| Elected
Indiana State Senate, 2010 - present
Political Affiliation
Republican
Standing Committees
Veterans Affairs and the Military, Chair
Homeland Security and Transportation, Ranking Member
Agriculture
Local Government
Natural Resources
Education
Mater Dei High School, Evansville
Ivy Tech Community College, associate's degree
Activities
University of Southern Indiana Board of Advisors for the College of Nursing and Health Professions, member
2nd Amendment Patriots, director
Wadesville VFW Post 6576, member and former commander
Knights of St. John, member
Military
Spc. 5th Class, U.S. Army
Vietnam Veteran, 101st Airborne Division
Honors
National Rifle Association Grassroots Organization of the Year (2nd Amendment Patriots), 2000
State Senate Certificate of Appreciation, 2005
Distinguished Hoosier Award, 2006
Kentucky Colonel, 2010
Occupation
Former teamster, truck driver for 33 years and union steward for 21 years
Religious Affiliation
St. Wendel Catholic Church, Eucharistic Minister
Personal
Married- Margie Tomes
Children- Cherie, Lori and Nick
Four grandchildren
Counties Served
Posey County and portions of Vanderburgh County |