John Velis
| John Velis | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 4th Hampden district |
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Assumed office April 16, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Donald Humason, Jr. |
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| Born |
John Christopher Velis January 26, 1979 Westfield, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relations | Peter Velis (uncle) |
| Residence | Westfield, Massachusetts |
| Education |
University of South Florida (B.S) Suffolk University Law School (J.D.) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Awards |
 Bronze Star
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| Website |
Massachusetts legislature website Campaign website |
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| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 2011–present |
| Rank |
 Captain
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| Unit | 3rd LOD (Reserve) |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
John Christopher Velis (born January 26, 1979) is an American politician and member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He is a Democrat from Westfield, Massachusetts and represents the 4th Hampden district.
Velis was born on January 26, 1979 in Westfield, Massachusetts to Susan and Jim Velis, one of three children with his brother Adam and sister Jennifer. His uncle, Peter Velis, served as a Hampden Superior Court Judge from 1999–2012 and member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, where he represented the 5th Hampden district (Southampton, Montgomery, and Westfield) from 1973–1979. He was educated at Westfield High School and graduated in 1998, attended Roxbury Community College, graduated from University of South Florida in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in political science, and from Suffolk University Law School in 2008 with a Juris Doctor.
Prior to practicing law with his uncle, Velis spent time a number of government settings holding internships in the Hampden County District attorney's office, Hampden County Superior Court and the Massachusetts Treasurer's office. He was also an intern at the White House during the term of President George W. Bush. After returning to civilian life, Velis was appointed by Westfield Mayor Daniel Knapik to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities and is a volunteer basketball coach for the Greater Westfield Boys & Girls Club.
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