Sue Ellspermann

Ellspermann was born in Ferdinand, Indiana, one of six children of Tom and Betty Boeglin.{{cite web|url=http://www.journalgazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120524/EDIT05/305249936/1144/EDIT05&template=printart |title= Pence's pick for No. 2 is pitch perfect|publisher= journalgazette.net |accessdate=May 24, 2012}} She graduated in 1978 from Forest Park High School in Ferdinand.{{cite web|url=http://vanderburghgop.com/page/212-state-government-candidate|title= 2012 State Candidates|publisher= vanderburghgop.com |accessdate= }} In 1982, Ellspermann graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering, and in 1996 she received a PhD from University of Louisville.{{cite web|url=http://www.indiec.com/Meeting%20Schedule/Indiana%20Energy%20Conference/Speakers/2012/EllspermannBio.pdf |title= Representative Sue Ellspermann|publisher= |accessdate= }} Before entering state politics, Ellspermann founded the business consulting firm Ellspermann and Associates Inc. In 2006, she became the founding director of the University of Southern Indiana's Center for Applied Research.{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/120418/sue-ellspermann#.UMC2KoNZUV0|title= SUE ELLSPERMANN'S BIOGRAPHY|publisher= votesmart.org |accessdate= }} In 2012, Ellspermann became the Director of Strategic Engagement for the strategic marketing firm Transformation Team, Inc.

In 2010, Ellspermann ran for the Indiana House of Representatives from the 74th District. She defeated 14-year incumbent and Democratic Majority Floor Leader Russ Stilwell.{{cite web|url=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2010/nov/04/hedy-goes-herey-and-herey/ |title=Bosma ready to take the reins |publisher= courierpress.com |accessdate=November 4, 2010 }}

Ellspermann served one term in the Indiana House during the 2011–12 legislative session. She served on the committees for:{{cite web | url=http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=53802 | title =Ellspermann Brings Business Background to GOP Ticket | author =wfyi.org | publisher =insideindianabusiness.com | date =May 21, 2012}}

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During the legislative session, Ellspermann was a co-sponsor of H.B. 1210, prohibiting state agencies from entering into a contract or making a grant to any entity that performs abortions or operates a facility where abortions are performed, with exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or for the life of the mother.{{cite web|url=http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2011/HB/HB1210.1.html |title=HOUSE BILL No. 1210 |publisher=in.gov |accessdate=February 17, 2011}} Many organizations criticized H.B. 1210 for repealing Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood of Indiana and for blocking funding for other health services that Planned Parenthood provides for those on Medicaid.{{cite web|url=http://www.fox59.com/news/wxin-planned-parenthood-judge-refuses-to-delay-law-cutting-state-funding-from-planned-parenthood-20110511,0,5411289.story |title= Judge refuses to delay law cutting state funding from Planned Parenthood |publisher= fox59.com |accessdate= May 11, 2011 }} Ellspermann also cosponsored H.B. 1007, establishing a pilot program requiring drug testing for TANF applicants, and twice voted for a statewide ban on smoking in bars and restaurants.{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/bill/14525/37974/120418/requires-drug-testing-for-tanf-applicants#.UMDvI4NZUV0|title=HB 1007 - REQUIRES DRUG TESTING FOR TANF APPLICANTS - KEY VOTE |publisher= votesmart.org |accessdate= }}{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/bill/14539/38999/120418/prohibits-smoking-in-public-places#.UMDvOoNZUV0 |title=HB 1149 - PROHIBITS SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES - KEY VOTE |publisher= votesmart.org |accessdate= }}{{cite web|url= http://votesmart.org/bill/14525/37974/120418/requires-drug-testing-for-tanf-applicants#.UMDvI4NZUV0 |title= HB 1007 - REQUIRES DRUG TESTING FOR TANF APPLICANTS - KEY VOTE |publisher= votesmart.org |accessdate= }}

