Background
James, Ronald J. was born on April 8, 1937. Son of Raymond Babe and Jennie May (Smith) James.
lawyer former civilian military employee
James, Ronald J. was born on April 8, 1937. Son of Raymond Babe and Jennie May (Smith) James.
Bachelor, University Missouri, 1959. Juris Doctor, American University, 1966. Master of Arts, Southern Illinois University, 1971.
Legislation aide United States Congress, Washington, 1963-1964. Director City of Waterloo, Iowa, 1966-1967. Assistant county attorney Black Hawk County, 1967-1969.
Special assistant to counselor to President The White House, Washington, 1970-1971. Trial attorney United States Department Transportation, 1971-1972. Assistant general counsel Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chicago, 1972-1975.
Administrator wage and hour division United States Department Labor, Washington, 1975-1977. Partner Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, Cleveland, 1977—2003. Chief human capital officer United States Department Homeland Security, Washington, 2003—2006.
Assistant sec for manpower & reserve affairs, Department Army United States Department Defense, 2006—2009.
1st lieutenant United States Army, 1960-1963.
Married Vivian Thelma, June 1961 (div. September 1969); Married Patricia O'Donnell, October 31, 1970. Children: Ronald Junior, Kevin, Shannon, Kelly, Catlin.