John Spiros (Rep.), 86th Assembly District
Born Akron, Ohio, July 28, 1961; married; 5 children. Graduate Marietta H.S. (Marietta, Ohio) 1979; A.A.S. criminal justice MTCC (Omaha, NE) 1985. Vice president, safety and claims management for a transport company. Served in U.S. Air Force 1979-85. Member: Trucking Industry Defense Assn. (bd. mbr.); Wis. Farm Bureau; Central Wis. State Fair (bd. mbr.). Former member: Marshfield Rotary Club. City of Marshfield Alderman 2005-13.
Elected to Assembly 2012. Biennial committee assignments: 2013 — Criminal Justice (vice chp.); Children and Families; Transportation; Ways and Means.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-1182; (888) 534-0086 (toll free).
E-mail: Rep.Spiros@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: Marshfield 54449.
Mailing address: Office: Room 17 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8953, Madison 53708.
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