Mike Karickhoff's Biography
- State House (IN) - District 30, Republican Speaker Pro Tempore
On The Ballot: Running, Republican for State House (IN) - District 30
Full Name:
Mike Karickhoff
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Kelly; 4 Children
Birth Place:
Kokomo, IN
Home City:
Kokomo, IN
BS, Parks and Recreation Administration, University of Missouri at Columbia, 1974-1978
Speaker Pro Tempore, Indiana State House of Representatives, 2019-present
Representative, Indiana State House of Representatives, District 30, 2010-present
Former Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore, Indiana State House of Representatives
Candidate, Indiana State House of Representatives, District 30, 2022, 2024
Member, City of Kokomo Council, 2004-2010
Majority Member, Government and Regulatory Reform Committee
Majority Member, Natural Resources Committee
Majority Member, Rules and Legislative Procedures Committee
Former Member, Select Committee on Government Reduction, Indiana State House of Representatives
Former Member, Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation, Indiana State House of Representatives
Former Member, Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation, Indiana State House of Representatives
Former Member, Ways and Means Committee, Indiana State House of Representatives
Executive Director of Facilities, Ivy Tech Community College, 2002-2019
Park Superintendent, City of Kokomo, 1985-2002
Parks and Recreation Director, City of Hannibal, 1978-1985
Member, Indiana Association of Physical Plant Administrators, 2005-present
Member, Kiwanis Foundation Board, 1996-present
Member, Kokomo Kiwanis Club, 1985-present
Member, Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance, 2008-2014
Member, Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, 2004-2010
Middle School Basketball Coach, Taylor and Northwestern School Corporations, 2000-2010
Member, Kokomo Howard Development Corporation (KHDC), 2004-2008
Member, Indiana Parks and Recreation Association, 1985-2002
Former Member, National Recreation and Park Association, 1977-2002
Member, Kokomo Y's Men's Club, 1986-2000
Member, American Red Cross Board of Directors, 1992-1998
Member, United Way of Howard County, 1985-1996
Awards:
Indiana Association of Cities and Towns' 2013 Legislator of the Year Award
Indiana Conservation Alliance Award
Leadership Award- Indiana Parks and Recreation Association