| Elected
Indiana State Senate, 2000 - Present
Indiana House of Representatives, 1986-2000
Marion County Board of Zoning Appeals, 1980-1982
Political Affiliation
Republican
Standing Committees
Corrections & Criminal Law
Elections
Family and Children Services
Judiciary
Pensions and Labor
Education
Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, J.D., 2009
Activities
IUPUI Board of Advisors
Wayne Township GOP
Honors
Golden Sling Award (1990)
National Federation of Independent Business Guardian of Small Business award (1995)
Power Over Poverty Under Laws of America Restored Mid-year Integrity Award (2011)
1995 Legislator of the Year, Indiana State Public Employee's
2004 Legislator of the Year, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
2014 Legislator of the Year, Mental Health Association
2014 Legislator of the Year, Indiana Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking (ICRUD)
2020 Legislator of the Year, Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council
Occupation
Attorney
Political Consultant
Personal
Single, three children- Melissa, Michelle and Michael
Four grandchildren- Kayla, Luke, Grace and Grant
Counties Served
Portions of Hendricks and Marion counties |