Steve Braun | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development | |
| In office November 24, 2014 – August 30, 2017 | |
| Governor | Mike Pence Eric Holcomb |
| Preceded by | Scott Sanders |
| Succeeded by | Fred Payne[1] |
| Member of theIndiana House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office November 7, 2012 – November 19, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Richard McClain[2] |
| Succeeded by | Donna Schaibley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1959-11-13)November 13, 1959[3] Jasper, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 18, 2022(2022-11-18) (aged 63) Zionsville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jennifer |
| Relations | Mike Braun (brother) |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence(s) | Zionsville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | [4] |
Steven James Braun (November 13, 1959 – November 18, 2022) was an American businessman and politician from the state ofIndiana. A member of theRepublican Party, he served in theIndiana House of Representatives from 2012 to 2014.
In 1990, Braun founded Braun Technology Group which was later renamed to Braun Consulting. In 2004, he sold it to Fair Isaac Group.[5]
Braun was the former commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Then-GovernorMike Pence appointed Braun in 2014.[6] In 2017, Braun resigned as commissioner.[7] He ran unsuccessfully forIndiana's 4th congressional district in2018. The seat was held byTodd Rokita who ran unsuccessfully forU.S. Senate, against Braun's older brother,Mike, in the Republican primary.[8]
It was reported in August 2019 that Braun had officially entered the race for the seat being vacated bySusan Brooks inIndiana's 5th congressional district. He ultimately withdrew after suspending his campaign due to health issues. Republican nomineeVictoria Spartz won the seat and took office on January 3, 2021.[9]
Braun died of cancer on November 18, 2022, at the age of 63.[10]
Braun and his wife had five children.[11]