Indiana Legislators from Your Hometown

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1 Indiana Legislators from Your Hometown

2 Lloyd Arnold Years Served: present County(s): Dubois, Spencer, Perry, Crawford, and Orange District: 74 Profession(s): Executive Director of Economic Development in Orange County Education: Oakland City University: Business Management Committees: Natural Resources (Vice chair), Agriculture and Rural Development, Elections, and Apportionment, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Rep. Lloyd Arnold has been a resident of District 74 his entire life and is a member of the 118th General Assembly freshman class. He was raised in Crawford County and now raises a family there with his wife, Jody, a Perry County native. Rep. Arnold graduated from Perry Central High School in 1992, where his father taught. After graduation, Rep. Arnold went on to join the U.S. Army and later joined the Indiana National Guard. During his service in the National Guard, he attended Oakland City University where he studied Business Management and earned a commission as an officer. Rep. Arnold was commissioned as a lieutenant in 1998, and in 2003 he served the Indiana National Guard in Iraq as an executive officer. Rep. Arnold has also served eight years as a reserve sheriff s deputy in District 74, and now serves on the Crawford County Sheriff s Department Merit Board. During his service in the National Guard, Rep. Arnold was employed by Toyota in Princeton as part of the Quality Management Team. Using the experience gained from that position, Rep. Arnold made the decision to open his own businesses in While serving in the Statehouse, Rep. Arnold sold his business and is now helping entrepreneurs succeed as the executive director of Orange County Economic Development Partnership. Rep. Arnold is also a licensed real estate broker.

3 Ron Bacon Years Served: present County(s): Portions of Warrick, Pike, and Spencer District: 75 Profession(s): Respiratory Therapist and Owner of Bacon Properties LLC Education: Deaconess Hospital School of Respiratory Therapy Committees: Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development, Public Health (Vice Chair), Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation State Representative Ron Bacon was first elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in He currently represents District 75, which covers parts of Warrick, Pike and Spencer counties. He is an advocate for fiscal integrity through a balanced state budge, meaningful tax reform, increased economic development and family values. Rep. Bacon has been highly involved in his community. He served as chairman of the St. Mary s Warrick Hospital Foundation for six years, and he is a current director of the Warrick County Chamber of Commerce and a member and past president of the Boonville Kiwanis club. Rep. Bacon is a member of the National Rifle Association, Right to Life of Southwestern Indiana, Indiana Right to Life, and he attends the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Daylight, IN.

4 Jim Baird Years Served: present County(s): Putnam and portions of Clay, Morgan, Owen, and Parke District: 44 Profession(s): Farmer and a home health care agency Education: Purdue University: B.S. and M.S., University of Kentucky: Doctorate Committees: Ways and Means Health and Medicaid Subcommittee, Agriculture and Rural Development, Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation State Representative Jim Baird is a lifelong resident of District 44. Elected in November of 2010, he is proud to represent his district which includes all of Putnam County and portions of Clay, Morgan, Owen and Parke counties. Rep. Baird stands for strong leadership and proven experience. As a lifelong Hoosier, he looks forward to opportunities to advance the quality and character of our state as a place to work and raise a family and enjoy the freedoms we hold precious. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Baird played an active role in the development of a balanced biennial budget without increasing taxes. He is committed to a fiscally responsible government that must live within its means and requires elected officials to make those decisions necessary to balance the budget, provide essential services and create a business climate that is conducive to economic growth. Rep. Baird recognizes that the private sector creates job growth and that sector is more likely to invest when the volatility of government is minimized. Rep. Baird serves as a member of the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee and appreciates the opportunity to use his rural background and understanding of agriculture to arrive at practical, common sense solutions to various issues facing the industry.

5 Eric Bassler Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Daviess, Greene, Martin, Sullivan, and portions of Clay, Knox, and Owen District: 39 Profession(s): Financial Advisor Education: Indiana University: B.A. in Chemistry and Psychology, M.A. in Career Development Committees: Environmental Affairs, Ranking Member Appropriation, School Funding Subcommittee Education and Career Development Eric Bassler is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 39. He was first elected to the chamber in Bassler was an at-large representative on the Washington City Council. Bassler earned his bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Psychology and master's degree in Economics from Indiana University. His professional experience includes working as a financial advisor at Edward Jones Investments.

6 Patrick Bauer Years Served: present County(s): South Bend District: 6 Party: Democratic Profession(s): Educator Education: University of Notre Dame, Indiana University Committees: Judiciary, Environmental Affairs, Public Health, Committee on Joint Rules State Representative B. Patrick Bauer served previously as Speaker of the House through several legislative sessions over the past decade. He has also served previously as House Democratic Leader and as chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee. During his legislative service, Bauer has gained recognition as one of the leading fiscal experts in Indiana state government. In his position as chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee, Pat played an influential role in the creation and passage of the biennial budget that funds most state operations. When not working as a state legislator, Pat serves as Vice President of External Partnerships at Ivy Tech Community College. He also is a member of the advisory boards for Indiana University South Bend and the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Inc.

7 Vaneta Becker Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick District: 50 Profession(s): Real Estate Broker Education: University of Southern Indiana, B.S. Real Estate and Insurance Broker License Committees: Public Policy, Ranking Member Health and Provider Services Environmental Affairs Vaneta Becker is an American politician who serves as a Republican Senator in the Indiana Senate representing portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick County in the southern part of the state. She sits on the Health and Provider Services Committee and chairs its Public Health Subcommittee having moved on from the Chairmanship of the Provider Services Subcommittee. She is the ranking member of the standing committee on Commerce, Public Policy and Interstate Cooperation. Becker graduated from North High School in Evansville and received her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Southern Indiana. She has been a real estate broker in Southwestern Indiana since Her husband, Andy Guarino is a principal with Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation Becker was first elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 1981 and served until She sits on numerous Interim Study Committees: the Evansville State Hospital Advisory Committee, Indiana Commission on Excellence in Health Care, Health and Child Care Issues Evaluation Committee, Health Finance Commission, Indiana Commission for Women, and the Prescription Drug Advisory Committee.

8 Robert Behning Years Served: present County(s): Portions of Marion and Hendricks District: 91 Profession(s): Director of External Affair for the Educators College at Marian University Education: Indiana University: B.S. Committees: House Committee on Education, House Committee Public Health, House Committee Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Representative Behning has served in the Indiana State Legislature since 1992 and represents House District 91, including Marion and Hendricks counties. He was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana and has been a proud Hoosier his entire life. In 1976, he received a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University. He was a small business owner for 34 years and is an active member of his church and community. Throughout his tenure as a representative, he has advocated for education reform in Indiana. As Chair of the House Committee on Education, he led efforts to pass the most comprehensive education reform package in the United States.

9 Mike Bohacek Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Portions of LaPorte, Starke, and St. Joseph District: 8 Profession(s): Enterprise Consultant, Echo Global Logistics Education: DePaul University: B.C. in Finance, DePaul University: B.A. in Economics Committees: Corrections and Criminal Law, Elections, Family and Children Services, Local Government Mike Bohacek is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 8. He was first elected to the chamber in Mike attended DePaul University and received his B.C. in Finance, and his B.A. in Economics. He currently holds a position on the following committees: Corrections and Criminal Law, Elections, Family and Children Services, and Local Government. Mike is a transportation industry veteran and is a consultant with Echo Global Logistics. He believes that Economic Development funding needs to be directed at the areas of the District hat have been hit the hardest. He also feels that we need opportunities for the taxpayers of District Eight to become more involved in government through board and commission appointments

10 Bruce Borders Years Served: present County(s): Sullivan and portions of Vigo, Greene, Knox, and Daviess District: 45 Profession(s): Owner of Border s Insurance and Financial Services Education: Evangel University: Bachelor s Degree in Business Administration Committees: Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, Local Government (Vice Chair), Insurance Born and raised in the Wabash Valley, Bruce Borders represents his home community in the Statehouse. He and his wife of 35 years, Lola, have three children and five grandchildren. Bruce is a hard-working local businessman, dedicated family man and active member of his church. Nationally renowned, Bruce is known for his outstanding Elvis Presley impersonation, which was featured on Late Night with David Letterman, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Joan Rivers Show, 'Entertainment Tonight' and much more. At the Statehouse, Bruce fights hard to support legislation that protects life, keeps government lean and ensures that veterans receive the resources and benefits they greatly deserve.

