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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Jeff Raatz (b. September 13, 1963) is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 27. He was first elected to the chamber in 2014. Raatz is running for re-election in the primary on May 8, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Raatz earned his bachelor's degree in business from Baker College of Muskegon. Raatz's professional experience includes working as an educator. He is the principal of Richmond Academy and a part-time program coordinator at Miami University.

Education

  • Bachelors, Business, Baker College of Muskegon
  • MA, Political Science, Miami University, Ohio

Professional Experience

  • Bachelors, Business, Baker College of Muskegon
  • MA, Political Science, Miami University, Ohio
  • Ordained Minister, 2001-present
  • Owner, Raatz Limited Liability Company, present
  • Former Principal, Richmond Academy
  • Served, United States Army
  • Program Coordinator, Miami University, 2011-2014
  • Vice President of Operations, New Creations Ministry, 1998-2011
  • Inside Manager, Norchuk Supply Company, 1988-1998

Political Experience

  • Bachelors, Business, Baker College of Muskegon
  • MA, Political Science, Miami University, Ohio
  • Ordained Minister, 2001-present
  • Owner, Raatz Limited Liability Company, present
  • Former Principal, Richmond Academy
  • Served, United States Army
  • Program Coordinator, Miami University, 2011-2014
  • Vice President of Operations, New Creations Ministry, 1998-2011
  • Inside Manager, Norchuk Supply Company, 1988-1998
  • Senator, Indiana State Senate, District 27, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Indiana State Senate, District 27, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Corrections and Criminal Law Committee, Indiana State Senate

Former Member, Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee, Indiana State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Education and Career Development

Member, Environmental Affairs

Member, Subcommittee on School Funding

Member, Tax and Fiscal Policy

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Bachelors, Business, Baker College of Muskegon
  • MA, Political Science, Miami University, Ohio
  • Ordained Minister, 2001-present
  • Owner, Raatz Limited Liability Company, present
  • Former Principal, Richmond Academy
  • Served, United States Army
  • Program Coordinator, Miami University, 2011-2014
  • Vice President of Operations, New Creations Ministry, 1998-2011
  • Inside Manager, Norchuk Supply Company, 1988-1998
  • Senator, Indiana State Senate, District 27, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Indiana State Senate, District 27, 2018
  • Former Board Member, Faith Christian Fellowship International
  • Former Board Member, Kiwanis Club of Richmond
  • Member, National Rifle Association
  • Former Board Member, New Creations Chapel

Other Info

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