| Hometown- Schererville
Occupation- Small Business Owner and Certified Public Accountant
Education- CPA, Butler
State Representative Hal Slager is a graduate of Butler University and Certified Public Accountant. As a CPA he worked for a local accounting firm where he gained the experience needed for his next opportunity, a position in corporate accounting with Melvin Simon and Associates.
Rep. Slager joined Trico Graphics in 1983. Upon arrival he sought to bring innovations and advancements to the company, eventually leading to a transition to electronic publishing. In 1996, Rep. Slager established the company as an exemplary business for design and internet production. Pursuing his interest in real estate, he went on to establish Triangle Equities LLC, for real estate development and management in 1997.
Before being elected as state representative of House District 15, Rep. Slager served 10 years on the Schererville Town Council, twice a Council president and twice Utility Board president. As a state representative, he brings with him the experience of running local government during the national economic downturn. He worked to keep his community strong by reducing the government budget to meet a frozen levy, while increasing services and resolving flooding problems.
He and his wife, Carol married in 1982 and have two sons, Ryan and Colin. Rep. Slager is a runner and former marathoner, including the Boston Marathon twice and is a member of the Calumet Region Striders, a local running club of 500 members. He has led three fundraising campaigns running for the Leukemia Society of America. He currently serves as Treasurer for the Schererville Civic Funds, a local charity serving Schererville residents in need. |