Jim Holperin

Jim Holperin DEMDemocrat

American politician

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Jim HolperinDEMDemocrat American politician
73
Years of Age
14
Years of Experience
WIResidence (state)

James C. Holperin (born December 18, 1950) is a retired American politician from Vilas County, Wisconsin. He served in the Wisconsin State Senate (2009–2012) and State Assembly (1983–1994), representing northern Wisconsin. He also served as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism from during the first term of Governor Jim Doyle. He is the only state legislator in history to face recall twice, surviving both.

Education3 - 3 of 1
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
BS
1973
Past Positions1 - 7 of 7
Senator
Wisconsin State Senate
2008 - 2012
Assembly Member
Wisconsin State Assembly
1982 - 1992
Assistant Chief Clerk
Wisconsin State Assembly
1977 - 1979
Former Business Services Coordinator
North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board
Former Director of Aging Programs
Vilas County
Former Executive Director
Trees for Tomorrow Natural Resources Specialty School
Former Legislative Analyst
Wisconsin State Assembly
Other Experience1 - 12 of 12
Board Member
Wisconsin Rural Leadership Program
Board Member
Northwoods Land Trust
Former Board of Trustees
Nicolet Technical College
Founding Board Member
WXPR Public Radio
Founding Board Member
1000 Friends of Wisconsin
Member
Grow North
President
Rotary International, Eagle River
Majority Caucus Sergeant at Arms
Wisconsin State Senate
2009
Secretary
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
2003 - 2007
Member
Governor's Forestry Council
Member
Rustic Roads Board
Member
Transportation Projects Commission