Benny Shendo, Jr.

Benny Shendo, Jr. DEMDemocrat

State Senator, District 22

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Benny Shendo, Jr.DEMDemocrat State Senator, District 22
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Benny J. Shendo Jr. is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate, representing District 22 since January 15, 2013. Shendo's district covers Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico.

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Education5 - 5 of 3
University of Colorado at Boulder
JD College of Law
1988 - 1989
University of Colorado at Boulder
BS Business
1987
Colorado College
Attended Business
1982 - 1983
Past Positions1 - 12 of 12
Senator
New Mexico State Senate
2013 - Current
First Lieutenant Governor
Pueblo of Jemez
2002
First Lieutenant Governor
Pueblo of Jemez
2009
Second Lieutenant Governor
Pueblo of Jemez
1998
President
Pueblo Insurance Agency
2013 - 2015
Vice President
Business Development, Notah Begay III Consulting
2009 - Current
Cabinet Secretary
Department of Indian Affairs, New Mexico
2004 - 2007
Senior Manager of Native American Programs
University of New Mexico
1997 - 2004
Co-Founder
San Diego Riverside Charter School, Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico
1999
Assistant Dean of Students
Standford University
1994 - 1997
Coordinator
The University of Colorado Upward Bound Program
1989 - 1990
Former Employee
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
Other Experience1 - 3 of 3
Former Chair
Economic & Rural Development Committee, New Mexico State House of Representatives
Former Member
Indian & Cultural Affairs, New Mexico State Senate
Former Vice Chair
Corporations & Transportation Committee, New Mexico State Senate
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