Occupation: Chemist (Retired)
Born: Brazil, Indiana, May 9, 1945
Education:
BA in Chemistry, DePauw University (1967)
Certifications:
Teachers License, Indiana State University (1971)
Career:
Substitute Teacher, High Schools in Indiana and Michigan (1997-2009)
Chemist, Apex Pharmaceutical, Elkhart, IN (1993-1995)
Chemist, Whitehall Laboratories, Elkhart, IN (1972-1991)
Teacher, Chemistry, LaSalle High School, South Bend, IN (1971)
Teacher, Science, Corydon (Ind.) High School (1968-1969)
Career Related:
Commercial Delivery Driver (2011-Present); Substitute Teacher in Michigan Schools (1997-2007); Substitute Teacher in Indiana High Schools (1997-2007)
Civic:
Vice President, Elkhart Jaycees (1981); Treasurer, Elkhart Jaycees (1979-1980);
Creative Works:
Author, Letters to the Editor, Several Indiana Newspapers, Chicago Tribune, Barron’s
Achievements:
Elkhart County Council Candidate for Democrats (2012, 2018); Elkhart U.S. House Candidate in Several Indiana Districts (1986-2016); Indiana General Assembly Candidate (1982, 1984); Bowled in over 88 counties of Ohio, as well as many Indiana counties
Memberships:
Member, League of Women Voters of Elkhart County (1988-Present); Member, American Chemical Society (1969-Present); Member, Economic Club of Michiana (1986-2016); Member, Elkhart Chamber of Commerce (1979-1999); Member, Sigma Xi; Lifetime Member, Elkhart Jaycees
Political Affiliation:
Democrat
Family:
Son of Harold Eugene and Virginia Kathryn (Craft) Spelbring
Brothers
Hobbies:
Reading; sports; Bowling
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in the Midwest – 1990-1991, 22nd Edition (pub. 1989)