Jim Elder's Biography
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Full Name:
James 'Jim' Whisler Elder
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Suzanne; 4 Children: Patrick, Kelly, Siobhan, Shane
Birth Date:
12/02/1931
Birth Place:
Powell,WY
Home City:
Manhattan, MT
Attended, Political Science, Montana State University, 1956
BA, History/English, University of Montana, 1954
Photographer/Public Relations Advisor, National, State and County Campaigns, 1956-present
Precinct Captain
Candidate, Montana House of Representatives, District 67, 2010
Vice Chair, Gallatin County Democratic Central Committee, 2008-2009
Precinct Captain, Teton County, Wyoming Democrats, 1970-2000
No caucus information on file.
Journalist/Photographer, Freelance, 1961-2001
Owner, Camera Shop, 1956-1961
River Guide, Jackson, 1956-1961
High School Teacher, Jackson, Wyoming School District, 1956-1961
Bus Driver, Beck Transportation, 1953-1956
United States Air Force, 1951-1953
Sales/Mechanic/Truck Driver, 1948-1950
Member, American Society Media Photographers, 1975-present
Founder/Board Member, Habitat For Humanity, Teton County, 1993-2000
Member, Outdoor Writers Association of America, 1965-1988
Fireman, Teton County Fire Department, 1962-1972
Assistant National Advisor, Avalanche/Ski Safety, National Ski Patrol, 1965-1970
Deputy Sheriff, Teton County, 1965-1970
Patrol Leader, National Ski Patrol System, Jackson Hole, 1964-1965