Tim Berry (politician)

Timothy J. Berry (born August 1, 1961) is an American politician who served as the State Auditor of Indiana from 2007 to 2013 and as State Treasurer of Indiana from 1999 to 2007. He resigned as State Auditor after being elected Chairman of the Indiana Republican Party on July 22, 2013.[1] He left his post as State Party Chairman on April 30, 2015. He was replaced by Jeff Cardwell.

Tim Berry
Chair of the Indiana Republican Party
In office July 22, 2013 – April 30, 2015
Preceded by	Eric Holcomb
Succeeded by	Jeff Cardwell
54th Auditor of Indiana
In office January 1, 2007 – August 13, 2013
Governor	Mitch Daniels Mike Pence
Preceded by	Connie Kay Nass
Succeeded by	Dwayne Sawyer
52nd Treasurer of Indiana
In office February 10, 1999 – January 1, 2007
Governor	Mitch Daniels Frank O'Bannon
Preceded by	Joyce Brinkman
Succeeded by	Richard Mourdock
Personal details
Born	August 1, 1961 Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Kim Berry
Alma mater	Bowling Green State University (BBA) Indiana University Bloomington (MBA)

Education and early career

Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Berry graduated from Wayne High School in 1980. Berry received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Bowling Green State University, and his Master of Business Administration from the Indiana University School of Business.[2]

Berry worked as an administrative assistant in the office of then-Fort Wayne Mayor Paul Helmke before workings as a financial officer for North American Van Lines.[3]

Berry was elected Treasurer of Allen County, Indiana in 1990, being reelected to a total of two terms, serving in that position until 1999.[4] During his time as Allen County Treasurer, Berry served as the President of the Indiana Association of County Treasurers in 1995.[5]

State Treasurer

Berry served as state treasurer between 1999 and 2007.[2]

State Auditor

He served in the position of Indiana State Auditor since January 1, 2007.[2] He was re-elected in 2010 against Sam Locke by a large margin. He resigned the post effective August 13, 2013, after having become Chairman of the Indiana Republican Party.[6]

Chairman of the Indiana Republican Party

He was elected as Chairman of the Indiana Republican on July 22, 2013. He was recommended for the post by Mike Pence on July 3, 2013.[7] Under his leadership, Indiana Republicans swept the statewide races with an all-female ticket and expanded supermajorities in both chambers of the Statehouse in November 2014. The state's Republican incumbents also retained their seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. On March 12, 2015, Berry announced his resignation as State Party Chairman.[8] He promised to serve until April 2015. He was replaced by Jeff Cardwell.[9]

Personal

Berry is married with two children and a member of the Trinity English Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. He is a self described "hockey dad".[2]

References

1. http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/berry-elected-republican-state-chairman/article_b7f2ab7b-8267-59a9-94de-6eb11def0d7b.html
2. "Auditor of State Tim Berry: Biography". Archived from the original on March 10, 2013.
3. Project Vote Smart. "Auditor Tim Berry's Biography". votesmart.org.
4. "Indiana Treasurer Tim Berry's Annual Report 1999" (PDF). in.gov. 1999.
5. "Indiana State Auditor: Tim Berry". newsandtribune.com. October 25, 2006.
6. "Tim Berry resigns as Indiana State Auditor". Indiana Talks. August 14, 2013. Archived from the original on August 26, 2013.
7. http://howeypolitics.com/Content/Default/Lead-Story/Article/Pence-names-Berry-as-next-Indiana-GOP-Chair/-3/346/8915
8. http://indiana.gop/news/indgop-chairman-tim-berry-announces-resignation
9. http://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2015/03/11/berry-exit-as-republican-party-chair-planned/70153192/

External links

• Appearances on C-SPAN