Ronald J. James

Background

James, Ronald J. was born on April 8, 1937. Son of Raymond Babe and Jennie May (Smith) James.

Education

University of Missouri (Bachelor of Arts, 1959). Southern Illinois University (Master of Arts, 1972). American University (Juris Doctor, 1966).

Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, United States.

Department of Labor, 1975-1977. Spoken languages: Spanish.

Career

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.

Achievements

• RONALD JAMES has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

1st lieutenant United States Army, 1960-1963.

Interests

• Soccer, skiing, history.

Connections

Married Vivian Thelma, June 1961 (divorced September 1969). Married Patricia O'Donnell, October 31, 1970. Children: Ronald Junior, Kevin, Shannon, Kelly, Catlin.

Father:

Raymond Babe James

Mother:

Jennie May (Smith) James

Spouse:

Patricia O'Donnell

Spouse:

Vivian Thelma

child:

Kelly James

child:

Shannon James

child:

Ronald Junior James

child:

Catlin James

child:

Kevin James