Steve Braun (politician)
Steve Braun | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development | |
| In office November 24, 2014 – August 30, 2017 | |
| Governor | Mike Pence Eric Holcomb |
| Preceded by | Scott Sanders |
| Succeeded by | Fred Payne[1] |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office November 7, 2012 – November 19, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Richard McClain[2] |
| Succeeded by | Donna Schaibley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 13, 1959[3] Jasper, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 18, 2022 (aged 63) Zionsville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jennifer |
| Relations | Mike Braun (brother) |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence(s) | Zionsville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | [4] |
Steven James Braun (November 13, 1959 – November 18, 2022) was an American businessman and politician from the state of Indiana. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 2012 to 2014.
Background
In 1990, Braun founded Braun Technology Group which was later renamed to Braun Consulting. In 2004, he sold it to Fair Isaac Group.[5]
Braun was the former Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Then-Governor Mike Pence appointed Braun in 2014.[6] In 2017, Braun resigned as Commissioner.[7] He ran unsuccessfully for Indiana's 4th congressional district in 2018. The seat was held by Todd Rokita who ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate, against Braun's brother, Mike, in the Republican primary.[8]
It was reported in August 2019 that Braun had officially entered the race for the seat being vacated by Susan Brooks in Indiana's 5th congressional district. He ultimately withdrew after suspending his campaign due to health issues. Republican nominee Victoria Spartz won the seat and took office on January 3, 2021.[9]
Braun and his wife had five children.[10] He died of cancer on November 18, 2022, at the age of 63.[11]
References
- ^ McGowan, Dan (November 7, 2017). "Payne to Head Indiana DWD". Inside Indiana Business. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Indiana House (District 24)". Capitolandwashington.com. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
- ^ "Obituary". Indianapolis Star. November 19, 2022.
- ^ "Steven James Braun". Indiana Legislator Database. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Briggs, James (April 22, 2018). "As Todd Rokita runs for Senate, 13 candidates line up for his U.S. House seat". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Cook, Tony (August 28, 2014). "Rep. Braun to join Pence administration". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Brown, Alex (August 23, 2017). "DWD Commissioner Steve Braun to Resign". Inside Indiana Business. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Pathé, Simone (April 11, 2018). "Indiana's Braun Brothers Keep Their Distance on the Campaign Trail". Rollcall.com. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Lange, Kaitlin. "Steve Braun, brother of U.S. Senator, enters 5th District race to replace Susan Brooks". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
- ^ "Steven Braun's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Carden, Dan (November 21, 2022). "Former Indiana lawmaker, state agency leader Steve Braun dies". The Times of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved November 21, 2022.