Submitted by Raju for Congress
In a recently posted video message, former Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger endorsed Raju Chinthala in the Fifth District Congressional Race.
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Schellinger currently serves as the Ambassador of Global Relations in the Office of the President at Butler University. He previously served as President of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and as Chairman/CEO of CSO Architects, one of Indiana’s largest architectural firms.
Schellinger emphasized the impact Chinthala has had on Indiana’s economy.
“Raju was by my side as Secretary of Commerce as we traveled the world,” Schellinger said. “We brought over 100,000 jobs back to Indiana from abroad. We brought over $24 billion of capital investment into Indiana. I am excited and proud to endorse Raju for Congressman in the Fifth District, because Raju will represent all of us.”
Chinthala thanked Schellinger for his endorsement and made a commitment to all Hoosiers.
“I cherish the working relationship and friendship I have had with Jim Schellinger over the years,” Chinthala said. “I appreciate his endorsement and promise to continue focusing on economic development initiatives that provide opportunities for every family in Indiana.”
Schellinger joins an esteemed group of community leaders who have endorsed Chinthala’s campaign, including former Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, businessman Bharat Patel, and Pastor Jerry Zehr. You can read more about these endorsements and see Schellinger’s endorsement video at RajuForCongress.com.
About Raju Chinthala
Raju Chinthala, a native of Indiana since 1996, is a successful speech-language pathologist, Hoosier businessman, International Economic Advisor, and politico. He is the Treasurer of the Hamilton County Republican Party and has served as Senior Advisor for India at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and as Founder and President of the Indiana India Business Council.
Chinthala has been honored by President Biden with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022 and has received the Sagamore of the Wabash Award from both Governor Pence and Governor Holcomb. He lives in Carmel with his wife Dr. Prasanna Chinthala, their son Anoop, and their dog Snowball.
Learn more about the candidate at RajuForCongress.com.