Jimmy Patelis is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the

Montana House of Representatives The Montana House of Representatives is, with the Montana Senate, one of the two houses of the Montana Legislature. Composed of 100 members, the House elects its leadership every two years. Composition of the House :''67th Legislature – 2021� ...

from the 52nd district. He was elected in November 2020, and assumed office on January 4, 2021. He was also elected in November 2016, and served in the Montana House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019.

Early life and education

Patelis was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He received a football scholarship to Montana Technological University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in society and technology.

Career

Patelis worked as a probation officer for 25 years before retiring. He was elected to the Montana House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 4, 2021, succeeding Rodney Garcia.

References

Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Montana Tech Orediggers football players Republican Party members of the Montana House of Representatives Politicians from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Players of American football from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania {{Montana-politician-stub