| Elected
Indiana State Senate, 2018 - Present
Political Affiliation
Republican
Standing Committees
Joint Rules, Chair
Rules and Legislative Procedure, Ranking Member
Appropriations
State Budget Committee
Education
Scottsburg High School
Indiana University Southeast
Activities
- One Southern Indiana Advocacy Council, Board Member
- Darkhorse Expeditions, Board Member
- Scott County Public Defender, Board Member
- Scott County Chamber of Commerce, Former Vice-President
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Life Member
- National Rifle Association (NRA), Life Member
- National Federation of Independent Business, Member
- Indiana Farm Bureau, Member
- Indiana Builders Association, Member
- Marine Corps League, Member
- American Legion, Member
Military
- United States Marine Corps Reserve Forces (2001-2021 with broken time in service; approx. 14 satisfactory service years)
- Two combat tours in Iraq (2003, 2005-2006)
- Gunnery Sergeant, United States Marine Corps (2019-2021)
Honors
- "Indiana Power 50" named by Howey Politics and State Affairs in 2024
- "Commitment to Excellence" recognized by the Indiana Association of Counties in 2023
- "Legislator of the Year" named by the Indiana State Police Alliance in 2023
- "Legislator of the Year" named by the Indiana Bankers Association in 2022
- "Senator of the Year" named by Aviation Indiana in 2022
- "Legislator of the Year" named by the Disabled American Veterans in 2021
- "John C. Hart Presidential Award" awarded by the Indiana Builders Association in 2021
- "First Steps Champion" recognized by ProKids Central Indiana First Steps in 2019
- "Dwight and Marilyn Chamberlain Policeman's Friend Award" awarded by Amick-Baker-Kellems Lodge 156 Fraternal Order of Police in 2018
- "James W. Robinson Young Professional of the Year" presented by One Southern Indiana in 2017
- "Small Business of the Year" awarded by the Scott County Chamber of Commerce in 2014 & 2016
- "20 Under 40" honored by Southern Indiana Business Source in 2016
- "Highest Award for Achievement" bestowed by the Dale Carnegie Leadership Course in 2015
- "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" recognized by the Indiana Southeast Business Development Center in 2012
Occupation
Founder, Owner & President of Signature Countertops, Inc.
Religious Affiliation
Northside Christian Church
Personal
Married- Beth
Children- Hayden, Hudson, and Greyson
Counties Served
Clark County and portions of Floyd County |