Jim Jontz

A Representative from Indiana. Born in Indianapolis, Ind. , December 18, 1951. Attended public schools. A. B. , Indiana University, Bloomington, 1973. Graduate studies at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. , and Butler University, Indianapolis. Program director, Lake Michigan Federation and Indiana Conservation Council. Public relations director, Sycamore Girl Scout Council. Instructor, Butler University. Member, Indiana State house of representatives, 1974-1984. Member, Indiana State senate, 1984-1986. Elected as a Democrat to the One Hundredth and to the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1987-January 3, 1993). Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1992 to the One Hundred Third Congress. Died on April 14, 2007, in Portland, Oreg. Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Ind.