Jim Baird (politician)
Jim Baird | |
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Official portrait, 2019 | |
| 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 | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | 523rd Transportation Company |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War (WIA) |
| Awards | |
| Academic background | |
| Thesis | Effects of lactose, dried whey, enzyme supplementation and presoaking of the diet on early-weaned pig performance and nutrient utilization (1983) |
James Richard Baird (born June 4, 1945) is an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Indiana's 4th congressional district since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, 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.