Jimmy Patelis

Jimmy Patelis is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives 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.

Jimmy Patelis
Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 52nd district
In office January 4, 2021 – May 23, 2021
Preceded by	Rodney Garcia
Succeeded by	Sherry Essmann
In office January 2, 2017 – January 7, 2019
Preceded by	Dave Hagstrom
Succeeded by	Rodney Garcia
Personal details
Born	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Children	4
Education	Montana Technological University (BS)

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.^[1][2]

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.^[3] He resigned in May 2021 after being appointed to the Montana Board of Pardons and Parole.^[4]