Preceded by Jim Sacia Political party Republican Party Name Brian Stewart | Allegiance United States Religion Christian | |
Born October 25, 1957 (age 66)
Freeport, Illinois, U.S. ( 1957-10-25 ) Residence Freeport, Illinois. U.S. Profession Business Owner
Sherriff's Deputy (retired) | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
State Representative Brian W. Stewart Introduces himself to Members of the Illinois House
Brian W. Stewart (born October 25, 1957) is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives serving the 89th district since being sworn into office in October 2013 to replace the outgoing Jim Sacia. The 89th district is located in the northwest corner of the state and includes all of Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties as well as parts of Ogle, Carroll, Winnebago, and Whiteside counties.
Contents
- State Representative Brian W Stewart Introduces himself to Members of the Illinois House
- Early Life Education and Career
- Illinois House of Representatives
- Committees
- References
Early Life, Education, and Career
Stewart is a native of Freeport, IL. After graduating from Freeport High School, Stewart enlisted in the United States Army. He served on Active Duty as a Military Policeman and as a Military Police Investigator and was Honorably Discharged. He then was hired as a Deputy Sheriff with the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Police.
Stewart began the first of his small businesses in 1987 on his kitchen table. Today he owns several businesses and is a major employer in Northwest Illinois.
Illinois House of Representatives
Jim Sacia announced that he would be stepping down from the Illinois House of Representatives in September 2013. Amongst several candidates, Brian W. Stewart was appointed to replace Jim Sacia by the Republican Central Committee. Stewart was sworn in at a public gathering at the Stephenson County Courthouse on October 4, 2013.