34th Legislature(2025-2026)
Member Information
Jim Elkins
LEGISLATIVE SERVICE:
2005-2006 Representative District
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:04/19/1937;
Bend, Oregon
SPOUSE:Nancy
CHILDREN:Jamie, Jeanette
EDUCATION:High School: Albany High School, 1956
College/University: University of Oregon;
Oregon State College
MILITARY SERVICE:Oregon National Guard, 6 years of service, honorably discharged
OTHER:One of original 7 incorporators of the Ketchikan Alcohol Recovery (KAR) House.
OCCUPATION:Retired Business Owner & Lobbyist from Ketchikan
EMPLOYMENT:Owner/Operator, Focsle, Inc.;
Lobbyist, City of Valdez;
Lobbyist, City of Saxman;
Lobbyist, Ketchikan Gateway Borough;
Lobbyist, Ketchikan Public Utilities;
Lobbyist, Ketchikan School District
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS:Member, Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce;
Member, Ketchikan Vistitors Bureau;
Member, BPOE;
Member, American Legion;
Member, Moose Lodge;
Member, Masonic Lodge;
Lifetime Member, Ketchikan Rod and Gun Club;
Member, Ketchikan CHARR;
Honorary Lifetime Member, Alaska State CHARR
SPECIAL INTERESTS:Family, Political History - especially Western and Alaskan history
