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Jim Wheeler III

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Deputy Minority Floor Leader, Nevada State Assembly (2017 - Present)

Nevada State Assembly, District 39 (2012 - Present)

Quick Facts
Personal Details

Jim Wheeler (b. 1953) is a Republican member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 39. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012. He currently serves as House minority leader. He previously served as House assistant minority floor leader.

Wheeler was the Chief Executive Officer of Powerdyne Automotive Products for fifteen years. Later, he served as the general manager of Powerdyne Quarters Horses. He was in the United States Air Force in 1975-1977.

Education

  • Attended, Pierce College
  • Attended, University of Southern California (USC)

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Pierce College
  • Attended, University of Southern California (USC)
  • General Manager, Powerdyne Quarter Horses, 2003-2008
  • Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, Powerdyne Automotive Products, 1990-2005
  • Vice President of Operations, Vortech Engineering, 1990-1992
  • Vice President of Sales, Paxton Products Incorporated, 1984-1990
  • Served, United States Air Force, 1975-1977

Political Experience

  • Attended, Pierce College
  • Attended, University of Southern California (USC)
  • General Manager, Powerdyne Quarter Horses, 2003-2008
  • Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, Powerdyne Automotive Products, 1990-2005
  • Vice President of Operations, Vortech Engineering, 1990-1992
  • Vice President of Sales, Paxton Products Incorporated, 1984-1990
  • Served, United States Air Force, 1975-1977
  • Minority Floor Leader, Nevada State Assembly, 2019-present
  • Assembly Member, Nevada State Assembly, District 39, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Nevada State Assembly, District 39, 2018, 2020
  • Deputy Minority Floor Leader, Nevada State Assembly, 2017-2018
  • Majority Whip, Nevada State Assembly, 2015-2016
  • Candidate, Nevada Assembly, 2010

Former Committees/Caucuses

Co-Chair, Candidate Recruitment Committee

Former Member, Corrections, Parole, and Probation Committee, Nevada State Assembly

Member, Freedom (Education) Committee

Former Member, Government Affairs Committee, Nevada State Assembly

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Nevada State Assembly

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Nevada State Assembly

Member, Voter Registration Committee

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Audit Subcommittee

Member, Growth and Infrastructure Committee

Member, Joint Interim Finance Committee

Member, Legislative Commission

Member, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining Committee

Member, Subcommittee on General Government

Member, Subcommittee on K-12/Higher Education/CIP

Member, Ways and Means Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Pierce College
  • Attended, University of Southern California (USC)
  • General Manager, Powerdyne Quarter Horses, 2003-2008
  • Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, Powerdyne Automotive Products, 1990-2005
  • Vice President of Operations, Vortech Engineering, 1990-1992
  • Vice President of Sales, Paxton Products Incorporated, 1984-1990
  • Served, United States Air Force, 1975-1977
  • Minority Floor Leader, Nevada State Assembly, 2019-present
  • Assembly Member, Nevada State Assembly, District 39, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Nevada State Assembly, District 39, 2018, 2020
  • Deputy Minority Floor Leader, Nevada State Assembly, 2017-2018
  • Majority Whip, Nevada State Assembly, 2015-2016
  • Candidate, Nevada Assembly, 2010
  • Member, Douglas County Republican Central Committee Executive Board
  • Representative, Nevada Republican Central Committee
  • Advocate, Congressional and State Legislative, 2011