Bill Friend
| Bill Friend | |
|---|---|
| Speaker pro tempore of the Indiana House of Representatives | |
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Assumed office November 5, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | P. Eric Turner |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 23rd district | |
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Assumed office November 4, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Musselman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 14, 1949 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Friend |
| Education | University of Indianapolis (BS) |
Bill Friend (born July 14, 1949) has served as an Indiana State Representative since 1992. He is currently Majority Leader of the State House. In January 2018, Friend announced that he would not be running for reelection.[1][2]
Education
Friend graduated from North Miami High School in 1967. He has a B.A. in biology from the University of Indianapolis.
Early career
He previously served as Allen Township Trustee/Assessor, a member of the Miami County Council, and Miami County Auditor.
State House
Friend has served in the Indiana House of Representatives since 1992. He is currently House Majority Leader. His district includes parts of Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall and Miami Counties. He serves on the Agriculture and Rural Development committees.
Personal
Friend lives in Macy, Indiana with his wife, Ann Friend. The Friends have three children, and two grandchildren.