Rep. Shri Thanedar

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Biographical

Gender: Male
Pronunciation: shree TAN-nuh-dahr
Date of Birth: Feb. 22, 1955 (age: 69)
Place of Birth: Belgaum, India
Religion: Hindu
Hometown: Belgaum, India
Place of Residence: Detroit, Mich.
Occupation: Business owner and chemist

Wikipedia

Official biography

Family:

Married: Shashi Thanedar, Aug. 7, 1999

Previous relationship: Shamal Thanedar Widowed, May 24, 1984 in India

2 children: Neil, Samir

Biography:

Congressman Shri Thanedar has proudly represented the people of Michigan in the U.S. House since 2023.

Prior to being elected to Congress in 2022, Congressman Thanedar served in the Michigan House of Representatives. At the State Capitol he helped pass the largest increase in per-pupil funding for Michigan Public Schools in state history. Congressman Thanedar knows first hand how important education can be for a young person, just as it was for him.

Born into a large family in Southern India, Congressman Thanedar knows firsthand the struggles and stigma of poverty. At times his family home lacked running water and electricity and he was sometimes unsure of where his next meal would come from. But, in 1979. After completing his undergr aduate and Masters Degrees in Chemistry, Congressman Thanedar came to America in order to complete his PHD in Chemistry at the University of Akron, which he earned in 1982. He later became a US Citizen in 1988. While in school, Congressman Thendar worked as a janitor to make ends meet and at times slept in his car.

After completing his education, Congressman Thanedar worked as a researcher and eventually an entrepreneur where he built successful companies. His companies employed hundreds of people and helped in the development of life-saving pharmaceutical drugs. In recognition of his success, Congressman Thanedar was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 1997, 2007, and 2016. In 2016, when Congressman Thanedar sold his business, he shared $1.5 million from the sale with his 50 employees with amounts based on their tenure – a company secretary who was the longest serving employee received the largest bonus.

After Congressman Thanedar retired as a business leader and scientist, he took up the calling of public service. In 2018 he ran for Governor of Michigan. While not victorious, Congressman Thanedar advocated for working families by bringing forward critical issues like universal health care, raising the minimum wage, and improving Michigan’s crumbling infrastructure. In 2020, he ran successfully for the Michigan Legislature. There he served on the powerful appropriations committee and helped bring millions of dollars back to his Detroit based district.

Congressman Thanedar will never forget what it's like to live in poverty, and he will never stop working to lift Michigan families out of it. That’s why he’s committed to fighting for more education and job training resources for southeast Michigan, a higher minimum wage, universal health care, and programs to jumpstart entrepreneurship in historically disenfranchised communities. Together, these initiatives will close the racial wealth gap and help more families in southeast Michigan thrive.

Congressman Thanedar lives in Detroit’s Palmer Woods neighborhood with his wife Shashi. He is a proud father and grandfather. See more >>

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Website, campaign

Email, campaign: info@shriforcongress.com

X (Twitter), campaign

Instagram, campaign

Facebook, campaign

YouTube, campaign

Social Networking:

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Instagram

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TikTok, official

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Official Links:

Website, official

Press Releases

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Education

University of Akron - PhD, polymers and organometallic chemistry (1979-1982)

Activities and notes: Outstanding Teaching Assistant award recipient
Fontbonne College School of Business - MBA, management and human resources (1986-1987)
University of Bombay (India) - MS, chemistry (1977)
Karnatak University (India) - BS, chemistry (1973)

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 2023-) In Office

Member, 13th Congressional District of Michigan

State Legislature Offices:

Michigan House of Representatives (Jan. 1, 2021-Dec. 31, 2022)

D Representative, District 3

Employment History

Avomeen Analytical Services (2010-2022)

Founder
Michigan Office of the Governor (2017-2018)

Candidate
Chemir Analytical Services (Oct. 1990-April 2010)

CEO/Owner
Petrolite Corp.

Polymer Synthesis Chemist/Project Leader

Associated Organizations

Board membership:

Project Healthy Community
Thanedar Samir Irrevocable Trust
Trustee
Thanedar Neil Irrevocable Trust
Trustee
Collateral Trust
Trustee
Shri Thanedar Living Trust
Trustee
Project Healthy Community

Election campaign:

Board membership:

Azopharma Contract Pharmaceutical Services (2003-2010)
Chair/Owner
Azopharma Product Development Group (2003-2010)
Chair

Owner:

Lycoming Analytical Laboratories (2003-2005)

Fellowship:

University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) (1982-1984)
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Chemistry

Awards

Legislative Leader Award (Humane Society Legislative Fund) (March 2024)
Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Central Midwest Region (Ernst & Young LLP) (2016)
Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Central Midwest Region (Ernst & Young LLP) (2007)
Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Central Midwest Region (Ernst & Young LLP) (1999)

Activities and Interests

Languages: Marathi

Publications

The Blue Suitcase: Tragedy and Triumph in an Immigrant's Life (2008)
This Is Shri's Wish (2004)

Contact Information

Email, member official contact form

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address:	1039 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-2213
Phone:	202-225-5802
Fax:	202-226-2356

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Privately Financed Travel

1 trip taken in 2023 costing $28,758

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Trip Destinations:

Israel

Trip Sponsors:

American Israel Education Foundation

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2023
Election Candidate: 2022
Candidacy Extension: 2022
Extension Letter: 2024, 2023
Stock transaction: 02/23/2024, 02/09/2023
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Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.65
(House Average: 0.25)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $60,502.70
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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Committees

House Homeland Security Committee

House Homeland Security Committee Oversight, Investigations and Accountability Subcommittee

House Homeland Security Committee Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee, Ranking Member

House Small Business Committee

House Small Business Committee Contracting and Infrastructure Subcommittee

House Small Business Committee Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development Subcommittee

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