Indiana State Senate, 2018 - Present
Republican
Commerce and Technology
Homeland Security and Transportation
Pensions and Labor
Utilities
Veterans Affairs and the Military
Scottsburg High School
Indiana University Southeast
Gunnery Sergeant, United States Marine Corps
Two tours in Iraq
• “James W. Robinson Young Professional of Year” 2017 Presented by One Southern Indiana
• “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” Awarded by the Indiana Southeast Business Development Center
• “Highest Award for Achievement” Awarded by the Dale Carnegie Leadership Course
• “20 Under 40” Awarded by Southern Indiana Business Source
• “Small Business of the Year” 2014 & 2016 Awarded by Scott County Chamber of Commerce
Founder and President of Signature Countertops, Inc.
Northside Christian Church
Married: Beth
Children: Hayden, Hudson, and Greyson
Jefferson County, Scott County, Switzerland County and portions of Clark and Jackson counties
State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) joins Gov. Eric Holcomb, State Rep. Ed Clere (R-New Albany), River Ridge Executive Director Jerry Acy and One Southern Indiana CEO Wendy Chesser at the Statehouse Thursday, June 27, for the ceremonial signing of legislation Garten authored during his first session. more »
State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) will host a town hall meeting with State Sen. Ron Grooms (R-Jeffersonville) from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Clarksville Branch of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library to discuss the 2019 legislative session. more »
