Alexi Giannoulias

Alexi Giannoulias (born March 17, 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.

See also

• 2006 Election for statewide offices in the State of Illinois.

External links

• Official campaign website