James Baumann

Who is James Baumann?

James L. Baumann is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives.

James Leroy Joseph Baumann, BA, was born May 2, 1931 in Columbus, OH. He retired at the age of 70 after 25 years in the Plumbing and Heating Business, 32 years as a Real estate Broker, and 25 years in public service: the United States Army, 1954–56; Columbus City Council, 1965–69; state government After leaving public service he was a consultant and real property manager for a one hundred sixty unit family restaurant chain, Donatos Pizza, Gahanna, OH until 2001.

He received his elementary education at Saint Leo’s grade school in Columbus,OH, his secondary education at Saint Charles Preparatory school and an undergraduate degree at The College of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Bexley, OH. His degree was in Philosophy with a minor in Education. He was accepted for graduate school at Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in Cincinnati, OH and Notre Dame Law School but decided to change his career path and joined his father and brother in the family plumbing business. He volunteered for the United States Army. After basic and advanced armored training, he was pulled from the roster.