Jim Poolman | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the North Dakota Republican Party Acting | |
| In office February 20, 2018 – March 20, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Kelly Armstrong |
| Succeeded by | Rick Berg |
| Insurance Commissioner of North Dakota | |
| In office January 1, 2001 – August 31, 2007 | |
| Governor | John Hoeven |
| Preceded by | Glenn Pomeroy |
| Succeeded by | Adam Hamm |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 15, 1970 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nicole Poolman |
| Education | University of North Dakota (BA) |
Jim Poolman (born May 15, 1970, in Fargo, North Dakota) is a banker and politician from the U.S. state of North Dakota. He served as Insurance Commissioner of North Dakota from 2001 until his resignation on August 31, 2007.[1]
Poolman was raised in Fargo, North Dakota and graduated from Fargo South High School in 1988. In 1992, he graduated from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Poolman then went on to be elected to the North Dakota House of Representatives as a Republican later in 1992, serving District 42. Poolman was elected as North Dakota Insurance Commissioner in 2000, and took office in 2001. He was re-elected in 2004, when he received 64% of the vote against challenger Terry Barnes. He is married to Nicole, who is a teacher and State Senator, and has three children; Collin, Grace, and Nicholas.