11 Philip Boots Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Vermillion, Warren and portion of Boone District: 23 Profession(s): Owner and operator of Boots Bros. Oil Co., Co-owner of The Noblesville Times Education: Milligan College and Wabash College Committees: Pension and Labor Phillip "Phil" L. Boots is a Republican member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 23rd District since He attended both Wabash College and Milligan College. Boots proposed eliminating the Board of County Commissioners for 91 Indiana counties in 2008

12 Mike Braun Years Served: present County(s): Portions of Daviess, Dubois, Pike, and Martin District: 63 Profession(s): Owner of Meyer Distributing and Meyer Logistics Education: Wabash College: Bachelor s Degree, Harvard College: Masters of Business Administration Committees: Ways and Means, Roads and Transportation, Select Committee on Government Reduction Rep. Braun attended Jasper High School, graduated from Wabash College and earned his Masters of Business Administration in In 1981, Mike began his entrepreneurial career at Meyer Body Company, becoming the sole owner and converting it into a distributing company known as Meyer Distributing. His company has received numerous industry awards including Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Distributor of the Year, and he was recently honored by Dubois Strong with the Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Mike currently serves as a board member of Conexus Indiana Logistics Council (Southwest), the Mid-State Corridor Development Corporation and has just finished 10 years on the Greater Jasper Consolidated School Board. He is also a member of the Nature Conservancy, Indiana Woodland Owners Association, and Quail & Upland Game Alliance. Mike spends most of his spare time engaged in forestry activities, including tree planting, timber stand improvement along with hunting and fishing. Rep. Braun and his wife Maureen have been married for 38 years and have four grown children.

13 Rodric Bray Years Served: 2012 present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Morgan, and portions of Johnson, Owen, and Putnam District: 37 Profession(s): Counsel for Morgan County, Indiana, Attorney/ Partner at Bray, Bray, and Bray law firm Education: Indiana University: B.A. in History, Valparaiso University School of Law Committees: Corrections and Criminal Law, Insurance and Financial Institutions, Courts and Juvenile Justice Subcommittee Rodrick "Rod" D. Bray is an American politician who is a current member of the Indiana State Senate. A member of the Republican Party, Bray was sworn into office on November 20, Bray represents Indiana's 37th district, serving all of Morgan County and parts of Johnson, Owen and Putnam County, Indiana.

14 Jean Breaux Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Marion District: 34 Party: Democratic Profession(s): Forest Manor Multi-Service Center Education: Boston University, Indiana Wesleyan University Committees: Appropriations, Elections, Ethics, Family and Children Services, Health and Provider Services, Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse, Joint Rules, Local Government, Rules and Legislative Procedure, Tax and Fiscal Policy A dedicated, hard-working public servant, Jean Breaux was elected to the State Senate in December of 2006 and elected Assistant Democratic Leader by the Senate Democratic Caucus in Breaux formerly served as Assistant Democratic Caucus Chair. With extensive experience working in communitybased economic development and workforce training, Breaux s work focuses on creating and retaining good jobs in Indiana particularly in areas with high rates of unemployment. She is also an outspoken advocate on education, health care and labor issues. She has worked for the Community Development Corporation and the Indiana Department of Commerce where she attracted and retained Indiana businesses and jobs.

15 Liz Brown Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Portions of Allen District: 15 Profession(s): Brown Mediation LLC Owner, University of Saint Francis adjunct professor Education: University of Notre Dame: B.S., University of Iowa: J.D. Committees: Ethics, Appropriation, Environmental Affairs, Health & Provider Services Elizabeth Brown is an American politician from the state of Indiana. A member of the Republican Party, she serves in the Indiana State Senate, representing the 15th district. Brown served on the city council of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and was first elected to the Indiana Senate in She is running for the United States House of Representatives for Indiana's 3rd congressional district in the 2016 elections. A 1980 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, while at the University Ms. Brown was a varsity athlete on the fencing team

16 Jim Buck Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Howard, Tipton, Grant, Hamilton, Clinton District: 21 Profession(s): Retired Real Estate Broker Education: Indiana Wesleyan University: B.A., B.S., and M.B.A. Committees: Local Government, Civil Law, Tax and Fiscal Policy James Buck (b. July 30, 1945) is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 21. He was selected by the Republican caucus to finish the term of Jeff Drozda in 2008.[1] In 2010 Buck was re-elected to a full term. He ran for re-election again in He previously served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 1994 to Buck earned his B.S. in business administration and his MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. His professional experience includes working as vice president of WWKI s We Care, a local charity, Tool and Die Mold Maker and Real Estate Broker.

17 Martin Carbaugh Years Served: present County(s): Portion of Fort Wayne District: 81 Profession(s): Financial Planner Education: Indiana University-Purdue University Committees: Insurance, Employment, Labor and Pensions, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Representative Martin Carbaugh is a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne making him the perfect man to represent his community. He has been an elected Precinct Committeeman in Allen County and is also a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and the National Federation of Independent Business. His district includes a portion of central Allen County as well as the northwestern portion of Fort Wayne. For more than 14 years, Rep. Carbaugh has helped business owners and families plan for their financial futures and he wants to use his experience to help Indiana continue on a fiscally conservative track. A top priority is to create and bring jobs to Indiana by concentrating on reducing regulations in Indiana that hinder workforce progress and supporting a competitive tax code.

18 Ed Charbonneau Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Pulaski and portions of Jasper, LaPorte, Porter, and Starke District: 5 Profession(s): Attorney Education: Wabash College, Loyola University, South Texas College of Law Committees: Health and Provider Services, Appropriations, School Funding Subcommittee, Rules and Legislative Procedures, Tax and Fiscal Policy Ed Charbonneau is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 5. He was first elected to the chamber in July Charbonneau earned his B.A. from Wabash College, his MBA from Loyola University, and his J.D. from the South Texas College of Law. His professional experience includes working as Director of Government and Community Affairs for the United States Steel Corporation/Marathon Oil and Interim President/CEO of The Methodist Hospitals, Incorporated.

19 Bob Cherry Years Served: present County(s): Portions of Hancock and Madison District: 53 Profession(s): Retired Education: Purdue University: B.S. Committees: House of Committee on Ways & Means (Vice Chair), House Committee on Government and Regulator Reform, House Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedures, Budget Committee State Representative Bob Cherry has had the opportunity to serve the State of Indiana in many ways since elected as state representative for House District 53. He became a member of the General Assembly in 1998 after developing an interest in public policy and a desire to represent the people of District 53. During the 2013 legislative session, Cherry co-sponsored Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 319, which prevented an estimated tax increase of $57 million for farmland across the state. To the relief of countless Hoosiers, the soil productivity factors used for the March 2011 assessment of agricultural land remained in place for property taxes payable in As the Budget Subcommittee Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Cherry was involved in creating and passing the state budget in Without overspending, the budget increased K-12 education funding by $390 million over the biennium and allotted $215 million per year for roads and bridges. The budget also contained a blend of tax relief including the immediate elimination of the Death Tax, reduction of the Financial Institutions tax, continued corporate income tax reduction and phased in income tax cut of 5%. In addition to the state budget, Cherry also supported measures that brought tax incentives to businesses looking to locate in Indiana as a way to grow the Hoosier economy. Cherry remains equally as involved in his local community in Hancock and Madison counties. He previously served as a Hancock County Councilman and as a member of both the Hancock County Planning Commission and Greenfield Board of Zoning Appeals. He was appointed by the governor to the State Board of Tax Commissioners and is the former Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Council. He is a member of the Elks, Kiwanis Club, Masonic Lodge, Murat Shrine and Farm Bureau. In August of 2007, Cherry received a 33rd Degree in Scottish Rite.

20 Tony Cook Years Served: present County(s): Tipton and portions of Hamilton, Howard, Grant, Madison, and Delaware District: 32 Profession(s): Teacher/Principal/Superintendent Education: Anderson College: Bachelor s Degree in Social Studies and Political Science, Butler University: Master s Degree in Education: Educational Administration, Purdue University: Superintendent License and Curriculum Specialist Degree Committees: Education (Vice Chair), Family, Children and Human Affairs, Government and Regulatory Reform State Representative Tony Cook joined the Indiana House of Representatives in December Since joining the state legislature, Rep. Cook has served as a strong advocate for education reform. His leadership in the General Assembly stems from a career in education that has spanned more than 40 years, including 36 years in various leadership capacities at Hamilton Heights, Clinton Prairie and Noblesville School Corporations. His many years of experience, accrued knowledge and compassion have strengthened K-12 education in Indiana and put Hoosier students on the path to success. In 1987, Rep. Cook gained national attention as he welcomed HIV-positive teenager Ryan White to Hamilton Heights High School at the height of an HIV/AIDS crisis riddled with public misperception. Rep. Cook continues to speak across the country on the power and importance of acceptance and AIDS education.

