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 | 1959 or 1960 (age 64–65)[3] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jennifer |
| Relations | Mike Braun (brother) |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Zionsville, Indiana |
| Alma mater | Harvard University[4] |
Steven James Braun is 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.
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 is 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 is currently held by Todd Rokita who ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate, against Braun's brother, Mike, in the Republican primary.[8]
Braun has 5 children.[9]
References
- ^ Dan McGowan (2017-11-07). "Payne to Head Indiana DWD". Inside INdiana Business. Retrieved 2018-01-07.
- ^ "Indiana House (District 24)". Capitolandwashington.com. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
- ^ http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-in--congress-2018-indiana-bios-20180421-story.html
- ^ http://legdb.iga.in.gov/#!/legislator/10402/Steven-Braun
- ^ "Without Todd Rokita, 13 run in Indiana's 4th Congressional district race". Indystar.com. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
- ^ "State Rep. Steve Braun joining Pence administration". indystar.com. Retrieved 2018-01-07.
- ^ Alex Brown (2017-08-23). "DWD Commissioner Steve Braun to Resign". Inside INdiana Business. Retrieved 2018-01-07.
- ^ By $${element.Contributor} (2018-04-11). "Indiana's Braun Brothers Keep Their Distance on the Campaign Trail". Rollcall.com. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ "Steven Braun's Biography - The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2018-05-21.