Sue Ellspermann

Sue Ellspermann
50th Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
In office
January 14, 2013 – March 2, 2016
Governor Mike Pence
Preceded by Becky Skillman
Succeeded by Eric Holcomb
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 74th district
In office
November 16, 2010 – November 7, 2012
Preceded by Russell Stilwell
Succeeded by Lloyd Arnold
Personal details
Born (1960-04-29) April 29, 1960
Ferdinand, Indiana, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Jim Mehling
Children Four daughters
Alma mater Purdue University
University of Louisville
Religion Roman Catholicism

Sue Ellspermann (born April 29, 1960) is an American academic administrator and former politician who served as the 50th Lieutenant Governor of Indiana. From 2010 to 2012 Ellspermann served in the Indiana House of Representatives from the 74th District, representing Warrick, Spencer, and parts of Dubois, and Perry County, Indiana.[1] Ellspermann is a member of the Republican Party. Ellspermann resigned as lieutenant governor on March 2, 2016, to become the president of Ivy Tech Community College, a position she began on July 1, 2016.[2]

On May 21, 2012, Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence announced the choice of Ellspermann as his running mate in the 2012 election. They defeated Democratic opponents John Gregg and Vi Simpson in the general election.[3]

Early life and career

Ellspermann was born in Ferdinand, Indiana, and is one of six children to Tom and Betty Boeglin.[4] She graduated in 1978 from Forest Park High School in Ferdinand, Indiana.[5] In 1982, Ellspermann graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial engineering, and in 1996 she received her PhD from University of Louisville.[6] Before entering state politics, Ellspermann founded the business consulting firm Ellspermann and Associates Inc. In 2006, she became the founding director of the University of Southern Indiana's Center for Applied Research.[7] In 2012, Ellspermann became the Director of Strategic Engagement for the strategic marketing firm Transformation Team, Inc.[6]

Indiana House of Representatives

In 2010, Ellspermann ran for the Indiana House of Representatives, for the 74th District. She defeated 14-year incumbent and Democratic Majority Floor Leader, Russ Stilwell.[8]

Ellspermann served one term in the Indiana House during the 2011-2012 legislative session. Ellspermann was appointed and served on the committee's for:[9]

During the legislative session, Ellspermann was a co sponsor of H.B. 1210, prohibiting state agencies from entering into a contract or making a grant to any entity that performs abortions or operates a facility where abortions are performed, with exceptions including in cases of rape, incest, or for the life of the mother.[10] H.B. 1210 has been criticized by many organizations for repealing Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood of Indiana and for blocking funding for other health services that Planned Parenthood provides for those on Medicaid.[11] Ellspermann cosponsored H.B. 1007, establishing a pilot program requiring drug testing for TANF applicants, and twice voted in favor of a statewide smoking ban bars and restaurants.[12][13][14] Ellspermann was a co-sponsor and leader in passing H.B. 1001, Indiana's right-to-work law. H.B. 1001 prohibits employers from requiring employees to join a labor organization.[15] During a right to work debate with other lawmakers in Evansville, Ellspermann said that "Right to work is a legitimate strategy to help attract and grow jobs. Indiana loses out on potential job creation because some companies won't consider moving here."[16] Ellspermann sponsored four bills during her tenure, two of which becoming law, including HEA 1312; expanding state regulatory authority of poultry sellers at farmers markets,[17] and HEA 1173; changing the requirements in which employees can file a complaint against their employer through the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration.[18]

Lieutenant Governor of Indiana

2012 gubernatorial election

Ellspermann, along with Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas and incumbent Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman, were rumored as likely running mates for U.S. Representative and Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Pence in Indiana's 2012 gubernatorial election.[19] On May 21, 2012, Pence announced that he would pick Ellspermann as his running mate on the joint-ticket to run against Democratic candidates, former Indiana House Speaker John R. Gregg and Minority Leader of the Indiana State Senate Vi Simpson, as well as Libertarian candidates Rupert Boneham and Brad Klopfenstein.[20] The choice of Ellspermann was hailed among officials and members of the Indiana Republican Party, and was criticized by Gregg, who called the Pence/Ellsperman ticket "the tea party ticket."[21] They were officially nominated at the Indiana Republican convention on June 10, 2012, to run in general election.[22] On November 6, 2012, Pence and Ellspermann defeated Gregg and Boneham, with 49% of the vote.[23]

Tenure

Ellspermann was sworn is as the 50th Lieutenant Governor of Indiana on January 14, 2013, succeeding two term incumbent Becky Skillman.[24] As lieutenant governor, Ellspermann headed the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, the Office of Energy Development, the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, the Office of Community and Rural Affairs and the Office of Tourism Development.[25]

Ellspermann resigned before the completion of her term on March 2, 2016.[26] Mike Pence nominated Eric J. Holcomb to serve the remainder of her term.[26]

Personal life

Ellspermann is a resident of Ferdinand, Indiana, with her husband Jim Mehling, the principal of Forest Park High School. They have four adult daughters.[27]