21 John Crane Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Portions of Hendricks and Putnam District: 24 Profession(s): Founder and CEO, Adjunct Professor Education: Taylor University: B.A. in History and Psychology, Trinity International University: M.A. in Communication and Culture Committees: Education and Career Development, Elections, Family and Children Services, Pension and Labor John Crane is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 24. He was first elected to the chamber in He received his B.A. in History and Psychology from Taylor University and his M.A. in Communication and Culture from Trinity International University. Currently John stands as a member of the following committees: Education and Career Development, Elections, Family and Children Services, and Pension and Labor. He is currently married to his wife Jean and they have 4 children together: Caleb, Andrew, Mark, and Emma.

22 Michael Crider Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Hancock and portions of Shelby and Marion District: 28 Profession(s): Law Enforcement Education: Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, FBI National Academy Committees: Homeland Security and Transportation, Veteran Affairs and the Military, Agriculture, Health and Provider Services, Natural Resources State Senator Mike Crider represents District 28, which is composed of Hancock County and portions of Marion and Shelby counties. First elected to the Senate in 2012, Crider serves on several key Senate Committees: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Homeland Security, Transportation & Veterans Affairs, Pensions & Labor, and Utilities. Prior to his election to the Senate, Crider served with distinction for years with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and was named Director of Law Enforcement for the IDNR by Gov. Mitch Daniels in After leaving the IDNR in 2010, Crider began working as the Security Manager and Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for Hancock Regional Hospital. He is a 1981 graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and a 2003 graduate of the FBI National Academy. He and his wife Sherri reside in Greenfield and attend Park Chaplin Church. They have two children and three grandchildren.

23 Steve Davisson Years Served: present County(s): Washington, portions of Orange, Lawrence, Clark, Jackson, and Harrison District: 73 Profession(s): Pharmacist Education: Purdue University: B.S. in Pharmacy, Genetic Toxicology Committees: Public Health and Ways and Means Representative Davisson and his wife, Michelle, have lived in Salem since They have five children and four grandchildren and one of his sons serves in the Indiana National Guard. They are members of Salem Church of Nazarene where Rep. Davisson serves as a trustee. He is also a member of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Salem Exchange Club.

24 Mike Delph Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Boone, Hamilton, and Marion District: 29 Profession(s): CarDon & Associates, Inc., General Counsel Education: Indiana University School of Law: J.D., Indiana University: Masters of Public Affairs, Indiana University: Masters of Science in Environmental Science, Indiana University: Bachelor of Arts Committees: Veterans Affairs and the Military, Homeland Security and Transportation, Ranking Member, Commerce and Technology, Judiciary, Utilities Mike Delph is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate representing the 29th district since He is considered to be a "socially conservative Republican," who has courted support from the Tea Party movement. Delph is known for his immigration legislation and his support for an Indiana Constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriages and civil unions. He is frequently mentioned and has shown interest in representing Indiana in statewide office or in US Congress.

25 Ryan Dvorak Years Served: present County(s): Portions of South Bend, St. Joseph, and LaPorte District: 8 Party: Democratic Profession(s): Attorney Education: University of Notre Dame: B.A. in Philosophy, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law: J.D. Committees: Rules and Legislative Procedures, Courts and Criminal Code, Environmental Affairs, Judiciary, Committee on Joint Rules State Representative Ryan Dvorak is currently serving his sixth term as State Representative for Indiana s 8th House District, which covers portions of South Bend, northern St. Joseph County, and northeastern LaPorte County. He currently serves as Assistant Democratic Leader, and is a member of the Committees on Judiciary, Courts & Criminal Code, Environmental Affairs, and Natural Resources. Ryan has been recognized across the state as the leading legislative expert on renewable energy policy, authoring groundbreaking legislation on net metering, renewable energy standards, and enforcing accountability for utility companies. He has also passed new laws to keep drunk drivers off the roads, crack down on methamphetamine production, and grow jobs in our state including the first Buy Indiana law. Ryan has been a Michiana Forty under 40 honoree, recognized by the Hoosier Chapter of the Sierra Club for Outstanding Achievement, and named Legislator of the Year by both the Indiana Aviation Association, and the Indiana Conservation Alliance. Ryan is also a practicing attorney with May Oberfell Lorber, the oldest law firm in northern Indiana. Prior to his election as State Representative, Ryan served as Senior Aide to Congressman Tim Roemer. Ryan received a bachelor s degree in Philosophy from the University of Notre Dame and a law degree from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law.

26 Doug Eckerty Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Portions of Delaware, Henry, and Madison District: 26 Profession(s): Real Estate developer and consultant, and retired insurance professional Education: Ball State University: B.S. in Business and Finance Committees: Environmental Affairs, Ethics, Appropriations, Local Government, Pension and Labor, Rules & Legislative Procedure, School Funding Subcommittee Doug Eckerty is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 26. He was first elected to the chamber in Eckerty earned his B.S. in Business from Ball State University. His professional experience includes working as a real estate investor and insurance professional. Doug Eckerty serves on multiple committees such as: Environmental Affairs, Ethics, Appropriations, Local Government, Pension and Labor, Rules & Legislative Procedure, and School Funding Subcommittee.

27 Jeff Ellington Years Served: present County(s): Monroe, Martin, and Daviess District: 62 Profession(s): Small business owner, retired firefighter and rescue technician Education: Indiana University Committees: Natural Resources, Public Policy, Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation Representative Jeff Ellington is a long-time resident of Bloomington and has always had an interest in making his community a better place. The district he represents includes most of Greene County and portions of Monroe, Martin and Daviess counties. For more than 35 years, Rep. Ellington has been a vital part of his community through the ownership of his small business and he now looks to apply his experience in helping Indiana cut government waste and save taxpayer revenue. Additionally, he will work to reduce government regulation and continue creating a more business-friendly atmosphere in Indiana. He was also a member of the Monroe County Council as well as the former Monroe County Recorder. Rep. Ellington is a husband and father of two children. He is also retired as a rescue technician from his local fire department.

28 Karen Engleman Years Served: 2016 present County(s): Harrison and portions of Floyd and Clark District: 70 Profession(s): State Representative Committee(s): Local Government, Judiciary, Select Committee on Government Reduction, Government and Regulatory Reform State Representative Karen Engleman joined the Indiana House of Representatives in November She represents district 70 that contains Harrison county and portions of Floyd and Clark counties. Before joining the Legislature, Rep. Engleman served three terms as Harrison County auditor. She and her husband, Gary Engleman, have five children and 12 grandchildren. She is a member of Grove United Methodist church, and a member of the Corydon Rotary Club.

29 Dan Forestal Years Served: present County(s): Marion District: 100 Party: Democratic Profession(s): Firefighter Education: Indiana University Purdue University, Ivy Tech Community College Committees: Roads and Transportation, Commerce, Small Business, and Economic Development State Representative Dan Forestal has lived in Indiana House District 100 nearly his entire life and was elected to the State Legislature on Nov. 6, Dan s goals at the Legislature include bringing jobs to the area, making sure every child gets a world-class education, and protecting hard-working middle class families. Currently an Indianapolis firefighter, Dan has also served as a bailiff in Marion County Superior Court 11 and as a jail guard at Marion County Jail II. He also started a small business that buys and rehabilitates abandoned homes in Indianapolis. Dan has dedicated his life to serving his community. He is an active member in Firefighters Local 416, International Association of Firefighters, and the Indianapolis Fire Department s Emerald Society. Dan s community involvement has included working with Habitat for Humanity, the Knights of Columbus, and the Wheeler Mission.

30 Bill Friend Years Served: present County(s): Cass, Fulton, and Miami District: 23 Profession(s): Owner/Operator of Friend Farms, President of Green Acres Ham, LLC Education: University of Indianapolis: B.A. in Biology Committees: House Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, House Committee on Environmental Affairs, House Committee on Natural Resources State Representative Bill Friend (R-Macy) was first elected to serve the constituents of House District 23 in During his tenure at the Statehouse, Representative Friend has been a ranking member of the House Republican Leadership. Representative Friend was the Republican Floor Leader from and was selected to serve as Majority Floor Leader after House Republicans won the majority in the 2004 election. Representative Friend's most recent appointment was the Republican Speaker Pro Tempore for the 119th Indiana General Assembly. As owner and operator of Friend Farms and President of Green Acres Ham LLC, Representative Friend is a strong advocate for advancing rural communities across the State of Indiana. Throughout his career at the Statehouse, he has served on the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee, Natural Resources Committee, Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation and the Committee on Joint Rules. He also served on the House Ways and Means Committee from During the 2005 session, Representative Friend authored legislation that collected money from Indiana's cigarette tax to be dedicated to the Clean Water Fund within the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) budget. The Clean Water program will ensure productivity of Indiana soil and reduce the cost to taxpayers for cleaning ditches and waterways, which will ensure clean drinking water. Thanks to Representative Friend's leadership, this money will fund a popular program that has never been properly funded.

