James Ramos is a member of the Serrano/Cahuilla tribe. He was born on and lives on the San Manuel Indian Reservation in San Bernardino County, California. Ramos graduated from San Gorgonio High School. He earned an A.A. in business from Victor Valley College, a B.A. in accounting at California State University, San Bernardino, and a master's of business administration (MBA) from the University of Redlands. Ramos was appointed to serve on the State Board of Education, the San Bernardino Community College Board of Trustees, and the California State Native American Heritage Commission. He was elected to the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, where he served as board chair. Ramos also served as chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
