doctor with honors, GeorgeWashington University, 1973.

Career

Bar: North Dakota 1973, District of Columbia 1973, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1976, Minnesota, 1979. Administrative assistant to speaker Minnesota House Representatives, 1969. Special assistant to Congressman Tom Kleppe, 1970.

Private practice law, Jamestown, 1973, Washington, 1974-1978, Minneapolis, 1978-1990.

Member Minnesota Senate, 1981-1990, assistant minority leader, 1983-1987. Member 102nd-103rd Congresses from 3rd Minnesota district, 1990.

Adjunct Professor American University, Washington, 1975-1978. Board of directors Children"s Heart Fund, Lake Country Food Bank.

Achievements

• Jim Ramstad has been listed as a reputable congressman, lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as First lieutenant United States Army Reserve, 1968-1974. Member Minnesota Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, North Dakota Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, University of Minnesota Alumni Association (national director), American Legion, Wayzata Chamber of Commerce, TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, University of Minnesota Alumni.

Connections

Father:

Marvin Joseph Bachelor

Mother:

Della Mae (Fode) R. Bachelor