Chris Garten
Chris Garten | |
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| Majority Leader of the Indiana Senate | |
| Assumed office August 17, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Messmer |
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 45th district | |
| Assumed office November 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Beth |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
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
A native of Scottsburg, Indiana, Garten graduated from Scottsburg Senior High School in 2000.[1] He attended Marine Corps University and Indiana University Southeast, but did not earn a degree.[2]
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.[3]
References
- ^ "Garten Family Gives Back Through New Fund". Scott County Community Foundation. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
- ^ "Chris Garten". Indiana Senate Republicans. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
- ^ "Chris Garten". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-17.