Background
McCrery, Jim was born on September 18, 1949 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States.
McCrery, Jim was born on September 18, 1949 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States.
Bachelor in English & History, Louisiana Technology University, 1971. Juris Doctor, Louisiana State University, 1975.
Private practice, Leesville, Louisiana, 1975-1978. Assistant city attorney City of Shreveport, 1979-1980. Staff member to Republican Buddy Roemer United States Congress, 1981-1984.
Regional manager Georgia-Pacific Corporation, 1984-1988. Member United States Congress from 4th Louisiana district, 1988—1993, 1997—2009, United States Congress from 5th Louisiana district, 1993-1997, United States House Ways & Means Committee, 1993—2008, ranking member, 2007—2008. Partner Capitol Counsel LLC, Washington, since 2009.
Vice chairman National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), 1998—2004.
Married Johnette Hawkins, August 3, 1991. Children: Claiborne Scott, Otis Clark.