Background
Schoettler, Gail Sinton was born on October 21, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of James and Norma Sinton.
Schoettler, Gail Sinton was born on October 21, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of James and Norma Sinton.
Bachelor in Economics, Stanford University, 1965; Master of Arts in History, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1969; Doctor of Philosophy in History, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1975.
She had previously served as Colorado State Treasurer from 1987 to 1995. She was the unsuccessful Democratic nominee for Governor of Colorado in 1998, losing to Bill Owens by 7,783 votes. Since then, Schoettler has remained active in politics, and some believed she would run again in 2006, when Owens was prevented by term limits from seeking re-election.
Deciding against running for Governor, she threw her support behind gubernatorial front-runner and Democratic nominee Bill Ritter.
She is currently a non-executive chairperson of AspenBio Pharma. She earned a Bachelor in economics from Stanford and Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in African History from the University of California at Santa Barbara.
Active Douglas County Board Education, Colorado, 1979-1987, president, 1983-1987. Trustee University Northern Colorado, Greeley, 1981-1987. President Denver Children's Museum, 1975-1985.
Board directors Gunnison Ranchland Conservation Legacy, Colorado Conservation Trust, Progress Now, Center for Women's Health Research. Member International Women's Forum (member board directors 1981-1989, president 83-85), Women Executives in State Government (board directors 1981-1987, chairman 1988), Leadership Denver Association (board directors 1987, named Outstanding Alumna 1985), National Congress Lieutenant Governors, Stanford Alumni Association.
Children: Lee, Thomas, James. Married Donald L. Stevens, June 23, 1990.