John P. James

• Date of Birth: August 27, 1946
• Education: University of Iowa, BBA (accounting major) 1968; Harvard Law School, JD (1974)
• Three Twin Cities law firms and one three year CPA firm stint ,1974-86; 1991-2007
• Minnesota Department of Revenue 1986-91; Commissioner of Revenue 1987-91; Chair, Multi-state Tax Commission, 1989-91
• Extensive experience representing taxpayers, representing the public as a tax administrator, and drafting tax law changes
• STAFS' President