John N. Shanks II

Background

Shanks II, John N. was born on April 11, 1945 in California, Missouri, United States.

Education

Indiana University-Bloomington (Bachelor of Arts, 1968). Indiana University-Indianapolis (Juris Doctor, 1971).

Career

Worked at Buschmann, Carr & Shanks, Professional Corporation (Indianapolis, Indiana) specializing in Insurance Law (Worker"s Compensation), Corporations (not-for-profit), Government Relations, Administrative Law. Admitted to the bar, 1971, Indiana. Assistant Attorney General, Indiana, 1972-1976.

Hearings Commissioner, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, 1976-1978.

Executive Director, Indiana State Election Board, 1978-1981. Chairman, Workers" Compensation Board of Indiana, 1981-1988.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Indiana Public Employers Plan, Incorporated., 1989—. Member, Executive Committee, 1983-1988, Secretary, 1987 and Vice President, 1988, International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC).

President, 1988-1991, Board of Directors, 1993, International Workers" Compensation Foundation, Incorporated.

Board of Directors, National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards, 1984-1988. Board of Directors, Indiana Worker"s Compensation Institute, 1991—. Board of Directors, Indiana Fire Services Institute, 1990—.

Member: American Society of Association Executives.

Indiana Society of Association Executives. Self-Insurance Institute of America.

Columbia Club. Member: Hamilton County, Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations.

Fellow: Indiana Bar Foundation. Supreme Court Historical Society.

Military: Captain, United States Air Force Reserve, 1968-1976.

Achievements

• John N. Shanks II has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, Executive Committee, 1983-1988, Secretary, 1987 and Vice President, 1988, International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC). President, 1988-1991, Board of Directors, 1993, International Workers" Compensation Foundation, Incorporated. Board of Directors, National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards, 1984-1988.

Board of Directors, Indiana Worker"s Compensation Institute, 1991—.

Board of Directors, Indiana Fire Services Institute, 1990—. Member: American Society of Association Executives.

Indiana Society of Association Executives. Self-Insurance Institute of America.

Columbia Club. Member: Hamilton County, Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations.

Fellow: Indiana Bar Foundation. Supreme Court Historical Society. Military: Captain, United States Air Force Reserve, 1968-1976.