Jake Teshka
Jake Teshka | |
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| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office November 4, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Ross Deal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Saint Joseph's College (BA) Indiana University South Bend (MPA) |
Jake Teshka is an American politician serving as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 7th district. He assumed office on November 4, 2020.
Early life and education
Teshka was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana. After graduating from St. Joseph High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Saint Joseph's College and a Master of Public Administration from Indiana University South Bend.
Career
In 2008, Teshka worked as a regional political director for the Indiana Republican Party. He then worked as a field representative and executive director of the Saint Joseph County Republican Party. He served as a member of the South Bend Common Council from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure on the council, Teshka was the only Republican member. He was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in November 2020. He also works as a business development officer at Interra Credit Union.