Gail Schoettler
Gail S. Schoettler (born October 21, 1943) was an American politician and businesswoman who served as the 44th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado and 50th Colorado State Treasurer.[1]
Gail Schoettler | |
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44th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado | |
In office January 3, 1995 – January 12, 1999 | |
Governor | Roy Romer |
Preceded by | Samuel Cassidy |
Succeeded by | Joe Rogers |
50th Treasurer of Colorado | |
In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1995 | |
Governor | Roy Romer |
Preceded by | Roy Romer |
Succeeded by | Bill Owens |
Personal details | |
Born | Gail Sinton October 21, 1943 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Donald Stevens |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | Stanford University (BA) University of California, Santa Barbara (MA, PhD) |
Early life and education
Schoettler was born Gail Sinton in Los Angeles, California on October 21, 1943. Schoettler's father was a cattle rancher and member of the Shandon school board. Schoettler has a brother and twin sister. Schoettler grew up on a cattle farm in Shandon, California.[2][3][4][5] Im 1965, Schoettler earned a Bachelor of Art degree in economics from Stanford University. Schoettler earned a master's degree and PhD degree in African History from University of California, Santa Barbara.[2][3][4]
Career
Schoettler became a research assistant for an African studies professor at University of Denver's Graduate School of International Studies, earning $2.00 an hour.[3]
In 1975, Schoettler co-founded and became the President of the Denver Children Museum in Denver, Colorado, until 1985.[4][6] In 1979, Schoettler became a member of Board of Education in Douglas County, Colorado. Schoettler served until 1987.[4]
In 1983, Schoettler became an Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Personnel.[7] In 1984, Schoettler co-founded Women's Bank of Denver.[8][3]
On November 4, 1986, Schoettler became the 50th Colorado State Treasurer. Schoettler defeated Dick Sargent and Joseph M. Nelson with 51.60% of the votes.[9] On November 6, 1990, as an incumbent, Schoettler won the election and continued serving as Treasurer of Colorado. Schoettler defeated Dick Sargent and Karen Thiessen with 53.74% of the votes.[10]
In November 1994, Schoettler was elected Lieutenant Governor of Colorado as the running mate of Roy Romer.[11]
On November 3, 1998, Schoettler lost the election as the Democratic nominee for Governor of Colorado. Schoettler was defeated by Bill Owens with 48.43% of the votes. Schoettler was defeated by 7,783 votes.[12][13][14]
Schoettler and Judy Wagner started a women's group that would raise money to support women candidates. Schoettler cofounded Electing Women and Electing Women Alliance.[3][15]
In 1999, Schoettler was appointed as the U.S. Ambassador of 2000 World Radiocommunication Conference, hosted in Istanbul, Turkey.[16][17]
Schoettler is the owner of eGlobalEducation, a travel company.
Personal life
At 21 years old, Schoettler married Donald Stevens, a geologist, and they moved to Santa Barbara, California. In 1969, Schoettler and her family moved to Colorado. Schoettler have three children and two step-children. Schoettler and her family live in Parker, Colorado.[2][3][17][4]
See also
References
- "Gail S. Schoettler Profile". Forbes. October 7, 2010. Retrieved 2011-01-01.
- "Gail Schoettler". cogreatwomen.org. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
- "Gail Schoettler, Colorado Women's Hall of Fame Class of 2018". thedenverchannel.com. March 2, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- "Lt. Governor Gail Schoettler". cbsnews.com. October 13, 1998. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- "James Sinton". legacy.com. 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- "Children's Museum of Denver". brsarch.com. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- "Gail Schoettler". investhernetwork.org. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- "10 Inspiring Women Inducted Into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame". cobizmag.com. March 27, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
- "CO Treasurer". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 1986. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- "CO Treasurer". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 1990. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- "1994 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Colorado". uselectionatlas.org. November 1994. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- "CO Governor". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 1998. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- "Colorado - Governor". cnn.com. November 4, 1998. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- "Owens first GOP Colorado governor in more than two decades". cnn.com. November 4, 1998. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- "Gail Schoettler". kamiguildner.com. 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- "Schoettler Heads U.S. WRC-2000 Delegation". ntia.doc.gov. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- "Schoettler, Gail". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
External links
- 2000 World Radiocommunication Conference at ITU.int
- Children' Museum of Denver
- Gail Schoettler at cogreatwomen.org
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Roy Romer |
Treasurer of Colorado 1987–1995 |
Succeeded by Bill Owens |
Preceded by Samuel Cassidy |
Lieutenant Governor of Colorado 1995–1999 |
Succeeded by Joe Rogers |
Party political offices | ||
Preceded by Roy Romer |
Democratic nominee for Governor of Colorado 1998 |
Succeeded by Rollie Heath |