Jim Watson (Illinois politician)
| Jim Watson | |
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| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 97th district |
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| In office 2001 - |
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| Born | July 30, 1965 Jerseyville, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
Jim Watson is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 97th district since 2001. Representative Watson’s diverse background includes teaching at both the high school and college level and 10 years of business experience.
Jim is a current Marine Corps reservist with the 3rd Civil Affairs Group in Camp Pendleton, CA, and is a veteran of the first Gulf War.
In the General Assembly, Representative Watson has been a strong advocate for veterans’ rights, serving as the Republican Spokesman for the Veterans Affairs Committee. His other committee assignments include Financial Institutions, Elementary & Secondary Education, Telecommunications, Public Utilities (Republican Spokesperson), Gaming, and State Government Administration.
In addition to veterans’ issues, Watson continues to focus on education issues, fiscal responsibility, and growing Illinois’ job market during his time in the General Assembly. Watson is a father of three and resides in Jacksonville.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Education
B.A. in History, Eastern Illinois University, 1988 M.A. in History, Eastern Illinois University, 1990 M.B.A., University of Illinois at Champaign – Urbana, 1997
[edit] Professional Experience
Vice-President, Marketing, Wareco Convenience Stores, 1991–2001 Adjunct Professor, Strategic Management, MacMurray & Blackburn Colleges, Fall 1999 Social Studies Teacher, Highland High School, 1990 Graduate Assistant, Eastern Illinois University, 1989–1990 Social Studies Teacher, Auburn High School, 1988–1989
[edit] Military Experience
United States Marine Corps Reserve, 3rd Civil Affairs Group, 2007–Present Served in Operation Desert Storm, 1990–91 United States Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserves, 1985–1991
[edit] Community Activities
Prairieland United Way Allocating Panel
American Red Cross (Jacksonville), Chairman of the 2005 Hero’s Campaign Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Illinois
[edit] House Committees
Public Utilities, Spokesman Veteran’s Affairs, Spokesman Elementary & Secondary Education Gaming Financial Institutions Telecommunications
[edit] External links
- Jim Watson official website
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Jim Watson (R) 97th District official IL House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative James R. 'Jim' Watson (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Jim Watson
- Illinois House Republican Caucus - Jim Watson profile
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