Name:                         Jim Pithan

Party:                          Democrat Farmer Labor

Home:                         Ham Lake, MN 55304

Born:                           12/30/64

Family:                        Wife; Cathy, 2 children,

                                      2 Dogs and an Iguana

Education:                 MBA, Finance 

                                      Bridgewater University (June 2003)

                                      B.S. Mankato State University (1989)

Occupation:              Senior Admin Assist (Budget) 

                                      Hennepin County

                                      12 years in the Corrections Field

Military:                       Major, U.S. Army Reserve  

                                      Enlistment date 12/1985, 

                                      Commission Date 09/1989

Awards:                      National Defense Service Medal 1990

                                      Meritorious Service Medal 1999

Current Assignment:

                                     3rd Brigade, 84th Training Division

                                     Logistics Officer, Ft. Snelling, MN 

Other Involvement:

                                    Member St. Paul Catholic Church

                                    Little League Helper

                                    Family Support Group Coordinator           

Qualifications: