Jim Sacia

_{Illinois State Representative
89th Legislative District}

Legislative Office
50 W. Douglas Street
Stewart Centre Suite 1003
Freeport IL 61032-4136
Phone: 815-232-0774
Fax: 815-232-0777

Springfield Office
210 N. Stratton Building
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-8186
Fax: 217-558-7016

E-mail: jimsacia@aeroinc.net

Website: http://www.jimsacia.com/

Representative Jim Sacia has been a lifelong Republican. Jim resides in Pecatonica. Jim and his wife, Jenny, have been married 40 years and have 3 children and 1 grandchild: sons Jerry, John and Jesse who is married to Jen and their son Tully. Jim has been State Representative, 89th House District for 7 years, starting his 8th.

Committee assignments for the 96th General Assembly:
Investigative Committee
Agriculture & Conservation (Republican Spokesperson)
Prison Reform (Republican Spokesperson)
Juvenile Justice Reform
International Trade & Commerce
Veterans Affairs
Judiciary II -- Criminal Law

Professional Experience:
NITE Equipment Inc., President & CEO, 1997 to present
FBI, Special Agent 1969-1997
River Falls, Wisconsin Police Department, Police Officer 1967-1969

Education:
University of Wisconsin-River Falls (Wisconsin State University), Bachelors' Degrees in Psychology and Speech, 1965-1969

Professional and Civic Affiliations:
Society of former Special Agents of the FBI
Life Member, National Rifle Association
Illinois Independent Automobile Dealers Association
Licensed Auctioneer, Wisconsin and Illinois
Freeport Chamber of Commerce
Member of Winnebago County Board, 1999-2002
Member of the Winnebago Illinois School Board, 1988-1996
President of the Winnebago School Board, 1994-1996
Chairman of the Citizens to Continue Quality Education (CCQE), 1986-1988
Past Board Member of the Foundation for Education Excellence
Director of the German American State Bank
National Federation of Independent Business
American Legion
Life Member of US Army Ranger Association (Ranger Qualified)
Past Associate Director of the Winnebago County Soil & Water District
Member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pecatonica, Illinois
Farm Bureau
Pheasants Forever

Awards:
Winnebago County Conservation Farmer, 1979
Chairman's Award for Conservation Excellence, 1986
Conservation Farm Family of the Year, 1988
Numerous Law Enforcement Commendations

Military Service:
US Army 1962-1965 -- Enlisted
Army National Guard 1965-1969 -- Commissioned Officer