Our biography tab offers personal information about candidates drawn from their campaign
websites, social pages and staff research as well as information submitted directly to The Indiana
Citizen.
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Full Name : | Jake Teshka |
| Home City : | South Bend |
| Religion : | Christian |
| Education | |
| Master of Public Affairs, General Studies, Indiana University South Bend, 2010-2013 | |
| Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, St. Joseph's College, 2006-2010 | |
| Professional Experience | |
| Business Development, Majority Builders, Incorporated, 2021-present | |
| Business Development Officer, Interra Credit Untion, 2019-2021 | |
| Regional Sales Manager/General Manager, Best One Tire and Service, 2015-2019 | |
| Intern, Mitch Daniels for Governor Re-election Campaign, 2008 | |
| Political Experience | |
| Candidate, Indiana State House of Representatives, District 7, 2020, 2022, 2024 | |
| Representative, Indiana State House of Representatives, District 7, 2021-present | |
| Member, South Bend Common Council, District 5, 2018-2020 | |
| Current Legislative Committees | |
| Education Committee | |
| Financial Institutions Committee | |
| Public Policy Committee | |
| Org Membership | |
| Member, Granger Community Church, present | |
| Member, Kiwanis, present | |
| Reading Coach, United Way, present | |
| Commissioner, South Bend Redevelopment Commission, 2020-present | |
| Board Member, South Bend Public Transportation Corporation, 2018-present | |
| Board Member, Saint Joseph Country Juvenile Justice Center, 2013-2015 | |
| Executive Director/Field Representative, Saint Joseph County Republican Party, 2011-2014 | |
| Deputy Regional Political Director, Northwest Indiana, Indiana Republican Party, 2008 | |