Jim Donelon
Jim Donelon | |
|---|---|
| Insurance Commissioner of Louisiana | |
| In office February 15, 2006 – January 8, 2024 | |
| Governor | Kathleen Blanco Bobby Jindal John Bel Edwards |
| Preceded by | J. Robert Wooley |
| Succeeded by | Tim Temple |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 98th district | |
| In office January 1982 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Grisbaum |
| Succeeded by | Tom Capella |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Joseph Donelon III December 14, 1944 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (Before 1980) Republican (1980–present) |
| Spouse | Merilynn Boudreaux |
| Children | 4 daughters |
| Education | University of New Orleans (BA) Loyola University, New Orleans (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Louisiana Army National Guard |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
James Joseph Donelon III is an American politician. He served as the Louisiana Insurance Commissioner from 2006 to 2024. He previously served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1981 to 2001.