Alexi Giannoulias
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Alexi Giannoulias (born March 16, 1976) is the Democratic Illinois State Treasurer. Giannoulias defeated the Republican State Senator Christine Radogno in November of 2006, becoming the first Democratic State Treasurer of Illinois in 12 years.
Giannoulias grew up in Chicago, the son of Greek immigrants. He enrolled at the University of Chicago before transferring to Boston University, where he played Division I basketball. Giannoulias was named to the America East Conference Academic Honor Roll each of the two years he played and graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in economics.
Giannoulias played professional basketball in Greece for a year before enrolling at Tulane University’s School of Law in New Orleans. After earning his law degree and passing the Illinois Bar exam, Giannoulias took a position as Vice President and Senior Loan Officer at Broadway Bank.
Giannoulias serves on the board of directors of the Community Banker’s Association of Illinois Legislative Committee, the South Side/Wabash YMCA, and the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce. Giannoulias also founded and chairs the AG Foundation, a not-for-profit charity that donates money to treat child-related illnesses, curb poverty and assist disaster relief organizations.
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[edit] External links
- Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias official state site
- Alexi Giannoulias for Illinois State Treasurer official campaign site
- Follow the Money - Alexander Giannoulias 2006 campaign contributions
| Preceded by Judy Baar Topinka |
Illinois State Treasurer 2007 – present |
Incumbent |
| State Treasurers of the United States | ||||
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AK: Bill Corbus (R)* |
HI: Georgina K. Kawamura (R) |
ME: David Lemoine (D) |
NJ: Bradley Abelow (D) |
SD: Vern Larson (R) |
| *No treasurer in this state; closest equivalent listed | ||||
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