Jim Powers' Biography
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Full Name:
Jim M. Powers
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Jeanne; 3 Children: Talon, Kyle, Katlyn
Birth Date:
12/06/1959
Birth Place:
Tyndall, SD
Home City:
Sioux Falls, SD
Religion:
Catholic
BS, Secondary Education and Teaching, Dakota State University, 1981-1984
Attended, Secondary Education and Teaching, South Dakota State University, 1978-1979
No political experience information on file.
No caucus information on file.
Battalion Chief, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, 2014-present
Former Tender, Bricklayer
Former Farmer/Rancher, Family Owned Farm
Former Assistant, Land Surveyor
Fire Captain, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, 2002-2014
High School Science Teacher, Marty Indian School, 1985-1986
Secondary Science Teacher, Marty Indian School, 1985-1986
Bell Ringer, The Salvation Army
Vice President, Sioux Falls Fire Fighters Local 814, 2001-2014
Fire Apparatus Operator, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, 1994-2002
Fire Fighter, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, 1987-1994
Awards:
Veteran's of Foreign War's firefighter of the year - 1989-1990
Father's Occupation:
Farmer
Favorite Book:
1776
Adams
Truman
The Bully Pulpit
The Expanse series
Game of Thrones series
The Da Vinci Code
Angels and Demons
Digital Fortress
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Hunting
Walking
Bicycling
Reading
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I was fed up with the lack of representation I was receiving in my District, as well as the corruption and dishonesty that have come from 40 years of one party rule in South Dakota.