Background
Pontius, John Samuels was born on May 30, 1945 in Bethesda, Maryland, United States. Son of Harry Edgar and Kathryn Samuels Pontius.
Pontius, John Samuels was born on May 30, 1945 in Bethesda, Maryland, United States. Son of Harry Edgar and Kathryn Samuels Pontius.
Bachelor magna cum alude, Gettysburg College, 1967; Master of Public Administration, University of Southern California, 1970; D of Public Administration, University of Southern California, 1984.
Legislation assistant, Congressman Wilson, California, 1971-1974; administrative assistant, Congressman Wilson, California, 1974-1980; administrative assistant, Congressman Norman Lent, New York, 1981-1982; administrative assistant, United States Rep Norman Sisisky, Virginia, 1983; specialist, American Government Congressional Research Svc. Library. Congress, since 1984.
With United States Army Reserve, 1969-1975. Member American Political Science Association, American Society Public Administration, Capitol Hill Toastmasters Club (former president). House Administrative Assistants Alumni Association (board directors), Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Lambda Sigma.
Married Jane McAdams, 1972. Children: John Samuels Junior, James McAdams.