Ellspermann is a practicing Roman Catholic, and is a member of the St. Ferdinand Parish, where she and her husband are on the Strategic Planning Committee.[28] She was previously a twenty-year member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Evansville, where she served on the Parish Council and the Stewardship Commission, and was a eucharistic minister and lector.[27]

Electoral history

2010

Indiana House of Representatives, 74th District, 2010 [29]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Sue Ellspermann 11,242 52.03% +15.44%
Democratic Russ Stilwell (incumbent) 10,362 47.96% -11.44%
Turnout 21,604
Republican hold Swing

2012

2012 Indiana gubernatorial election [30]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Mike Pence / Sue Ellspermann 1,264,877 49.62% -8.22%
Democratic John Gregg / Vi Simpson 1,183,213 46.42% +6.38%
Libertarian Rupert Boneham / Brad Klopfenstein 101,028 3.96% +1.84%
No party Donnie Harold Harris / George Fish (write-in) 34 0% —
Margin of victory 81,664 3.20% -14.61%
Turnout 2,549,152 57.81% -2.08%
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ↑ "Pence makes it official: Ferdinand's Sue Ellspermann will be his running mate". courierpress.com. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Dr. Sue Ellspermann". ivytech.edu. Retrieved 2016-07-16.
  3. ↑ "Indiana election 2012: Republican Mike Pence wins Indiana governor race over Democrat John Gregg". indystar.com. Retrieved Nov 7, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Pence's pick for No. 2 is pitch perfect". journalgazette.net. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
  5. ↑ "2012 State Candidates". vanderburghgop.com.
  6. 1 2 "Representative Sue Ellspermann" (PDF).
  7. ↑ "SUE ELLSPERMANN'S BIOGRAPHY". votesmart.org.
  8. ↑ "Bosma ready to take the reins". courierpress.com. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
  9. ↑ wfyi.org (May 21, 2012). "Ellspermann Brings Business Background to GOP Ticket". insideindianabusiness.com.
  10. ↑ "HOUSE BILL No. 1210". in.gov. Retrieved February 17, 2011.
  11. ↑ "Judge refuses to delay law cutting state funding from Planned Parenthood". fox59.com. Retrieved May 11, 2011.
  12. ↑ "HB 1007 - REQUIRES DRUG TESTING FOR TANF APPLICANTS - KEY VOTE". votesmart.org.
  13. ↑ "HB 1149 - PROHIBITS SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES - KEY VOTE". votesmart.org.
  14. ↑ "HB 1007 - REQUIRES DRUG TESTING FOR TANF APPLICANTS - KEY VOTE". votesmart.org.
  15. ↑ "HOUSE ENROLLED ACT No. 1001". in.gov.
  16. ↑ "Right-to-work debate brings standing-room-only crowd to UE". courierpress.com. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  17. ↑ Sue Ellspermann. "Second Regular Session 117th General Assembly (2012) HOUSE ENROLLED ACT No. 1312". in.gov. Retrieved February 26, 2013.
  18. ↑ Sue Ellspermann. "Second Regular Session 117th General Assembly (2012) HOUSE ENROLLED ACT No. 1173". in.gov. Retrieved February 26, 2013.
  19. ↑ Brandon Smith (May 21, 2012). "Pundits Suggest Possible Lieutenant Gov. Choices For Pence". indianapublicmedia.org. Retrieved February 26, 2013.
  20. ↑ "REPUBLICAN GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE MIKE PENCE CHOOSES RUNNING MATE Pence introduced Sue Ellspermann, a Republican from District 74, as his running mate at her hometown of Ferdinand, Ind.". baltimoresun.com. May 21, 2012. Retrieved February 26, 2013.
  21. ↑ Associated Press (May 21, 2012). "Pence Picks Ellspermann As Running Mate State Rep. Ellspermann Lives In Southern Indiana". theindychannel.com.
  22. ↑ Brandon Smith (June 11, 2012). "Mike Pence To GOP Convention: Job Growth Top Priority". indianapublicmedia.org. Retrieved February 26, 2013.
  23. ↑ Office of the Secretary of State of Indiana (November 28, 2012). "Election Results Indiana General Election, November 6, 2012". in.gov. Retrieved February 26, 2013.
  24. ↑ "UPDATE: Mike Pence sworn in as Indiana's 50th governor". courierpress.com. January 14, 2013. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
  25. ↑ "Jop of Lieutenant Governor of Indiana". in.gov.
  26. 1 2 Slodysko, Brian. "Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann to resign March 2 in expected move". Associated Press. Indianapolis Star. February 18, 2016.
  27. 1 2 "Biographical Profile for Sue Ellspermann". vote-in.org.
  28. ↑ "Catholic lawmakers serving in the General Assembly" (PDF). todayscatholicnews.org. January 9, 2011.
  29. ↑ "2010 Indiana Election Report" (PDF). in.gov.
  30. ↑ "Election Results". in.gov/apps/sos. November 28, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2012.

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Preceded by
Becky Skillman		 Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
2013–2016 		Succeeded by
Eric Holcomb
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