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 : | Julie Olthoff |
| Home City : | Merrillville |
| Religion : | Christian |
| Education | BA, Fine and Studio Arts, Indiana University Northwest |
| Professional Experience | |
| President/Owner, VIA Marketing, 1987-present | |
| Former Art Director, Ad-Com Advertising | |
| Former Cake Decorator, Glen Park Bakery | |
| Political Experience | |
| Candidate, Indiana State House of Representatives, District 19, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024 | |
| Assistant Majority Whip, Indiana State House of Representatives, 2021-present | |
| Representative, Indiana House of Representatives, District 19, 2014-2018, 2021-present | |
| Current Legislative Committees | |
| Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee | |
| Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee | |
| Rules and Legislative Procedures Committee | |
| Org Membership | |
| Member, Work Group, United Way, present | |
| Member, CrossPoint Church, present | |
| President, Merrillville Redevelopment Authority, 2014-2020 | |
| Board Member, Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, 2004-2014 | |
| Financial Comptroller, CrossPoint Church, 2006-2014 | |
| Chair, Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2013 | |
| Founding Board Member, Lake County Economic Development Alliance, 2013 | |
| Founding Board Member, Engaging Northwest Indiana Business Women, 2009-2012 | |
| Member, Lupus Foundation of Northwest Indiana, 2009-2012 | |
| Gala Committee Member, American Heart Association, 2001-2004 | |
| President/Member, Merrillville Plan Commission, 2002-2008, 2010-2012, 2019-present | |
| Chairman, Merrillville Chamber of Commerce, 1998-1999 | |
| Member, Trade Winds Pirate, 1998-present | |
| Member/Chairman/Vice President, Merrillville Board of Zoning Appeals, 1994-1997, 2012, 2019-present | |
| Board Member, Fair Haven | |
| Member, Voice of Business Committee, Crossroads Regional Chamber | |
| Member, Rebuilding Together South Lake County | |
| Member, Crown Point Chamber of Commerce | |
| Member, Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce | |
| Member, Home Builders Association Northwest Indiana | |
