Jim Gartner is an American politician and retired businessman serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 53rd district.

Gartner earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Washburn University in 1974.

[1] Prior to entering politics, Gartner worked as an employee of Southwestern Bell for 30 years, retiring as vice president of external affairs.

He served in the United States Marine Corps for three years during the Vietnam War.

In 2016, Gartner was selected by 53rd district Democratic precinct committee-members to replace Annie Tietze in a special election.