United States Representative, Eighth District


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Personal
Full Name : Mark B. Messmer
Home City : Jasper
Religion : Catholic
EducationBS, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1981-1985
 
Professional Experience
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
Candidate, United States House of Representatives , District 8, 2024
Majority Floor Leader, Indiana State Senate, 2019-2023
Candidate, Indiana State Senate, District 48, 2022
Senator, Indiana State Senate, District 48, 2014-present
Representative, Indiana State House of Representatives, 2008-2014
Member, Holy Family School Board, 2001-2004
President, Holy Family School Board, 2003-2004
Former Majority Whip, Indiana State Senate
 
Org Membership
Member, Jasper Knights of Columbus, present
Member, Sons of the American Revolution, present
Member, Jasper Kiwanis, 1999-present
Member, Holy Family Catholic Church, 1993-present
Member, Parish Council, Holy Family Catholic Church, 1990-1993
Member, Finance Council, Holy Family Catholic Church, 1988-1991
Member, American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Evansville Chapter, 1989-present
Leader, Cub Scouts
Member, Indiana Farm Bureau
Member, Loyal Order of Moose, Jasper Club
Member, National Federation of Independent Businessman
Member, Jasper Chamber of Commerce
Member, Dubois County Builders Association
Member, National Society of Professional Engineers