Chris Garten Email & Phone Number

Professional HighlightsOccupations:• Indiana Senate Majority Floor Leader, representing District 45 (Clark County and portions of Floyd County)• Founder, Owner & President of Signature Countertops, Inc.Military Service:• United States Marine Corps Reserves Forces (2001-2021 with broken time in service; approx. 14 satisfactory service years) • Gunnery Sergeant, United States Marine Corps (2019-2021)• Two combat tours in Iraq (2003, 2005-2006)National, Statewide & Community Involvement:• One Southern Indiana Advocacy Council, Board Member• Darkhorse Expeditions, Board Member• Scott County Public Defender, Board Member• Scott County Chamber of Commerce, Former Vice-President• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Life Member• National Rifle Association (NRA), Life Member• National Federation of Independent Business, Member• Indiana Farm Bureau, Member• Indiana Builders Association, Member• Marine Corps League, Member• American Legion, MemberAchievements & Honors:• “Indiana Power 50,” recognized by State Affairs & HOWEY Politics• “Commitment to Excellence,” recognized by the Indiana Association of Counties in 2023• “Legislator of the Year,” named by the Indiana State Police Alliance in 2023• “Legislator of the Year,” named by the Indiana Bankers Association in 2022• “Senator of the Year,” named by Aviation Indiana in 2022• “Legislator of the Year,” named by the Disabled American Veterans in 2021• “John C. Hart Presidential Award,” awarded by the Indiana Builders Association in 2021• “First Steps Champion,” recognized by ProKids Central Indiana First Steps in 2019• “Dwight and Marilyn Chamberlain Policeman’s Friend Award,” awarded by Amick-Baker-Kellems Lodge 156 Fraternal Order of Police in 2018• “James W. Robinson Young Professional of Year,” presented by One Southern Indiana in 2017• “20 Under 40,” honored by Southern Indiana Business Source• “Small Business of the Year,” awarded by the Scott County Chamber of Commerce in 2014 & 2016• “Highest Award for Achievement,” bestowed by the Dale Carnegie Leadership Course in 2015• “Young Entrepreneur of the Year,” recognized by the Indiana Southeast Business Development Center in 2012

Listed skills include Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Team Building, and 24 others.