About Sen. Jean Leising
Elected
Indiana State Senate, 2008-present; 1988-1996; Senate Assistant Majority Whip, 1994-1996
Counties Served
Decatur, Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Ripley, Rush, Shelby
Political Affiliation
Republican
Standing Committees
Environmental Affairs, R.M.
Education & Career Development
Health & Provider Services
Utilities
Other Committees
Indiana Legislative Rural Caucus, Co-Chair
Indiana Corn Marketing Council
Awards
Developmental Services, Inc. – Paul Roahrig Memorial President’s Award, 2010
New Horizons – New Horizons Partnership Award, 2010
Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association - Legislator of the Year, 2010
American Legion of Indiana - Distinguished Public Service Award, 2009
National Rifle Association - Defenders of Freedom Award, 1996
National Federation of Independent Business - Guardian of Small Business Award, 1996
National Association for Home Care - Legislator of the Year, 1996
Indiana Conservation Offices - Legislator of the Year, 1995
Presenter of the 1994 Contract With America
Indiana Farm Bureau - Woman of the Year, 1984
Civic Activities
Indiana Corn Growers Association, Past President, 1986
Indiana Farm Bureau, Member
Education
Sunman High School, 1966 Salutatorian
Good Samaritan School of Nursing, Cincinnati, Ohio - with Honors, 1969
Personal
Married: Frank Thompson; three children and eight grandchildren
Business
Farm owner, travel agent, and retired nurse
Contact Information
Statehouse Mailing Address: 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Statehouse Phone: 800-382-9467 or 317-232-9400
Email: Senator.Leising@iga.in.gov
Legislative Assistant
Mark Wasky 317-234-9054
