Indiana State Senate 1990-present

Leadership

Majority Caucus Chair

Utilities, Chair

Political Affiliation

Republican

Standing Committees

Homeland Security, Transportation & Veterans Affairs

Transportation Subcommittee

Public Policy

Utilities, Chair

Rules & Legislative Procedures

Joint Rules

Civic Activities

Board of Trustees, Indiana Historical Society

Church affiliation- Presbyterian

Member, Lawrence Chamber of Commerce

Member, Association of Indiana Museums

Member, Board of Directors, Friends of the Indiana Archives

Member, Indianapolis Museum of Art Government Relations Committee

Author, Passing the Torch- Preserving Indiana's Heritage

Founder, Reaching Parents in Crisis Task Force

Honors and Awards

2011 Ranked Most Pro-Job Indiana Senator, Indiana Chamber of Commerce

2001 Legislator of the Year, National Republican Legislators Association

1996 Youth Advocacy, Association of Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses

1994 Toll Fellow, Council of State Governments

1994 Program for Emerging Leaders, Darden School of Business Administration, University of Virginia

1990 Highest Award for Achievement, Dale Carnegie Course

1987 Lawrence Township Republican of the Year

Occupation

Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Indiana Railroad Company

Personal

Married- Kelley; two daughters, one son

Education

Indiana University (B.A.) Political Science, 1981