Chris (Chris) Garten (R-SS45)
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Senator
Room 3B-N State House 200 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2785

District Office:
200 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2785
Elected: 2018    Next Election: 2026
Spouse: Beth   
Counties Representing
Clark / Jackson / Jefferson / Jennings / Scott / Switzerland / Washington

Bio

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








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