31 Randall Frye Years Served: present County(s): Ohio, Switzerland, and portions of Ripley, Decatur, Jennings, Jefferson, and Dearborn District: 67 Profession(s): Retired Firefighter Education: Cincinnati Christian College: A.S. Committees: Veterans Affairs and Public safety, Roads and Transportation, Utilities, Energy, and Telecommunications. State Representative Randy Frye was elected to serve Indiana s House District 67 in November HD 67 includes Ohio and Switzerland counties as well as portions of Ripley, Decatur, Jennings, Jefferson and Dearborn counties in southeastern Indiana. He attended Cincinnati Christian College, graduating with an Associate of Arts Degree. In December of 2010, Rep. Frye retired from the Indianapolis Fire Department after 26 years of service as a professional firefighter. That same year, Rep. Frye was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives where he serves as Chairman of the Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee. He also serves on the Roads and Transportation Committee and the Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee. Representative Frye envisions government as a tool to help the citizens of Indiana. His vision is to see that government provides the leadership to help citizens be successful while keeping government small and taxes to a minimum.

32 Phil GiaQuinta Years Served: present County(s): Allen District: 80 Party: Democratic Profession(s): Utilities Services Manager for Fort Wayne City Utilities Education: Indiana University Committees: Public Policy, Financial Institutions, Select Committee on Government Reduction A native of Fort Wayne, State Representative Phil GiaQuinta was born and raised in Indiana House District 80, which comprises South-Central Fort Wayne. Phil, who was elected in 2006, is the appointed Assistant Minority Leader and ranking minority member of the House Public Policy committee. His other current committee assignments include Elections & Apportionment, and Financial Institutions. Keeping the folks and district he represents in mind, Phil authored legislation that created the funding for the Allen County-Fort Wayne Capital Improvement Board. The bill allowed for the board to use a portion of the revenue from county food and beverage tax to fund new structures and renovate old ones to help create jobs for the community. Current uses include funding for the parking garage at Ash Brokerage downtown and BAE Systems on Airport Expressway. To streamline the home-buying process for Hoosiers, Phil authored a bill in 2008 that allowed for a sales disclosure from to also be used as an application for the homestead tax credit, eliminating duplicate paperwork and multiple visits to the auditor s office. Both bills became Indiana law. Phil is the past recipient of both the Indiana Trial Lawyers Legislator of the Year and Indiana Chamber of Commerce Legislator of the Year award. Phil currently works as the Utilities Services Manager for Fort Wayne City Utilities. He earned his Black Belt in Six Sigma for reducing the average hold time for City Utilities customers. He started Fort Wayne s successful 311 call center, a one stop shop for city services. In the past, Phil has served on many boards, including Community Harvest Food Bank, Blue Jacket and Eagles Nest Youth Center. He formerly served and an elected member to the Wayne Township Advisory Board. He is currently a trustee on the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. He graduated from Leadership Fort Wayne, a program that instructs and encourages individuals to become active leaders within the community. He holds a B.A. degree from Indiana University-Bloomington.

33 Terry Goodin Years Served: present County(s): Clark, Jefferson, and Scott District: 66 Party: Democratic Profession(s): Assistant Principal at Bloomington High School South Education: Eastern Kentucky University: Bachelor s Degree and Master s Degree, Indiana University Committees: Budget Committee, Ways and Means, Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation Terry Goodin is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 66. He was first elected to the chamber in Goodin's professional experience includes working as Superintendent of Schools with Crothersville Community Schools, Assistant Principal with Bloomington High School South and Assistant Principal/Teacher at Austin High School.

34 Douglas Gutwein Years Served: present County(s): Pulaski and portions of Fulton, Jasper, Newton, and Starke District: 16 Profession(s): Small business owner Education: Indiana University: B.S. in Education, Valparaiso University: Master s Degree Committees: Employment, Labor and Pensions, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, Agriculture and Rural Development State Representative Douglas Gutwein was born and raised in Francesville. After high school, he served in the United States Army for 3 years in both Frankfort, Germany and Vietnam. After his service, he was a city mail carrier in both Valparaiso and southern California. He returned to Francesville in 1979 to run his brother s company, which he then bought several years later. In 1991, Rep. Gutwein was asked to sit on the Francesville town board. He was voted president of the town board in Among the things the board accomplished were reform of zoning laws, a sewer system, a grant which doubled the size of our public library and the procurement of funding through the Build Indiana program. With those funds, the board was able to add on to the town hall, which increased space for town hall offices, the police department, the water and sewer department, the town trustee, the fire department and ambulance drivers living quarters. Rep. Gutwein in is a member of the American Legion.

35 Ryan Hatfield Years Served: 2016 present County(s): Vanderburgh District: 77 Party: Democratic Profession(s): Attorney Education: Purdue University, Southern Illinois University: Juris Doctor Committee(s): Elections and Apportionment, Courts and Criminal Code, Judiciary, Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Ryan Hatfield has spent his professional career fighting for the people of Vanderburgh County. A local attorney and former Vanderburgh County Deputy Prosecutor, Hatfield is a lifelong Evansville resident whose work has ignited a passion to fight for the area s most vulnerable victims. Hatfield is a 2010 graduate of Purdue University and earned his Juris Doctor at Southern Illinois University in He returned to Evansville after graduation and immediately immersed himself in the community, becoming a member of numerous boards and organizations across Vanderburgh County. He also has served as a deputy prosecutor for Vanderburgh County s Treatment Courts, a board member of the Evansville- Vanderburgh Correctional Facility Advisory Board, and a volunteer for the Evansville Youth Hockey League. Alongside his work in the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor s Office, Hatfield is an active participant in local legal education, serving as an instructor at the Southwestern Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and an adjunct professor at Ivy Tech Community College. Among the legislative priorities Hatfield has highlighted include bringing good jobs to Evansville that pay a living wage, expanding resources to fix our crumbling infrastructure, and working to ensure that statewide education efforts result in better schools, provide teacher protection, and prepare our children for a bright future.

36 Randy Head Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Cass, Fulton, Miami, and portions of Carroll, Kosciusko, and Marshall District: 18 Profession(s): Attorney Education: Indiana University: J.D., Wabash College: B.A. Committees: Civil Law, Local Government, Health and Provider Services Randall Head is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 18. He was first elected to the chamber in Following the 2014 elections, Head was named as Assistant Majority Floor Leader specializing in Communications. Head earned his Bachelor's from Wabash College, Crawfordsville, in 1991 and his J.D. from Indiana University, Bloomington, in His professional experience includes working as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the following: Lake County Prosecutor's Office, Marion County Prosecutor's Office, Tippecanoe County Prosecutor's Office and Cass County Prosecutor's Office.

37 Bob Heaton Years Served: present County(s): Portions of Clay, Monroe, Owen, and Virgo District: 46 Profession(s): President of Heaton Financial Services Education: Indiana State University: B.S. Committees: Financial Institutions (Vice chair), Insurance, Natural Resources State Representative Bob Heaton was born in 1956 in Brazil, Indiana. Rep. Heaton grew up on a classic rural Hoosier farm that has been in the Heaton family for over 120 years. There he grew up with his mother, father, two brothers and one sister. His father, Forrest, was an employee of Public Service Company of Indiana (now Cinergy) for over 30 years and was also a part-time farmer. Rep. Heaton s mother, Betty, was a homemaker. As a child he attended Cory Elementary School and then attended Clay City High School where he was a star basketball player for the Clay City Eels. He graduated from Indiana State University with a B.S in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing. He immediately was r recruited by Northwestern Mutual (in Terre Haute) right out of college and was a financial representative. After his tenure with Northwestern Mutual, Rep. Heaton was hired by the Forrest-Sherer Agency. Since 2003, he has been president of his own financial service venture, Heaton Financial Services in Terre Haute.

38 Dave Heine Years Served: present County(s): Allen District: 85 Profession(s): Farmer, Owner and Operator of family farm Education: Indiana University: B.S. accounting, the Ohio State University: Executive Management training Committees: Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Board of Directors Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana, School Board and Chairman of Central Lutheran School Dave Heine is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 85. He was first elected to the chamber in Dave is a Farmer and owner/operator of their family farm. He is the retired Vice President and Corporate Officer for Do It Best Corp. He stands on the following committees: Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Board of Directors Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana, School Board and Chairman of Central Lutheran School. Dave has been married to his wife Tammy for over 36 years and they have three children together; Meredith, Kristyn, and Mark.

