Full Name:
James 'Jim' H. Glenn, Jr.
Gender:
Male
Family:
Widowed; 2 Children: Kim, James III
Birth Date:
02/17/1948
Birth Place:
Birmingham, AL
Home City:
Owensboro, KY
Religion:
Christian
BA, Business Management, Wisconsin State University
Graduated, Borden School of Graphic Art
EdD, Higher Education, University of Kentucky, 2001
MBA, Marketing, University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh, 1974
BS, Business Management, University of Wisconsin at Superior, 1971
Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 13, 2006-2017, 2019-2021
Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 13, 2018, 2020
Candidate, Treasurer, Commonwealth of Kentucky, 2015
Commissioner, City of Owensboro, 2005-2006
Former Member, Agriculture and Small Business Committee, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member, Appropriations and Revenue Committee, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member, Budget Review Subcommittee on Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member, Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member, Education Committee, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member, Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member, Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member, Interim Joint Committee on Education, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member, Interim Joint Committee on State Government, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member, Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member, Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member, Joint Committee on Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member, Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member, Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Committee, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member, Small Business and Information Technology Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member, State Government Committee, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Information Technology, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Rural Issues, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member, Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety Committee, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Board Member, Kentucky League of Cities-Kentucky Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, 2005-2006
Associate Professor/Interim Business Dean, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 1988-present
Former Director, Micro Business Center
Adjunct Faculty, Brescia University, 1990-1995
President, Leadership Council, American Cancer Society of Owensboro, present
Member, Daviess County Cooperative Extension Services
Member, Kentucky Colonels
Former Board Member, League of Women Voters
Former President, Owensboro Career Development
Former Member, Board of Directors, Owensboro Dance Theatre
Former Board Member, Owensboro History and Science Museum
Former Board Member, Owensboro River Park Civic Center
Member, Board of Directors, Elizabeth Munday Senior Center, 2005-2008
Member, Daviess City Democratic Party, 2006
Committeeman, Democratic Precinct 48, 2006
Member, Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, 2005-2006
Council Member, H. L. Neblett Community Center, 2006
Member, Kentucky Business Association, 2005-2006
Member, National Business Education Association, 2005-2006
Member, Southern Business Education Association, 2005-2006
Awards:
KEA-SP Faculty Member of the Year 2002
Owensboro Human Relations Commission's McFarland Leadership Award
Father's Name:
James Glenn Sr.
Father's Occupation:
Chicago policeman
Mother's Name:
Betty Glenn
Mother's Occupation:
Retail Sales
Priority Issues:
In Owensboro, it's about results -- not empty rhetoric. That's why Owensboro needs Jim Glenn fighting for our families. Jim has brought good paying Jobs to Owensboro helping families put food on the table. As a college professor, Jim has taken the initiative on creating Education Opportunities - helping every citizen strive to reach his or her full potential. Jim has shown a commitment for improving Owensboro's Infrastructure which makes the city a better place to work, live, and play. Stand with Owensboro and vote for principled leadership that can bring a better future for our families.