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Biography

Lt. Governor Becky Skillman is committed to revitalizing Indiana’s economy for the benefit of all Hoosiers. A native of southern Indiana, Becky understands the importance of bringing economic development to all regions of the state. She is a long‑standing champion of Indiana communities and has led the way in rebuilding our state’s small cities and towns.

Becky brings a strong background in local and state government. She held county offices for 16 years and served as president of the Association of Indiana Counties. She went on to serve 12 years in the Indiana Senate, quickly rising to a position of leadership. In 2004 Becky joined Mitch Daniels in his bid to become governor. Together, they sought to renew Indiana’s economy and move the state forward. Upon election, Becky became the state’s 50th lieutenant governor.

In addition to serving as the state’s second in command, Becky oversees the State Department of Agriculture, the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, the Office of Energy and Defense Development, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, and the Office of Tourism Development. She chairs the Indiana Counter Terrorism and Security Council and serves as President of the Indiana Senate.

Becky has worked closely with the business community. She served on the Board of the Bedford Urban Enterprise Association, which created economic opportunities in blighted areas of the city by building roads, recruiting new businesses, renovating buildings and constructing neighborhood parks. In addition, she was on the Board of Directors of the Bedford Federal Savings Bank. Becky has spent her career fostering economic development, particularly through entrepreneurship and small business development. In recognition of her efforts, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce honored her as the Champion of Small Business in 1995. The National Federation of Independent Business/Indiana named Becky a Guardian of Small Business in 1996. In 2007, the Indiana Minority Business Magazine gave her the Champion of Diversity Award.

Living in the shadow of Crane Navy Base, Becky developed an understanding of the important role the defense sector plays in Indiana’s economy. In 2005 Becky successfully made the state’s case to maintain its military bases through the federal Base Realignment and Closure process. As a result, more than 5,500 jobs were saved and 1,000 new jobs were created.

Under the leadership of Gov. Daniels and Lt. Gov. Skillman, Indiana has seen unprecedented progress. Though they inherited a $600 million deficit, they honestly balanced the budget in one year, putting Indiana back in the black—without increasing taxes. They began to revitalize Indiana’s economy, creating the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, which has brought tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in new investment to the state. Gov. Daniels and Lt. Gov. Skillman have implemented key changes that will improve the lives of all Hoosiers. They worked to upgrade the state’s transportation infrastructure, giving Indiana the nation’s only full-funded 10-year transportation plan. In addition, they have funded fully-day kindergarten, provided long overdue benefits to veterans and service members, and reformed the state’s property tax system.

Becky and her husband Steve have one son, Aaron.