Past Field Director Justin Thiltgen

Justin Thiltgen joined the Democratic National Committee (DNC) / Democratic Party of Oregon (DPO) State Partnership Project as the Oregon Field Director in February of 2006.

Having been born and raised in Iowa, he grew up with politics and grassroots organizing in his blood. During his studies in social & economic geography at the University of Iowa, Justin took a sabbatical to work on his first campaign in 1998 as a Field Organizer for Iowa’s coordinated campaign.

Justin has since worked two cycles of Iowa’s Presidential Precinct Caucuses, numerous state coordinated campaigns, and has managed field operations for a State-wide Coordinated Campaign, a U.S. Congressional and U.S. Senate campaign. He is the proud uncle of five nephews and enjoys visiting them at every opportunity.

During his free time, Justin enjoys barbecuing, playing pinball, spending quality time with his Goldendoodle puppy Julien, and taking advantage of Oregon’s diverse natural landscape.