PictureJON C. PORTER, SR.
Republican
Clark County Senatorial
District No. 1
District Manager, Insurance Company
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Born:  May 16, 1955; Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Educated:  Briar Cliff College, Sioux City, Iowa.
Married:  Laurie.
Children:  J. Christopher, Nicole.
Hobbies/Special Interests:  Music, skiing, golf, piano, reading, outdoor recreation.
Legislative Service:  Nevada Senate, 1995-99--three regular sessions; Republican Majority Whip, 1997.

Affiliations:  Past Chairman and Current Board of Directors, Las Vegas Events; Past Chairman, Western Insurance Information Service/Nevada Insurance Council; Advisory Committee, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Institute for Insurance and Risk Management; Charter Board Member, Southern Nevada Water Authority; Board of Directors, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority; Board of Directors, Nevada League of Cities; Civilian Military Council, Nellis Air Force Base.

Personal and Professional Achievements:  "Outstanding Young Men of America," 1986; "Outstanding Men of Southern Nevada," Las Vegan, 1987; "Elected Official of the Year," Nevada League of Cities, 1988; "People to Watch in the ’90s," Las Vegas Sun, 1990; Councilman, City of Boulder City, 1983-93; Mayor, City of Boulder City, 1987-91; Former Member, Clark County District Health Board; Recipient, 1998 Clark County School District’s Exemplary Civic Leadership Award.