39 Erin Houchin Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Crawford, Orange, Harrison, Perry, and Washington District: 47 Profession(s): Tilson, business Development Manager Education: Indiana University: Bachelor s Degree in Psychology, George Washington University: Masters in Political Management Committees: Commerce and Technology, Elections, Family and Children Services, Tax and Fiscal, Utilities Erin Houchin is the conservative candidate. A pro-life conservative, Erin has the values, and the energy, experience and passion to fight for Southern Indiana. In the State Senate, Erin s priorities are creating good-paying jobs by supporting small businesses and keeping taxes low and for better educational opportunities for our children by investing in education and empowering parents. In 2015, Erin helped create a balanced budget for Indiana without tax increases and was a vocal advocate for adding a Balanced Budget Amendment to our state Constitution. Erin earned praise from the Indiana Manufacturers Association s (IMA) and received a perfect score on their legislative vote analysis, which ranks lawmakers based on their votes on measures that protect manufacturing jobs, including voting for sales and income tax relief, repeal of the Common Construction Wage and a reform of the unemployment insurance system. For her efforts to increase and expand internet broadband accessibility to communities throughout Indiana, Erin was named Legislator of the Year in 2015 by the Indiana Broadband and Technology Association. To combat human trafficking, Erin successfully authored legislation giving law enforcement officials additional tools to prosecute individuals and businesses engaged in human commercial sexual exploitation and prostitution. Governor Mike Pence signed Erin s legislation into law in May Earlier this year Houchin was named to the 2015 GOPAC Class of Emerging Leaders, the Republican Party s premier center for educating and electing a new generation of Republican leaders.

40 Jack Jordan Years Served: present County(s): Marshall and large portions of Fulton District: 17 Profession(s): Business Consulting, Partnership: Construction, Breme Casting, Inc. Education: Purdue University: Industrial Management Studies, Liberty University: B.S. Committees: Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development, Education, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety A seventh-generation resident of Marshall County, Jordan grew up on a small farm in the Bremen area. He graduated from Bremen High School and earned degrees from Purdue University, Liberty University, Krannert School of Management at Purdue University and Mendoza College of Business at University of Notre Dame. He and his spouse, Dr. Hope Jordan, are the parents of Jack Jordan and Hope Amor, who is married to Nick Amor. Jordan is involved in United Way, Nappanee Missionary Church and is a lifetime All-American John Purdue Club member.

41 Mike Karickhoff Years Served: present County(s): Portions of Grant and Howard District: 30 Profession(s): Executive Director of Facilities at Ivy Tech Community College, Kokomo, Logansport, and Peru Education: University of Missouri: Recreation and Park Administration B.S. Committees: Natural Resources, Ways and Means State Representative Mike Karickhoff (Deputy Speaker Pro Tem), first elected in 2010, has been an active member of his community for more than 30 years. From he was Superintendent of Parks in Kokomo, and he has served as Ivy Tech Community College's Region 5 Executive Director of Facilities since he left the parks department. Rep. Karickhoff also served seven years on the Kokomo Common Council as the Finance Chair and the President.

42 Luke Kenley Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Hamilton District: 20 Profession(s): Small Business Owner Education: Miami University, Bachelor s degree, Harvard Law School: J.D. Committees: Appropriations, Education and Career Development, Tax and Fiscal Policy Howard "Luke" Kenley is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 20. He was first elected to the chamber in He served as a judge for Noblesville City Court from 1974 to Kenley earned his B.A. from Miami University in 1967 and his J.D. from Harvard Law School in His professional experience includes working as an attorney for Cadick Burns Duck Neighbors, owner of Kenley's Supermarkets, Incorporated and owner of Cambridge Investment, Incorporated. He served in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant from 1969 to 1971.

43 Dennis Kruse Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Allen and DeKalb District: 14 Profession(s): Collector Car Auctions Education: Indiana University School of Education, Indiana Realtors Institute Graduate, State of Indiana License Teacher, Anderson University, Purdue University Life Insurance Institute Committees: Education and Career Development, Elections, Family and Children Services, Pension and Labor, Rules & Legislative Procedure Dennis K. Kruse is an auctioneer who was a founder of what became Kruse International. Kruse started working in the local auction business with his father, Russell W. Kruse, and his older brother Dean Kruse. They were later joined by his younger brother, Daniel J. Kruse, and started what became Kruse International Collector Car Auctions in In 1979, Kruse left the collector car business to focus on local auctions and real estate. A 1964 graduate of the Reppert School of Auctioneering in Decatur, Indiana, Kruse served as president of the auction school, from his purchase of the school in 1996, until its sale to the Christy family in Indianapolis in Kruse graduated from the School of Education at Indiana University in 1970, and was a licensed teacher in Indiana from 1970 to He currently serves on the board of trustees at Trine University in Angola, Indiana. Kruse was an Indiana State Representative from 1989 to 2004, and is a current Indiana State Senator for the 14th District. He is the chairman of the Education & Career Development Committee, and is a member of the Agriculture & Small Business, Pensions & Labor, and Utilities & Technology Committees.

44 Jean Leising Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Decatur, Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Ripley, Rush, and Shelby District: 42 Profession(s): Farm owner, travel agent, retired nurse Education: Good Samaritan School of Nursing Committees: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Education and Career Development, Health and Provider Services, Commerce and Technology, Utilities Jean Leising is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 42. She was first elected to the chamber in 2008 and previously served a term from 1988 to Leising earned her R.N. from Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Her professional experience includes working as an Industrial Nurse for Federal-Mogul and self-employed farm owner/operator.

45 David Long Years Served: present Chamber(s): State County(s): Portions of Allen and Whitley District: 16 Profession(s): General Counsel, Pizza Hut of Fort Wayne, Inc. Education: Wabash College, University of California at Davis: B.A., Santa Clara University: J.D. Committees: Rules & Legislative Procedure, Corrections, Criminal & Civil Matters, Insurance Subcommittee David C. Long is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate representing the 16th district. He serves as the President Pro Tempore of the Indiana State Senate. Prior to his election to the Senate, David Long served from 1988 through 1995 as a member of the Fort Wayne Common Council from the Fourth District. He defeated incumbent Ben Eisbart to win the post. Mr. Eisbart had won the post by defeating incumbent Frederick Hunter, the father-in-law of David Long

46 Chris May Years Served: present County(s): Portions of Brown, Jackson, Johnson, Monroe, and Lawrence District: 65 Profession(s): Sales engineer and small-business owner Education: Vincennes University Committees: Local Government, Judiciary Committee, House Statutory Committee State Representative Chris May is a small-business owner and three-term Lawrence County commissioner. A graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School and Vincennes University, May currently works at Whitney Tool as a sales engineer, and owns and operates Hoosier Tech Properties, a small business providing residential housing. May is deeply involved in the community and is a member of the Bedford Masonic Lodge #14, Sons of the American Legion Gillen Post #33, Springmill FOP Lodge #172 and Stone City FOP Lodge #94. He also serves on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence County.

47 Peggy Mayfield Years Served: present County(s): Portions of Morgan and Monroe District: 60 Profession(s): Owner of an independent insurance agency Education: IUPUI Purdue School of Engineering and Technology Committees: Ways and Means, Insurance, Public Policy State Representative Peggy Mayfield has a long history in the private sector, including retail management, wholesale distribution and the service sector. For over two decades, Peggy and her husband Dean have owned Mayfield Insurance, an independent insurance agency located in Mooresville, IN, and are members of four local Chambers of Commerce. Peggy has also held elected office, serving as Circuit Court Clerk of Morgan County from She was a member of the Executive Board of the Association of Circuit Court Clerks of Indiana, where she served as their legislative chairman, and was named the Marlene Sutton Clerk of the Year in 2012.

