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| name = Chris Garten
|office = Majority Leader of the [[Indiana Senate]]
|term_start = August 17, 2022
| image = Chris Garten.jpg
|term_end =
| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
|predecessor = [[Mark Messmer]]
| office = Majority Leader of the [[Indiana Senate]]
| term_start = August 17, 2022
|successor =
|state_senate1 = Indiana
| term_end =
|district1 = 45th
| predecessor = [[Mark Messmer]]
|term_start1 = November 7, 2018
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| state_senate1 = Indiana
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|predecessor1 = [[Jim Smith (Indiana politician)|Jim Smith]]
| district1 = 45th
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| term_start1 = November 7, 2018
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|2|13}}
| spouse = Beth
|birth_place = [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida]], U.S.
| children = 3
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| branch = {{flag|United States Marine Corps}}
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| battles = [[Iraq War]]
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|party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
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'''Chris Garten''' is an American politician. Garten was first elected in November 2018 to represent District 45 in the [[Indiana Senate]], and was re-elected for a second term in November 2022. In August 2022, he was appointed Majority Floor Leader. He is a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]].

'''Chris Garten''' is an American politician, businessman, and retired military officer serving as a member of the [[Indiana Senate]] from the 45th district. He assumed office on November 7, 2018.


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
A native of [[Scottsburg, Indiana]], Garten graduated from [[Scottsburg Senior High School]] in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web|publisher=Scott County Community Foundation|title=Garten Family Gives Back Through New Fund|url=http://www.scottcountyfoundation.org/inspirationalstories/garten-family-gives-back-through-new-fund/|access-date=2021-06-17}}</ref> He attended [[Marine Corps University]] and [[Indiana University Southeast]], but did not earn a degree.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chris Garten|url=https://www.indianasenaterepublicans.com//garten|access-date=2021-06-17|website=Indiana Senate Republicans}}</ref>
Garten was raised in [[Scottsburg, Indiana]], and graduated from [[Scottsburg Senior High School]] in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web|publisher=Scott County Community Foundation|title=Garten Family Gives Back Through New Fund|url=http://www.scottcountyfoundation.org/inspirationalstories/garten-family-gives-back-through-new-fund/|access-date=2021-06-17}}</ref> He attended [[Indiana University Southeast]], but his college education was interrupted by his military service. In August 2023, he completed his undergraduate studies and earned his bachelor's degree through Indiana University Southeast's degree reclamation program.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chris Garten|url=https://www.indianasenaterepublicans.com//garten|access-date=2021-06-17|website=Indiana Senate Republicans}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Indiana State Senator Chris Garten Earns Diploma 23 Years After Starting College at IU Southeast|url=https://news.iu.edu/southeast/live/news/37672-achieving-goals-doesnt-always-happen-in-a-linear}}</ref>

== Military service ==
Garten served his country as a United States Marine between 2001 and 2021, which included two combat tours in Iraq. He was a Gunnery Sergeant, Platoon Commander and Scout Patrol Leader.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indianasenaterepublicans.com/garten | title=Chris Garten }}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Garten served as a gunnery sergeant in the [[United States Marine Corps Reserves]] for 14 years, including two tours in [[Iraq]]. In 2007, Garten founded Signature Countertops Inc. in [[Jeffersonville, Indiana]]. Garten was elected to the [[Indiana Senate]] in November 2018. He also serves as the ranking member of the Senate Public Policy Committee.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chris Garten|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Chris_Garten|access-date=2021-06-17|website=Ballotpedia|language=en}}</ref>
In 2007, shortly after returning home from his second deployment, Garten founded Signature Countertops, Inc. in [[Jeffersonville, Indiana]], and remains the company's owner and president.<ref>https://signaturecountertops.com {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>

== Elected office ==
Garten was first elected to the [[Indiana Senate]] in November 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chris Garten|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Chris_Garten|access-date=2021-06-17|website=Ballotpedia|language=en}}</ref> In August 2022, Garten was appointed<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indianasenaterepublicans.com/bray-appoints-state-sen-chris-garten-senate-majority-floor-leader | title=Bray appoints State Sen. Chris Garten Senate Majority Floor Leader }}</ref> as Senate Majority Floor Leader by Senate President Pro Tempore [[Rodric Bray]], making Garten the state's first ever first-term Majority Floor Leader. He was soon after re-elected for a second term in November 2022. In addition to his leadership position within the Senate Republican caucus, Garten chairs the Senate Committee on Joint Rules, serves as Ranking Member for the Senate Rules & Legislative Procedure Committee, serves on the Senate Committee on Appropriations and sits on the State Budget Committee. In 2023, he also chaired the Health Care Cost Oversight Task Force and Government Reform Task Force. As of April 2024, Garten has authored/sponsored and successfully passed into law over 80 bills.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/legislators/legislator_chris_garten_1/ | title=Indiana General Assembly }}</ref>

