Jim Baird (politician)
James Richard Baird (born June 4, 1945) is an American businessman and politician who serves as the U.S. representative from Indiana's 4th congressional district. Before being elected to Congress, Baird served from 2010 to 2018 as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives and as a Putnam County commissioner from 2006 to 2010. A Vietnam veteran, Baird was elected to Congress on November 6, 2018.
Jim Baird | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 4th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Todd Rokita |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
| In office November 16, 2010 – November 20, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Michael |
| Succeeded by | Beau Baird |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Richard Baird June 4, 1945 Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Danise Baird |
| Children | 3, including Beau |
| Residence(s) | Greencastle, Indiana, U.S. |
| Education | Purdue University (BS, MS) University of Kentucky (PhD) |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1969–1972 |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
| Unit | 523rd Transportation Company |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Bronze Star Purple Heart |
| Academic background | |
| Thesis | Effects of lactose, dried whey, enzyme supplementation and presoaking of the diet on early-weaned pig performance and nutrient utilization (1983) |
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