48 Wendy McNamara Years Served: 2010 present County(s): Posey County and portion of Vanderburgh District: 76 Profession(s): Director of Early College High School Education: University of Indianapolis, undergrad in Political Science, Valparaiso: Teacher Certification, University of Southern Indiana: Masters in educational leadership Committee(s): Courts and Criminal Code (Vice Chair), Government and Regulatory Reform, Judiciary, Select Committee on Government Reduction State Representative Wendy McNamara represents Indiana House District 76, which includes portions of Posey and Vanderburgh counties. She was born and raised in Indiana and received her undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Indianapolis, teacher certification from Valparaiso University and Masters in Education and Educational Leadership from the University of Southern Indiana. She is currently seeking her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership through Indiana State University. Rep. McNamara brings many years of experience, knowledge and leadership to the Indiana House of Representatives with her educational career spanning over 19 years with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. She served as a Teacher and Department Chair at Benjamin Bosse High School and at Harrison High School, as the Supervisor of Social Studies and as the Assistant Principal at North High School. Currently, she serves as the Director of Early College High School. This is a position she has truly been innovative in by developing a model for high school students who simultaneously earn both a high school diploma and an Associate s degree or two years of college credit toward a Bachelor s degree

49 Mark Messmer Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Pike, Spencer, and portions of Dubois, Knox, Gibson, and Warrick District: 48 Profession(s): Owner of Messmer Mechanical Inc. Education: Purdue University: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Mark Messmer is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 48. He was first elected to the chamber in He previously served in the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 63 from 2008 to Messmer's professional experience includes working as coowner of Messmer Mechanical, Project Engineer with John Brown Engineering and Mechanical Engineer with Dow Chemical.

50 Chuck Moseley Years Served: present County(s): Porter District: 10 Party: Democratic Profession(s): Legislator Education: River Forest High School Committees: Elections and Apportionment, Employment, Labor and Pensions, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety State Rep. Charles Chuck Moseley (D Portage) is an associate with Payne Financial Solutions. He is a resident of Portage and graduated from River Forest High School in Lake Station. Chuck is a veteran of the Army National Guard, past president of the Portage Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Portage Township School Board. He is also a past member of the Portage Planning Commission, the Portage Park Board and the Portage Port Authority. He has also served as a vice precinct committeeman. Chuck and his wife, Monica, are the parents of two children: Christopher and Kimberly. They are also the proud grandparents of five. State Rep. Chuck Moseley was first elected to the Indiana House of Representatives (serving Indiana House District 10) in November, 2008.

51 Alan Morrison Years Served: present County(s): Vermillion, and portions of Clay, Fountain, Parke, Vigo, and Warren District: 42 Profession(s): Athletic Facilities Director, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology Education: Slippery Rock University: B.S. in Sports Management, Indiana State University M.A. in Sports Management Committees: Agriculture and Rural Development (Vice chair), Natural Resources, Utilities, Energy, and Telecommunications State Representative Alan Morrison has lived and participated in many community events in Vigo County for the past fourteen years. Prior to living in Terre Haute, he was a corporate sales account executive for a minor league hockey team in Flint, Michigan, the Flint Generals. His duties included corporate sales, marketing, event management and community relations. Rep. Morrison is married to Cinda, and has two children, Katelyn and Derek. He received his B.S. in Sports Management from Slippery Rock University and his M.A. in Sports Management from Indiana State University. He represents House District 42 which includes all of Vermillion County and portions of Clay, Fountain, Parke, Vigo and Warren counties. Over the next two years, he has been selected to serve as a member of the Agriculture and Rural Development, Natural Resources and Utilities and Energy committees.

52 Rick Niemeyer Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Benton, Newton, and portions of Lake District: 6 Profession(s): Owner and operator of Lowell Livestock Auction, managing broker of Niemeyer Realty and the auctioneer and owner of Niemeyer Auction Services Education: Indiana State University Committees: Environmental Affairs, Homeland Security & Transportation, Local Government, Veterans Affairs & the Military Rick Niemeyer is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate. Representing the 6th district since November 14, 2014, Niemeyer also previously served one term in Indiana House of Representatives for district 11, from 2012 to Niemeyer studied at Indiana State University. He held office on the Lake County, Indiana council before being elected to the state legislature. He has worked as a real estate agent and a livestock auctioneer. After the retirement of 30-year incumbent Sue Landske, Niemeyer opted to run for the Republican nomination for her old seat. After winning the Republican nomination, he went on to win on the November 4 general election.

53 David Niezgodski Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): St. Joseph District: 7 Party: Democratic Profession(s): Niezgodski Plumbing Inc. Education: Lasalle High School Committees: Agriculture and Rural Development, Employment, Labor, and Pension, Ways and Means, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Interim Study Committee on, Employment and Labor, Pension Management Oversight A lifelong resident of South Bend, State Representative David L. Niezgodski is half-owner of a 3rdgeneration plumbing business that was established in State Rep. Niezgodski has also been active in local public service, having served on the Portage Township Advisory Board, the St. Joseph County Council, the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners and as a member of the NICTD (South Shore) Board and as Chairman of that board from 2001 to David currently serves as Chairman of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 172, Health, Welfare and Pension Board of Trustees, as a Management Trustee. He also is an Executive Board member of the St. Joe Valley, Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors (PHCC) and the Indiana PHCC. David has participated in many civic activities, including the Rotary Club of South Bend, the Achievement Forum, and the Rebuilding Together Program. He also is a member of the West Side Democratic Club as well as the Clay Township Democratic Club. David is married to his wife Sheila and has two children, Rachael and Grant.

54 Julie Olthoff Years Served: present County(s): Portions of Lake District: 19 Profession(s): President and owner of VIA Marketing Education: Studied at Indiana University Northwest Committees: Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development, Family Children, and Human Affairs, Government and Regulatory Reform State Representative Julie Olthoff was born the second oldest of seven children and worked her way through college. Employed at Adcom Advertising for nine years, she worked her way up to art director. Eventually she started her own firm, VIA Marketing. Her company has been serving Northwest Indiana for 29 years and employs seven people. She has been married to Ron Olthoff since 1986 and attends CrossPoint Church. Both participated in mission trips to Argentina and Brazil.

55 Chip Perfect Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Ohio and Jennings and portions of Bartholomew, Dearborn, Decatur, Jackson, and Ripley District: 43 Profession(s): Ski area operator Education: Purdue University: B.A. in Agricultural Education Committees: Pension and Labor, Agriculture, Appropriations, Natural Resources Chip Perfect is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 43. He was elected to the chamber in Chip currently stands on the following committees: Pension and Labor, Agriculture, Appropriations, and Natural Resources. He attended Purdue University where he received his B.A. in Agricultural Education. He s married to his wife Ellen and they have three wonderful children together.

56 Matt Pierce Years Served: present County(s): Monroe District: 61 Party: Democratic Profession(s): Attorney Education: Indiana University: B.A. Telecommunications and Political Science, Indiana University School of Law: J.D. Committees: Utilities, Energy, and Telecommunications, Courts and Criminal Code, Rules and Legislative Procedures State Representative Matt Pierce was born in Newton County, Indiana. He has lived in Bloomington since He received a BA in Telecommunications and Political Science from Indiana University in In 1987, he graduated from the Indiana University School of Law at Bloomington. He has been admitted to practice law in Indiana, Colorado, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. Matt was an intern for the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection & Finance, and served as a legal clerk for the National Association of Broadcasters. From 1999 through 2001, Representative Pierce served as Chief of Staff for Congressman Baron Hill (9th District Indiana). He served as the Principal Clerk of the Indiana House of Representatives from 1996 to He began working for the Indiana General Assembly in 1988 and has held the positions of Legislative Assistant, Research and Policy Analyst, and both Majority and Minority Attorney. Matt first became involved in local government as a consumer watchdog on the Bloomington Telecommunications Council. In 1995, he was elected to represent Bloomington s Third District on the City Council. Representative Pierce was first elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 2002.

57 John Ruckelshaus Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Portions of Hamilton and Marion District: 30 Profession(s): Director of Business Development, Van Ausdall & Farrar/American Health & Wellness Education: Indiana University Committees: Environmental Affairs, Health and Provider Services, Insurance and Financial Institutions John Ruckelshaus is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 30. He was first elected to the chamber in He is deeply committed to improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods. He thinking improving our local education is very important and necessary for children to have bright futures. John believes we make our communities safer by bringing people from all walks of life together to cherish the neighborhoods we live in.

58 Jack Sandlin Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Portions of Johnson and Marion District: 36 Profession(s): President of Jack Sandlin & Associates Fraud Examination Education: Indiana Wesleyan University: Masters in Business Administration, University of Indianapolis: B.S. in Business Administration, University of Indianapolis: A.S. in Criminal Justice Committees: Environmental Affairs, Homeland Security and Transportation, Public Policy, Veterans Affairs, and the Military Jack Sandlin is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 36. He was first elected to the chamber in 2016.Sandlin served in the Indianapolis City Council in Indiana, representing District 24 from 2010 to He won the general election on November 3, Sandlin holds an associate degree in criminal justice, a bachelor's degree in business, and an M.B.A. After graduating high school, Sandlin joined the Indianapolis Police Department, working there for over 20 years (with a break to serve in the U.S. Army). As part of his police work, he served on the Federal Drug Task Force and the Marion County Grand Jury, and he retired as the department's deputy chief of investigations. Sandlin went on to work as a law firm administrator at the firm of Harrison & Moberly, later deciding to start his own business in fraud examination, private investigation, and security consulting.