== Statewide and community involvement ==
Garten serves on many boards and is an active member of many organizations. He is a board member for the One Southern Indiana Advocacy Council, Scott County Public Defender Board and Darkhorse Expeditions. He previously served as Vice-President of the Scott County Chamber of Commerce and on the Indiana Builders Association Board. He is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Garten is also an active member of the American Legion, Marine Corps League, Indiana Farm Bureau, Indiana Builders Association and National Federation of Independent Business.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indianasenaterepublicans.com/garten | title=Chris Garten }}</ref>

== Awards ==
In 2024, State Affairs and Howey Politics released an "Indiana Power 50" list that named Garten as one of the state's most influential people.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 Howey Politics Indiana Power 50: Our most consequential year |url=https://pro.stateaffairs.com/in/lede/2024-hpi-power-50 |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=State Affairs |language=en}}</ref> In 2023, Garten was named "Legislator of the Year" by the Indiana State Police Alliance<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indianasenaterepublicans.com/garten-named-2023-indiana-state-police-alliance-legislator-of-the-year | title=Garten named 2023 Indiana State Police Alliance Legislator of the Year }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newsandtribune.com/news/garten-named-2023-indiana-state-police-alliance-legislator-of-the-year/article_c98bb002-3d1b-11ee-b742-fb4d6ab5e5f9.html | title=Garten named 2023 Indiana State Police Alliance Legislator of the Year | date=17 August 2023 }}</ref> and recognized for his "Commitment to Excellence" by the Indiana Association of Counties.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indianacountycommissioners.com/indiana-county-commissioners-present-state-senator-chris-garten-the-commitment-to-excellence-award | title=Indiana County Commissioners present State Senator Chris Garten the Commitment to Excellence Award }}</ref> In 2022, Garten was named "Legislator of the Year" by the Indiana Bankers Association<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indiana.bank/news/garten-named-2022-iba-legislator-year | title=Garten Named 2022 IBA Legislator of the Year | date=8 September 2022 }}</ref> and the Disabled American Veterans.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indianahouserepublicans.com/news/press-releases/frye-named-legislator-of-the-year-by-disabled-american-veterans/ | title=Frye named Legislator of the Year by Disabled American Veterans &#124; State of Indiana House of Representatives }}</ref> He was also named "Senator of the Year" by Aviation Indiana.<ref>https://www.aviationindiana.com {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>

In 2021, the Indiana Builders Association presented Garten with the "John C. Hart Presidential Award"<ref>https://buildindiana.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IBN-Q4-2021-FINAL.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=August 2024}}</ref> and in 2019, ProKids Central Indiana First Steps named him a distinguished "First Steps Champion." In 2017, One Southern Indiana presented Garten with their "James W. Robinson Young Professional of the Year Award"<ref>{{cite web | url=https://extolmag.com/2017-one-southern-indiana-ace-awards/ | title=2017 One Southern Indiana ACE Awards - Extol Magazine | date=30 November 2017 }}</ref> and Garten graduated from the Indiana Leadership Forum.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianaleadershipforum.com/alumni/ | title=Alumni &#124; Indiana Leadership Forum }}</ref>
In 2016, Southern Indiana Business Source included Garten in their "20 UNDER 40" list, and in 2015, Garten completed the Dale Carnegie Leadership Course and was selected by his peers to receive the "Highest Award for Achievement." In 2012, the Indiana Southeast Business Development Center recognized him as "Young Entrepreneur of the Year."<ref>https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-garten {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 21:15, 1 December 2024

Chris Garten
Majority Leader of the Indiana Senate
Assumed office
August 17, 2022
Preceded byMark Messmer
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 45th district
Assumed office
November 7, 2018
Preceded byJim Smith
Personal details
Born (1982-02-13) February 13, 1982 (age 42)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBeth
Children3
EducationMarine Corps University
Indiana University, Southeast
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Battles/warsIraq War

Chris Garten is an American politician. Garten was first elected in November 2018 to represent District 45 in the Indiana Senate, and was re-elected for a second term in November 2022. In August 2022, he was appointed Majority Floor Leader. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Early life and education

