James R Schellinger (Republican)
County Commissioner - - (111)
Biography
Born in Casper, Wyoming. Grew up in Glenrock as the oldest of five children. Worked on ranches, installed flooring, and worked oilfield construction to put myself through college. Received an AAS-Business Administration from Northwest Community College, Powell, WY. Transferred to Black Hills State College, Spearfish SD where I received my BS-Business Administration. Employed in 1986 by KWIV radio in Douglas, WY. Married my wife, Cheryl, June 1987. Moved to Sheridan in 1989 to work for KROE, which has since become Sheridan Media Marketing Group, where I am currently employed as Director of Sales. I am the proud father of two children, Cody and Cassidy, and grandfather of two boys, Beckham and Emerson.
Experience
Jaycees: District Director, State Vice President, State President, Institute Chairman
Chamber of Commerce : Retail Committee Chairman, Board Member & President, Ambassador
Christmas In April (elderly home restoration)
Sheridan City Council (1994-2002)
Sheridan Area Water Supply Joint Powers Board
Sheridan Travel & Tourism
Wyoming Animal Damage Management Board
Elks Lodge #520 Trustee
Wyoming Chambers Health Benefit Ins. Board
Sheridan County Republican Precinct Committeeman
Education
AAS-Business Administration, Northwest Community College
BS-Business Administration, Black Hills State
Certified Marketing Consultant Radio Advertising Bureau
Public Officer Training Certificate, Wyoming Department of Audit
Community Activities and Memberships
Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador
Life Link Sheridan County Board
Elks Lodge #520
Sheridan County Travel & Tourism
Sheridan County Community Holiday Dinner
Community Theater
Why I am Running
We all live here in Sheridan County for many reasons; low taxes, clean air, clean water, good roads, public safety, great schools, healthcare, transportation, and a plethora of recreational opportunities. Recently, it seems like many of these things are being threatened. I am running to help protect all the attributes that I feel add to the quality of life we've come to enjoy, by brining my common sense approach, and leadership skills to this county office.
Top 3 Priorities
1. Help set policy that manages continuing growth, while also preserving ag lands for future use
2. Maintain and improve basic infrastructure, which is suffering due to increased use
3. Wisely use tax revenues, across the board, to protect funding for essential county services