Meet Jim Schellinger.

Experienced. Dedicated. Ready to lead.

A lifelong Hoosier, Jim Schellinger was raised the sixth of eight children in one of South Bend's working-class neighborhoods. His father was a quality control engineer at Bendix Corporation while his mother stayed home and cared for the family.

Following in his brothers' footsteps, Jim played football at St. Joseph's High School (they all wore No. 50). After graduation, he attended Notre Dame where he worked nights and summers at Capitol Tool and Die to pay for his education. Jim graduated with a degree in architecture.

Learn more about Jim Schellinger, his family, and his plans for all of Indiana.

How do you lead in Indiana?

If you're Jim Schellinger, you hit the road and listen to Hoosiers across our state.

Through the magic of Google Maps, explore where Jim has been, and who he's met.

Explore the map.

Who supports Jim Schellinger for Governor of Indiana?

Lots and lots of folks from all over the state. Some are household names, and some are famous only in their own home.

But they all share one thing in common: They all know Indiana needs a leader who listens; Indiana needs a leader like Jim Schellinger.

Who has endorsed Jim Schellinger?

We pick Dem Schellinger in Indiana governor's race (NWI Times)

Perhaps the biggest difference between the two candidates is their background.

Long Thompson has years of government experience, beginning as a Valparaiso City Council member but also including time as a congresswoman and as an undersecretary for rural development issues.

Schellinger is an architect whose firm has built a number of schools across the state.

That background influences their outlook on the state's problems and solutions. Schellinger's strongest selling point is that he has fresh ideas as well as a strong business background.

We endorse Schellinger.

Read the full endorsement here.

Posted on May 4, 2008