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Garten was raised in Scottsburg, Indiana, and graduated from Scottsburg Senior High School in 2000.[1] He attended Indiana University Southeast, but his college education was interrupted by his military service. In August 2023, he completed his undergraduate studies and earned his bachelor's degree through Indiana University Southeast's degree reclamation program.[2][3]

Military service

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Garten served his country as a United States Marine between 2001 and 2021, which included two combat tours in Iraq. He was a Gunnery Sergeant, Platoon Commander and Scout Patrol Leader.[4]

Career

[edit]

In 2007, shortly after returning home from his second deployment, Garten founded Signature Countertops, Inc. in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and remains the company's owner and president.[5]

Elected office

[edit]

Garten was first elected to the Indiana Senate in November 2018.[6] In August 2022, Garten was appointed[7] as Senate Majority Floor Leader by Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray, making Garten the state's first ever first-term Majority Floor Leader. He was soon after re-elected for a second term in November 2022. In addition to his leadership position within the Senate Republican caucus, Garten chairs the Senate Committee on Joint Rules, serves as Ranking Member for the Senate Rules & Legislative Procedure Committee, serves on the Senate Committee on Appropriations and sits on the State Budget Committee. In 2023, he also chaired the Health Care Cost Oversight Task Force and Government Reform Task Force. As of April 2024, Garten has authored/sponsored and successfully passed into law over 80 bills.[8]

Statewide and community involvement

[edit]

Garten serves on many boards and is an active member of many organizations. He is a board member for the One Southern Indiana Advocacy Council, Scott County Public Defender Board and Darkhorse Expeditions. He previously served as Vice-President of the Scott County Chamber of Commerce and on the Indiana Builders Association Board. He is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Garten is also an active member of the American Legion, Marine Corps League, Indiana Farm Bureau, Indiana Builders Association and National Federation of Independent Business.[9]

Awards

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In 2024, State Affairs and Howey Politics released an "Indiana Power 50" list that named Garten as one of the state's most influential people.[10] In 2023, Garten was named "Legislator of the Year" by the Indiana State Police Alliance[11][12] and recognized for his "Commitment to Excellence" by the Indiana Association of Counties.[13] In 2022, Garten was named "Legislator of the Year" by the Indiana Bankers Association[14] and the Disabled American Veterans.[15] He was also named "Senator of the Year" by Aviation Indiana.[16]

In 2021, the Indiana Builders Association presented Garten with the "John C. Hart Presidential Award"[17] and in 2019, ProKids Central Indiana First Steps named him a distinguished "First Steps Champion." In 2017, One Southern Indiana presented Garten with their "James W. Robinson Young Professional of the Year Award"[18] and Garten graduated from the Indiana Leadership Forum.[19] In 2016, Southern Indiana Business Source included Garten in their "20 UNDER 40" list, and in 2015, Garten completed the Dale Carnegie Leadership Course and was selected by his peers to receive the "Highest Award for Achievement." In 2012, the Indiana Southeast Business Development Center recognized him as "Young Entrepreneur of the Year."[20]

References

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  1. ^ "Garten Family Gives Back Through New Fund". Scott County Community Foundation. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
  2. ^ "Chris Garten". Indiana Senate Republicans. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
  3. ^ "Indiana State Senator Chris Garten Earns Diploma 23 Years After Starting College at IU Southeast".
  4. ^ "Chris Garten".
  5. ^ https://signaturecountertops.com [bare URL]
  6. ^ "Chris Garten". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
  7. ^ "Bray appoints State Sen. Chris Garten Senate Majority Floor Leader".
  8. ^ "Indiana General Assembly".
  9. ^ "Chris Garten".
  10. ^ "2024 Howey Politics Indiana Power 50: Our most consequential year". State Affairs. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  11. ^ "Garten named 2023 Indiana State Police Alliance Legislator of the Year".
  12. ^ "Garten named 2023 Indiana State Police Alliance Legislator of the Year". 17 August 2023.
  13. ^ "Indiana County Commissioners present State Senator Chris Garten the Commitment to Excellence Award".
  14. ^ "Garten Named 2022 IBA Legislator of the Year". 8 September 2022.
  15. ^ "Frye named Legislator of the Year by Disabled American Veterans | State of Indiana House of Representatives".
  16. ^ https://www.aviationindiana.com [bare URL]
  17. ^ https://buildindiana.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IBN-Q4-2021-FINAL.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  18. ^ "2017 One Southern Indiana ACE Awards - Extol Magazine". 30 November 2017.
  19. ^ "Alumni | Indiana Leadership Forum".
  20. ^ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-garten [bare URL]
Indiana Senate
Preceded by Majority Leader of the Indiana Senate
2022–present
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