Background
Monk, James Russell was born on October 5, 1947 in Sullivan, Indiana, United States. Son of Lyman Elihu and Charlotte May Monk.
lawyer State Senator state utility regulator
Monk, James Russell was born on October 5, 1947 in Sullivan, Indiana, United States. Son of Lyman Elihu and Charlotte May Monk.
Student, Indiana State University, 1965—1966. AB, Indiana University, 1969. Postgraduate, University Miami, 1974—1975.
Juris Doctor, University Florida, 1977.
Bar: Indiana 1978. Teacher Plantation (Florida) High School, 1969-1971. Teacher South Plantation High School, 1971-1976, director student activities, 1971-1976. Sole practice, Sullivan, 1978-1989.
Prosecutor Sullivan County, 1979-1982, county attorney, 1979-1981.
Member Indiana State Senate, 1982-1989. Chairman Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, 1989.
Member American Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association, Sullivan County Bar Association. Lodges: Kiwanis (past president), Elks, Knights of Columbus (Sullivan).
Married Sarah Jane Stewart (deceased), June 11, 1966. Married Maria Isabel Overman, November 8, 1991. Children: James Stewart, John Robert (deceased), Daniel Joshua.