59 Tom Saunders Years Served: present County(s): Henry, and portions of Rush and Wayne District: 54 Profession(s): Account Manager for Thomson Reuters Education: Tri High School Committees: Statutory Committee, on Interstate and International Cooperation, Local Government, Roads and Transportation State Representative Tom Saunders was first elected to office in Since the beginning of his tenure as State Representative of District 54, Rep. Saunders wasted no time bringing increased economic development, with the beginning of construction on interchanges along I-70, as well as new businesses like the DOT Foods distribution center, for the citizens of Henry, Rush and Wayne County. Along with economic development, Rep. Saunders has taken a stand to ensure his local schools continue to grow and improve as they educate young students the next generation of Hoosiers. In addition, he has worked to bring an Ivy Tech campus to Downtown New Castle in order to improve the local community by bringing in additional traffic and revenue, while also providing high school graduates with more opportunities. In 2014, he was recognized as Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Conservation Alliance for his leadership in creating the Sustainable Natural Resource Task Force. They applauded him for his continued commitment to improving quality of life for families and communities. In 2009, Rep. Saunders received the Distinguished Public Service Award from the Indiana Department of the American Legion. The award is the Legion s highest honor. Rep. Saunders' experience as Henry County Assessor and Franklin Township Trustee was recognized by House leadership, slating him as a member of the Local Government Committee. Rep. Saunders recognizes the enormous task of those working within local units of government to provide services for their constituents.

60 Jim Smith Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senator County(s): Jefferson, Scott, Switzerland, and portions of Clark and Jackson District: 45 Profession(s): Personal and Small business financial consultant Education: University of Louisville: Bachelor s Degree in finance and master s degree in business administration Committees: Local Government, Pension and Labor, Tax and Fiscal Policy Jim C. Smith is a Republican member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 45th District since He attended the University of Louisville and was a member of the Clark County Council before being elected to the Indiana Senate. Smith was a sponsor of the bill to eliminate Indiana's estate tax.

61 Greg Steuerwald Years Served: present County(s): Hendricks District: 40 Profession(s): Attorney Education: Indiana State University, University of Alabama Committees: Judiciary Committee, Statutory Committee on Ethics, Courts and Criminal Code, Rules and Legislative Procedures, Criminal Code Evaluation Committee Prior to attending law school, Representative Steuerwald utilized his Masters in Criminal Justice by serving as a Probation Officer for two years. While attending Indiana University-Indianapolis, he served as an intern in the Hendricks County Prosecutor's Office. Upon graduation from law school, he joined his present law firm and has been there since His firm has represented various units of local government including towns, libraries and townships. Rep. Steuerwald's law firm presently represents the Hendricks County Board of Commissioners, the Hendricks County Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, the Hendricks County Health Department, Hendricks Regional Health and the Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District. In 1996, Rep. Steuerwald received the Hendricks County Outstanding Economic Development Award. He is a certified Probation Officer with the State of Indiana Department of Corrections. He is also a registered mediator and received a Certificate of Recognition in Family Mediation Training through the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum. During the 2013 and 2014 legislative sessions, Rep. Steuerwald focused on implementing laws that will keep Hoosiers safe in our communities. He authored House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1006 which laid the foundation for a revision of Indiana's criminal code, the code has not been revised in over 30 years. The new code provides for certainty in sentencing and keeps the most violent offenders in prison longer. Victims will be fully informed of how long the offender's sentence will actually be. HEA 1006 creates a qualified committee to thoroughly study the proposed rewrite of the Indiana Criminal Code. Another piece of legislation Rep. Steuerwald worked actively to pass was HEA HEA 1053 tightens loopholes in the sex registry to make sure the offender reports any changes in address or appearance to the local authorities.

62 Mark Stoops Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Monroe District: 40 Party: Democratic Profession(s): Graphic Design and Marketing Consultant Education: Indiana University, University of California Committees: Commerce and Technology, Education and Career Development, Environmental Affairs, Health and Provider Services, Tax and Fiscal Policy, Utilities Elected to the State Senate in 2012, State Senator Mark Stoops brings extensive local legislative and fiscal experience to the office, having served as President of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners and as past President of the Monroe County Council. Stoops is a graphic design and marketing consultant. An advocate for sustainable community development, he also restores historic buildings in the Bloomington area. A thoughtful and collaborative leader, Stoops seeks advice from experts, colleagues and constituents with a variety of viewpoints to make informed decisions. He understands the nexus between education and economic development, supporting a strong system of public education and higher education to train Indiana s future workforce. Stoops is also an advocate of environmental sustainability and green job development, human rights protections and health care accessibility. In the State Senate, he has been appointed to serve as the Ranking Democrat on the Senate Environmental Affairs Committee. He also serves on the Senate Corrections and Criminal Law, Financial Institutions, Health and Provider Services, Insurance, and Local Government Committees.

63 Holli Sullivan Years Served: 2014 present County(s): Portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick District: 78 Profession(s): Owner of Onward Consulting, LLC Education: University of Missouri: Industrial Engineering B.S., Lindenwood University: Education in Business Management Committee(s): Ways and Means, Roads and Transportation Representative Holli Sullivan has represented House District 78 since She lives in Evansville with her husband Chad and their three children: Dalton, Savannah and Sawyer. Before opening her own consulting firm in 2010, Rep. Sullivan worked in management at General Motors Corporation and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana. She was also a consultant for Southern Indiana s Center for Applied Research. She is a board member of the Joint Workforce Investment Board, a member of Young Life Evansville and member of the Minority Women s Business Enterprise. She is also a graduate of the Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service series. Rep. Sullivan has authored numerous bills since joining the House. In 2015, she authored HB 1004 creating the Safety P.I.N. grant program to combat infant mortality in Indiana. Last session, she co-authored HB 1001 which began the process of reviewing and revising road funding in order to ensure that Indiana maintains and improves its vital infrastructure as the Crossroads of America. She also was selected as the House representative on the FIRSST task force to develop a long-term funding plan for state highway and major bridge needs. Rep. Sullivan has authored and supported numerous bills focused on making government more streamlined and efficient to save taxpayer s money. Rep. Sullivan primary focus in every session is on being a strong voice for the citizens of House District 78 and protecting taxpayer s dollars.

64 Karen Tallian Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): LaPorte, Porter District: 4 Party: Democratic Profession(s): Attorney Education: University of Chicago Harrington, Valparaiso University Committees: Appropriations, Environmental Affairs, Local Government, Pension and Labor, Rules and Legislative Procedure, School Funding Subcommittee, Tax and Fiscal Policy Karen Rae Tallian is a Democratic member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 4th District, Portage, since her election in December 2005, and Tallian was re-elected in 2006, 2010 and While serving in the Senate, Tallian, a progressive, has supported medicinal prescription and the decriminalization of marijuana and authored bills in its favor. In 2015, she announced her candidacy for Governor of Indiana but dropped out.

65 Joe Taylor III Years Served: present County(s): Marion District: 7 Party: Democratic Profession(s): President of UAW-Local 5 Education: Indiana University South Bend Committees: Employment, Labor, and Pension, Agriculture and Rural Development, Family, Children, and Human Affairs, Select Committee on Government Reduction A longtime homeowner in St. Joseph County, Joe works as an assembler at A.M. General, and he has spent the past 20 years in many different leadership positions in UAW-Local 5. Joe is a proud husband and father of six who knows firsthand what it takes to fight for working Hoosier families. Joe currently serves as President of UAW-Local 5, a position he has held since He also serves as the County CAP Chairman, and has previously served as the Education Committee Chairman. Joe has also served as a Steward and Committeeman for four terms. Throughout Joe s time in UAW-Local 5 leadership, he has fought for the working class families in St. Joseph County. He is eager to bring the same work ethic to Indianapolis to fight for all Hoosiers. Joe has been a problem-solver who believes in finding common ground. He will use his experience in UAW-Local 5 leadership to find consensus across the aisle, ensuring all Hoosiers see a brighter future.

