Jay Obernolte (23)

Jay Phillip Obernolte is a Republican U.S. Representative for California's 23rd Congressional District, serving since 2021. Born on August 18, 1970, he is a businessman, video game developer, and owner of FarSight Studios. Prior to Congress, he served in the California State Assembly for the 33rd District , as Mayor of Big Bear Lake , and on various local boards including the Big Bear Airport Board. Notable achievements include chairing the House Subcommittee on Research and Technology, authoring bipartisan wildfire mitigation legislation, advocating for veterans' healthcare, and focusing on science, technology, water infrastructure, and wildfire prevention. He is the only current member of Congress with a graduate degree in artificial intelligence and holds certifications as a flight instructor and martial arts teacher. He lives in Big Bear Lake with his wife Heather and their two sons.

Education and Political Experience

Education

• Doctorate in Public Administration, California Baptist University.
• M.S. in Artificial Intelligence, University of California, Los Angeles .
• B.S. in Engineering and Applied Science, California Institute of Technology .

Political Experience

• U.S. Representative, California's 23rd District ; serves on House Committees on Energy and Commerce , Budget, and Science, Space, and Technology .
• California State Assemblymember, 33rd District .
• Mayor, City of Big Bear Lake .
• Local boards: Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District, Mojave Desert and Mountain Integrated Waste Authority, Mountain Regional Transit Authority, League of California Cities Desert-Mountain Division, Big Bear City Airport District .