Background

Jontz, Jim was born on December 18, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Leland Dale and Pauline (Prather) Jontz.

Education

AB, Indiana University, 1973.

Career

Program director Lake Michigan Federation, Chicago. Executive director Indiana Conservation Council, Indianapolis, 1972-1974. Member Indiana House Representatives, 1974-1984, Indiana State Senate, Indianapolis, 1984-1986, United States Congress from 5th Indiana district, Washington, 1987—1993.

President American for Democratic Action, 1998—2002.

Achievements

• Jim Jontz has been listed as a noteworthy congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:

Leland Dale Jontz

Mother:

Pauline (Prather) Jontz