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.

Gail Schoettler
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
Education	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.[1][2][3][4] 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.[1][2][3]

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.[2]

In 1975, Schoettler co-founded and became the President of the Denver Children Museum in Denver, Colorado, until 1985.[3][5] In 1979, Schoettler became a member of Board of Education in Douglas County, Colorado. Schoettler served until 1987.[3]

In 1983, Schoettler became an Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Personnel.[6] In 1984, Schoettler co-founded Women's Bank of Denver.[7][2]

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.[8] 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.[9]

In November 1994, Schoettler was elected Lieutenant Governor of Colorado as the running mate of Roy Romer.[10]

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.[11][12][13]

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.[2][14]

In 1999, Schoettler was appointed as the U.S. Ambassador of 2000 World Radiocommunication Conference, hosted in Istanbul, Turkey.[15][16]

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.[1][2][16][3]

See also

• List of female lieutenant governors in the United States
• 1998 Colorado gubernatorial election

References

1. "Gail Schoettler". cogreatwomen.org. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
2. "Gail Schoettler, Colorado Women's Hall of Fame Class of 2018". thedenverchannel.com. March 2, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
3. "Lt. Governor Gail Schoettler". cbsnews.com. October 13, 1998. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
4. "James Sinton". legacy.com. 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
5. "Children's Museum of Denver". brsarch.com. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
6. "Gail Schoettler". investhernetwork.org. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
7. "10 Inspiring Women Inducted Into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame". cobizmag.com. March 27, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
8. "CO Treasurer". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 1986. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
9. "CO Treasurer". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 1990. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
10. "1994 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Colorado". uselectionatlas.org. November 1994. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
11. "CO Governor". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 1998. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
12. "Colorado - Governor". cnn.com. November 4, 1998. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
13. "Owens first GOP Colorado governor in more than two decades". cnn.com. November 4, 1998. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
14. "Gail Schoettler". kamiguildner.com. 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
15. "Schoettler Heads U.S. WRC-2000 Delegation". ntia.doc.gov. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
16. "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