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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Mark Messmer is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 48. He was first elected to the chamber in 2014. Messmer is running for re-election in the primary on May 8, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Messmer previously served in the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 63 from 2008 to 2014.

Messmer's professional experience includes working as co-owner of Messmer Mechanical, Project Engineer with John Brown Engineering and Mechanical Engineer with Dow Chemical.

Education

  • BS, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1981-1985

Professional Experience

  • BS, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1981-1985
  • Licensed Engineer, 1990-present
  • Co-Owner, Messmer Mechanical, Incorporated, 1988-present
  • Project Engineer, John Brown Engineering, 1986-1988
  • Mechanical Engineer, Dow Chemical, 1985-1986

Political Experience

  • BS, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1981-1985
  • Licensed Engineer, 1990-present
  • Co-Owner, Messmer Mechanical, Incorporated, 1988-present
  • Project Engineer, John Brown Engineering, 1986-1988
  • Mechanical Engineer, Dow Chemical, 1985-1986
  • Majority Floor Leader, Indiana State Senate, 2019-present
  • Senator, Indiana State Senate, District 48, 2014-present
  • Former Majority Whip, Indiana State Senate
  • Candidate, Indiana State Senate, District 48, 2018
  • Representative, Indiana State House of Representatives, 2008-2014
  • Member, Holy Family School Board, 2001-2004
  • President, Holy Family School Board, 2003-2004

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, Indiana State Senate

Former Chair, Commerce and Technology Committee, Indiana State Senate

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

Former Member, Natural Resources Committee, Indiana State Senate

Former Ranking Member, Utilities Committee, Indiana State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Environmental Affairs

Chair, Joint Rules

Member, Public Policy

Ranking Member, Rules and Legislative Procedure

Member, Tax and Fiscal Policy

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BS, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1981-1985
  • Licensed Engineer, 1990-present
  • Co-Owner, Messmer Mechanical, Incorporated, 1988-present
  • Project Engineer, John Brown Engineering, 1986-1988
  • Mechanical Engineer, Dow Chemical, 1985-1986
  • Majority Floor Leader, Indiana State Senate, 2019-present
  • Senator, Indiana State Senate, District 48, 2014-present
  • Former Majority Whip, Indiana State Senate
  • Candidate, Indiana State Senate, District 48, 2018
  • Representative, Indiana State House of Representatives, 2008-2014
  • Member, Holy Family School Board, 2001-2004
  • President, Holy Family School Board, 2003-2004
  • Member, Jasper Kiwanis, 1999-present
  • Member, Holy Family Catholic Church, 1993-present
  • Member, American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Evansville Chapter, 1989-present
  • Member, Jasper Knights of Columbus, present
  • Member, Sons of the American Revolution, present
  • Leader, Cub Scouts
  • Member, Dubois County Builders Association
  • Member, Indiana Farm Bureau
  • Member, Jasper Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, Loyal Order of Moose, Jasper Club
  • Member, National Federation of Independent Businessman
  • Member, National Society of Professional Engineers
  • Member, Parish Council, Holy Family Catholic Church, 1990-1993
  • Member, Finance Council, Holy Family Catholic Church, 1988-1991