66 Jeff Thompson Years Served: present County(s): District: 28 Profession(s): Retired Chemistry, Physics, and Math Teacher Education: Purdue University: B.S. Committees: Ways and Means, Education, Elections and Apportionment State Representative Jeff Thompson has had the opportunity to serve his community and state in many areas while residing in west central Indiana. He has participated in numerous community activities, serving as a member of the Indiana State Fair Board and the Indiana State Fair Commission. In addition, he spent 12 years as a member of the Hendricks County 4-H Fair Board. Other activities include serving as a member of the Hendricks County Extension Board and Indiana Farm Bureau. First elected in 1998, Rep. Thompson has supported balanced budgets with adequate reserves since House Republicans have been in control. He has also contributed to Indiana's nationally-recognized business climate, leading to major business investment and declining unemployment. Since 2003, he has served on the Education Committee and as K-12 Subcommittee Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. Under his leadership in drafting the school funding formula, the General Assembly has changed from funding school corporations to funding students. This has resulted in over 24 million new dollars during the current biennium for the Hendricks County and Lebanon school corporations. He has also worked diligently to ensure Indiana schools have the funding to continue providing safe transportation for their students.

67 Jim Tomes Years Served: 1992 present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Posey and portions of Gibson and Vanderburgh District: 49 Profession(s): Former teamster, truck driver, union steward Education: Mater Dei High School, Evansville Ivy Tech Community College: associates degree Committee(s): Agriculture, Commerce and Technology, Corrections & Criminal Law, Natural Resources, Utilities Jim Tomes is a Republican member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 49th District since As one of the founders of the 2nd Amendment Patriots gun rights grassroots organization, he has served as its director since its inception in January This group is dedicated to protecting the Second Amendment, guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. He has received support from the Tea Party and is a proponent for conservative causes including smaller government, right to life and the 2nd amendment. For 33 years, he was a trucker and served as a union steward. He broke ranks with Republican leadership in the State Senate and the administration of Republican Governor Mitch Daniels to oppose the "right-to-work" legislation that became law in Indiana in He is also an opponent of Transgender Rights, introducing SB 35 in the 2016 session of the Indiana General Assembly. SB 35 is a 'Bathroom Bill,' and defines "biological gender" as being set at birth "by an individual's chromosomes and identified at birth by the individual's anatomy

68 Jerry Torr Years Served: present County(s): Clay Township in Southern Hamilton County, and Carmel District: 39 Profession(s): Vice President of Business Development at Hamilton National Title in Carmel Education: Hanover College Committees: Rules and Legislative Procedures, Joint Rules (Vice Chair), Employment, Labor and Pensions, Judiciary, Insurance Representative Jerry Torr is a sixth generation Hoosier. He grew up on a family farm in the heart of Putnam County and was a 10-year 4-H'er. In 1987, he moved to Carmel where he currently resides. He became the state representative for House District 39 in During the 2005 legislative session, Rep. Torr authored the Daylight Saving Time (DST) bill that called for Indiana to finally observe DST. DST has been instrumental in job creation for the Hoosier state. In 2005, Rep. Torr also authored the Health Insurance Waiver Act, allowing health insurers to issue policies to individuals who would otherwise be denied coverage due to one or two minor pre-existing conditions. Since the act became public law, countless Hoosier consumers have benefited. Rep. Torr has been the leading force in pursuing legislation that would eliminate the unfair practice of gerrymandering in Indiana. Redistricting is done every 10 years by the party in majority that year. This tends to lead to gerrymandering that ensures that majority incumbents are re-elected. He has proposed legislation that would create a bipartisan commission (consisting of both Republicans and Democrats) to draw new Indiana House and Senate districts. A bipartisan commission would help to ensure that districts are drawn in the interest of constituents rather than in the interest of political parties and incumbent legislators.

69 Heath VanNatter Years Served: present County(s): Portions of Carroll, Cass, Howard, and Clinton District: 38 Profession(s): Director of Indiana Builders Association, Director of National Association of Home Builders, Owner and Operator of VanNatter Construction Education: Northwestern High School Committees: Utilities and Energy (Vice Chair), Environmental Affairs, Local Government Rep. VanNatter was born and raised in western Howard County where he currently resides with his wife Felicia and their three children, Madison, Bella, and Cole. Heath is a graduate of Northwestern High School and has been a small business owner for the past thirteen years. He was the past president of the Howard County Home Builders Association, of which he is a current board member. In addition, he currently serves on the Executive Committee for the Indiana Builders Association, The Board of Directors for National Association of Home Builders, and is a past member of the Howard County Plan Commission. Rep. VanNatter also serves on the Howard County Republican Party Steering Committee. Heath and his family are members of the Faith Church of Christ in Burlington, IN. As a small business owner and local employer, Heath understands the struggles facing the economy and the fiscal responsibility that Indiana must adhere to. As a homebuilder, he realizes the need for safe and affordable housing. Housing that not only provides shelter, but also a platform for economic growth. Heath is devoted to playing an active role in economic development, working with all interested parties to bring new jobs and retain the ones that exist in District 38.

70 Greg Walker Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Portions of Bartholomew and Johnson District: 41 Profession(s): Proffer Brainchild Analytics Innovation, Senior Consultant Education: Indiana University: B.A. in Business Finance, Wesleyan University: M.B.A. Committees: Elections, Family and Children Services, Insurance and Financial Institutions, Ethics, Pension and Labor, Tax and Fiscal Policy Greg Walker is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 41. He was first elected to the chamber in Walker earned his B.A. in Business Finance from Indiana University in His professional experience includes working as a Tax Auditor for the State of Indiana, Branch Manager for South Central Company and Senior Tax Accountant for Macs Convenience Stores, Limited Liability Company.

71 Thomas Washburne Years Served: 2012 present County(s): Gibson, portions of Know, Pike, Vanderburgh, and Posey District: 64 Profession(s): Attorney Education: Purdue University: B.S. in Engineering, J.D. Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Committee(s): Courts and Criminal Code (Chair), Judiciary, Financial Institutions State Representative Tom Washburne is no stranger to his district, having lived in its northern, central and southern sections at different points in his life. As a graduate of Princeton Community High School and a member of several local organizations, Rep. Washburne is involved and invested in his community. After Rep. Washburne earned an engineering degree from Purdue, he married his wife Lynne and taught electronics at Vincennes University before heading off to law school at the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis. Upon completing a federal judicial clerkship in Indianapolis, Rep. Washburne and his family returned to Vincennes, where he practiced law in the Hart Bell law firm. In 1995, Rep. Washburne joined the Washington DC, staff of Indiana Congressman John Hostettler, eventually becoming Chief of Staff. In 2001, he left Capitol Hill and joined the staff of the Home School Legal Defense Association, where he defended the rights of parents to educate their children at home if they chose to do so. He later served as Indiana Congressman Mike Sodrel's Chief of Staff and on the staff of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Michigan. In 2007, Rep. Washburne accepted a position with Old National Bancorp in Evansville, and settled his family near Darmstadt in northern Vanderburgh County.

72 John Young Years Served: present County(s): Portions of Johnson and Morgan District: 47 Profession(s): Attorney Education: Indiana University, Southern Illinois University John Young is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 47. He was first elected to the chamber in John attended Indiana University where he received his Bachelor s Degree in political science and criminal justice and Southern Illinois University where he received his Juris Doctor. John current occupation is working as an attorney.

73 Michael Young Years Served: present Chamber(s): Senate County(s): Hendricks and Marion District: 35 Profession(s): Attorney Education: Indiana University School of Law Committees: Corrections & Criminal Law, Chair Judiciary, Ranking Member Civil Law R. Michael Young is a Republican member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 35th District since his appointment in December One of 20 Indiana State Senators who according to the Indianapolis Star Newspaper unfairly targeted the specialty license plates of the Indiana Youth Group, resulting in not only the Indiana Youth Group having their specialty plates revoked but also those of 4-H and The Greenway Foundation. Senator Young was one of 20 Indiana State Senators who signed a letter to the BMV to have the specialty plates for IYG revoked as a direct attack because IYG provides a safe place for LGBT teenagers.

74 Cindy Ziemke Years Served: present County(s): Decatur, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Rush District: 55 Profession(s): Small Business owner Education: Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception Committees: Family, Children and Human Affairs, Public Health, Courts and Criminal Code State Representative Cindy Ziemke knows that perseverance and dedication are needed to succeed in today's world. She grew up on her family's farm in Hamburg, Ind. and quickly learned hard work and the value of a dollar. She took these lessons and started her own small business, the Brau Haus restaurant in Oldenburg. Brau Haus serves a mixture of authentic German cuisine and American favorites. Aside from her restaurant being a successful business, it is also what makes Rep. Ziemke ready to serve her district well. She understands what it takes to create jobs, make payroll and deliver a quality product.