Steve Braun | |
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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 |
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
In office November 7, 2012 – November 19, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Richard McClain |
Succeeded by | Donna Schaibley |
Personal details | |
Born | (1959-11-13)November 13, 1959 Jasper, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | November 18, 2022(2022-11-18) (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 | |
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.
Braun was the former commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Then-Governor Mike Pence appointed Braun in 2014. In 2017, Braun resigned as commissioner. 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.
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.
Braun died of cancer on November 18, 2022, at the age of 63.
Personal life
Braun and his wife had five children.
References
- McGowan, Dan (November 7, 2017). "Payne to Head Indiana DWD". Inside Indiana Business. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
- "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.
- 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.
- Cook, Tony (August 28, 2014). "Rep. Braun to join Pence administration". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
- Brown, Alex (August 23, 2017). "DWD Commissioner Steve Braun to Resign". Inside Indiana Business. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
- Pathé, Simone (April 11, 2018). "Indiana's Braun Brothers Keep Their Distance on the Campaign Trail". Rollcall.com. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
- Lange, Kaitlin. "Steve Braun, brother of U.S. Senator, enters 5th District race to replace Susan Brooks". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
- Carden, Dan (November 21, 2022). "Former Indiana lawmaker, state agency leader Steve Braun dies". The Times of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- "Steven Braun's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
External links
Categories:- 1959 births
- 2022 deaths
- Deaths from cancer in Indiana
- Harvard University alumni
- Republican Party members of the Indiana House of Representatives
- People from Jasper, Indiana
- People from Zionsville, Indiana
- Braun family of Indiana
- Candidates in the 2020 United States House of Representatives elections
- Candidates in the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections
- 21st-century members of the Indiana General Assembly