Ellspermann was a co-sponsor of and leader in passing H.B. 1001, Indiana's right-to-work law, which prohibits employers from requiring employees to join a labor union.{{cite web|url=http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2012/HE/HE1001.1.html |title=HOUSE ENROLLED ACT No. 1001 |publisher= in.gov |accessdate= }} During a debate with other lawmakers in Evansville, she said, "Right-to-work is a legitimate strategy to help attract and grow jobs. Indiana loses out on potential job creation because some companies won't consider moving here."{{cite web|url=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/nov/29/no-headline---ev_righttowork/|title=Right-to-work debate brings standing-room-only crowd to UE |publisher= courierpress.com |accessdate=November 29, 2011 }} Ellspermann sponsored four bills during her tenure, two of which became law, including HEA 1312, expanding state regulatory authority of poultry sellers at farmers markets,{{cite web | url=http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2012/HE/HE1312.1.html | title =Second Regular Session 117th General Assembly (2012) HOUSE ENROLLED ACT No. 1312 | publisher =in.gov | author =Sue Ellspermann | accessdate =February 26, 2013}} and HEA 1173, changing the circumstances under which employees can file a complaint against their employer through the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration.{{cite web | url=http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2012/HE/HE1173.1.html | title =Second Regular Session 117th General Assembly (2012) HOUSE ENROLLED ACT No. 1173 | publisher =in.gov | author =Sue Ellspermann | accessdate =February 26, 2013}} The American Conservative Union gave her an evaluation of 87%.

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Likely running mates for U.S. Representative and Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Pence in Indiana's 2012 gubernatorial election were rumored to include Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas, incumbent Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman, and Ellspermann.{{cite web | url=http://indianapublicmedia.org/news/pundits-suggest-lieutenant-gov-choices-pence-30567/ | title =Pundits Suggest Possible Lieutenant Gov. Choices For Pence | publisher =indianapublicmedia.org | author =Brandon Smith | date =May 21, 2012 | accessdate =February 26, 2013}} On May 21, 2012, Pence announced that he had picked Ellspermann as his running mate.{{cite web | url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/books/read-street/wxin-republican-gubernatorial-candidate-mike-pence-chooses-running-mate-20120521,0,5988455.column | title =REPUBLICAN GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE MIKE PENCE CHOOSES RUNNING MATE Pence introduced Sue Ellspermann, a Republican from District 74, as his running mate at her hometown of Ferdinand, Ind. | publisher =baltimoresun.com | date =May 21, 2012 | accessdate =February 26, 2013}} The choice was hailed among officials and members of the Indiana Republican Party and criticized by Democratic nominee John Gregg, who called the Pence-Ellsperman ticket "the Tea Party ticket."{{cite web | url=http://www.theindychannel.com/news/politics/pence-picks-ellspermann-as-running-mate | title =Pence Picks Ellspermann As Running Mate State Rep. Ellspermann Lives In Southern Indiana | author =Associated Press | publisher =theindychannel.com | date =May 21, 2012}} Pence and Ellspermann were officially nominated at the Indiana Republican convention on June 10, 2012,{{cite web | url=http://indianapublicmedia.org/news/mike-pence-gop-convention-job-growth-top-priority-31398/ | title =Mike Pence To GOP Convention: Job Growth Top Priority | publisher =indianapublicmedia.org | author =Brandon Smith | date =June 11, 2012 | accessdate =February 26, 2013}} and on November 6 won the general election with 49.6% of the vote.{{cite web | url=http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/election/general/general2012?page=office&countyID=-1&officeID=37&districtID=-1&candidate= | title =Election Results Indiana General Election, November 6, 2012 | publisher =in.gov | author =Office of the Secretary of State of Indiana | date =November 28, 2012 | accessdate =February 26, 2013}}

Ellspermann was sworn in as the 50th Lieutenant Governor of Indiana on January 14, 2013, succeeding two-term incumbent Becky Skillman.{{cite web | url=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2013/jan/14/mike-pence-sworn-indianas-50th-governor/ | title =UPDATE: Mike Pence sworn in as Indiana's 50th governor | publisher =courierpress.com | date =January 14, 2013 | accessdate =January 14, 2013}} As lieutenant governor, Ellspermann headed the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, the Office of Energy Development, the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, the Office of Community and Rural Affairs and the Office of Tourism Development.{{cite web|url= http://www.in.gov/lg/|title= Jop of Lieutenant Governor of Indiana |publisher=in.gov |accessdate= }}

Ellspermann resigned before the completion of her term on March 2, 2016, to become President of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.Slodysko, Brian. "[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2016/02/18/lt-gov-sue-ellspermann-resign-march-expected-move/80569580/ Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann to resign March 2 in expected move]". Associated Press. Indianapolis Star. February 18, 2016. Pence appointed Eric J. Holcomb to serve out the remainder of her term.

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