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Braun Names Jennifer-Ruth Green as Secretary of Public Safety
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – December 9, 2024 – Governor-elect Mike Braun announced his intent to appoint Jennifer-Ruth Green as Indiana’s Secretary of Public Safety today. Green, a combat veteran and current Deputy Commander of the 11th Operations Group at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, brings extensive military and cyber security experience to the role.
Green’s distinguished military career includes service as the commander of the 122nd Cyber Operations Flight in Fort Wayne and deployment to Baghdad with the Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, she is an FAA-certified pilot and former Air Force Special Agent. Green also graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center with Distinguished Fitness Award honors and was selected as a Defense Ventures Cyber Fellow.
“Jennifer-Ruth Green’s remarkable military background and cyber security expertise make her uniquely qualified to advise on homeland security and support law enforcement,” said Governor-elect Braun. “Her combat experience and proven leadership will be invaluable in protecting Hoosier families and strengthening our emergency response capabilities.”
The Secretary of Public Safety will be responsible for overseeing law enforcement, emergency preparedness and public safety policy development. As Secretary, Green will work with Governor-elect Braun to keep our communities safe by supporting law enforcement, combating drug trafficking and addressing illegal immigration.
“My commitment is to bring a strategic, comprehensive approach to public safety that protects Hoosier families and supports our first responders,” said Green. “Under Governor-elect Braun’s leadership, we will ensure safety in our communities and focus on strengthening partnerships between law enforcement and communities, enhancing emergency preparedness, and ensuring our public safety personnel have the training and resources they need to serve effectively.”
Green founded Battle-Proven Leadership, providing executive training to organizations including the Indiana Attorney General’s Office. She holds a master’s degree in aeronautics from Liberty University and authored “People Don’t Quit Their Jobs; They Quit Their Bosses.”
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
