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Braun Names Mike Speedy as Secretary of Business Affairs
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – December 6, 2024 – Today, Governor-elect Mike Braun announced his intent to appoint former State Representative Mike Speedy as Indiana’s Secretary of Business Affairs. Speedy brings extensive experience in business, law, and public service to the role.
A second-generation real estate investor and graduate of IU’s Kelley School of Business and McKinney School of Law, Speedy operates a multi-state real estate development company headquartered in Indianapolis. He concluded 14 years of service in the Indiana House of Representatives, where he chaired the Financial Institutions and Environmental Affairs committees and served as Vice Chairman of Roads and Transportation.
“Mike’s combination of business acumen and public service experience makes him ideally suited to lead Indiana’s business development initiatives,” said Governor-elect Braun. “His background in real estate, finance, and law will help drive economic growth across our state.”
In Speedy’s role as Secretary of Business Affairs, he will be responsible for managing the state’s regulatory framework and ensuring that businesses and industries operate safely, ethically, and efficiently.
“I look forward to working alongside Governor-elect Braun as Indiana’s Secretary of Business Affairs,” said Speedy. “Having served in the Indiana General Assembly, I’ve seen firsthand how smart policy and reduced regulation can help businesses flourish. Drawing on my experience as both a legislator and business owner, we will streamline government processes, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and create an even more business-friendly environment in Indiana. Together, we’ll ensure Indiana remains one of the best places to do business in America.”
In the Indiana General Assembly, he served on key committees including Judiciary, Employment, Labor & Pensions, and Utilities, Energy & Telecommunications. Prior to serving at the statehouse, Speedy served on the Indianapolis City-County Council for seven years, including as Chairman of the Public Works Committee. He maintains his law license and Certified Commercial Investment Member designation.
About Governor-elect Mike Braun:
Governor-elect Mike Braun of Jasper, Indiana, is a homegrown entrepreneur who has spent his life creating opportunities and getting results for Hoosiers. Mike believes deeply that personal freedom and opportunity will create a pathway to prosperity for all Hoosiers. As Indiana’s 52nd Governor, Mike Braun is developing a team to help him build an administration that puts Hoosiers in the driver’s seat and limits government to its proper role.
Mike Braun is a Main Street job creator, husband to Maureen (48 years), father of four and proud grandfather of seven. When Mike is not hard at work for the people of Indiana, he enjoys spending time on his tree farms where he also focuses on his passion for conservation.
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Media Contact: Brad Rateike, bradrateike@brauntransition.com
