Full Name:
Jimmy Phillips
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Judy; 2 Children: Markayla, Mattilyn
Birth Date:
03/29/1966
Birth Place:
East Chicago, IN
Home City:
Yoder, CO
Religion:
Methodist
Telecommunications, United States Army Signal School, 1985
Candidate, Colorado House of Representatives, District 19, 2008
No caucus information on file.
Telecommunications Technician, 2005-present
Driver Trainer, Swift Transportation, 2003, 2005
Corrections Officer, Colorado Department of Corrections, 2004
Telecommunications Supervisor, Qwest Communications, 2000-2002
Software Sales Engineer, O.S.I. Software, 1999-2000
Telecommunications Supervisor, Electric Lightwave Incorporated, 1997-1999
Telecommunications Technician, Worldcom, 1995-1997
Team Sargent, U.S. Army Signal Corp, 1985-1995
Volunteer Fire Fighter, Tri-County Volunteer Fire Department, 2002-present
Awards:
Humanitarian Award (U.S. Army) for work in South Florida after Hurricaine Andrew.
ARCOM (U.S. Army) for service in Operation Desert Storm/Operation Desert Shield.
Current Car:
2007 Dodge Avenger (Flex Fuel)
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
May 3rd
Father's Name:
James E. Phillips
Father's Occupation:
Retired
Favorite Actor/Actress:
John Wayne, Julia Roberts.
Favorite Athlete:
Steve Bartkowski QB for the Atlanta Falcons, 1976-1985.
Favorite Author:
E. Hemmingway
Favorite Book:
Old Man and the Sea by E. Hemmingway
Favorite Color:
Black, Red, Silver.
Favorite Food:
Steak, Seafood/Cajun.
Favorite Movie:
The Cowboys with John Wayne
Favorite Musician:
Top 3: Bob Seger, Jimmy Buffett, Garth Brooks.
Favorite President and Why:
Thomas Jefferson. He was such a visionary. We need more visionaries.
Favorite Quote:
Ronald Reagan's speech after the Challenger disaster that ended with "they have left us to touch the face of God."
Favorite Sport:
NFL Football, NASCAR.
Favorite TV Shows:
Lost, Heroes, CSI: Miami, The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno.
Favorite Type of Music:
Classic Rock, Country.
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Key West, Florida.
Favorite Websites:
CNN.com, AJC.com, nascar.com, atlantafalcons.com.
First Car:
1971 Ford Grand Torino
First Job:
Gas Station Attendant
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Collect Baseball, Football and NASCAR Trading Cards.
Mother's Name:
Patty J. Lowe
Mother's Occupation:
Retired
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
Watch my children grow up. So far, it has been fun!
Names of Grandchildren:
None yet
Number of Grandchildren:
0
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
From history, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin to say thank you for starting such a wonderful country! Personally, I would love to meet Bob Seger and Jimmy Buffett.
Personal Hero and Why:
My father. With only a 6th grade education he took care of 7 children, worked hard but still found some time to teach us the best he could.
Pets (include names):
Dogs include Cotton, Teddy, Chelsie. One cat named M.C.
Priority Issues:
Education, Private Toll Road Reform.
Publications:
N/A
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
To fix a few wrongs in state government, and to be a voice of the people of Colorado, put the citizens of Colorado first. Laws should be made to benefit the people of Colorado, not to groups or people who have the deepest pockets.
Spouse's Occupation:
Nurse