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