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Jim Schellinger
| Jim Schellinger | |
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| Basic facts | |
| Organization: | Indiana Economic Development Corporation |
| Role: | President |
| Location: | Indianapolis, Ind. |
| Education: | University of Notre Dame |
| Website: | Official website |
Jim Schellinger is president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and a supporter of Democratic candidates in the state. He campaigned for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Indiana in 2008.
Career
Jim Schellinger began his career at CSO Architects in 1987. He was promoted to president and chief executive officer of the architectural firm in 1996. Under his leadership, the firm managed a number of large-scale projects in Indiana including Indianapolis International Airport, the Indiana Historical Society Museum and the Indiana State Government Center North.[1][2]
In addition to his work in the private sector, Schellinger has been involved in Indiana politics. In 2008, Schellinger campaigned for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Indiana. He lost the nomination to Jill Long Thompson. Schellinger has donated more than $930,000 to Democratic causes through private, family and campaign contributions. As chairman of the Indiana Democrat Victory Committee, Schellinger helped contribute more than $1.14 million to Democratic campaigns and committees.[1][2]
In August 2015, Republican Governor of Indiana Mike Pence reached across the political aisle and appointed Schlessinger president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). Schlessinger will take a leave of absence from his role at CSO architects during his tenure at the IEDC.[1][2][3]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Indianapolis Star, "Pence appoints former Democratic candidate for governor to run IEDC," July 29, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 CBS WTTV, "Gov. Pence appoints Democrat to lead Indiana’s economic development efforts," July 29, 2015
- ↑ IN.gov, "Governor Pence appoints Jim Schellinger president of the Indiana Economic Development Corp.," July 29, 2015
