About Sen. Dennis Kruse
Elected
Indiana State Senate, 2004 - present
Indiana House of Representatives, 1989 – 2004 (15 years)
DeKalb County Jackson Township Trustee, 1983-1989 (7 years)
Leadership
Senate Education and Career Development Committee, Chairman 2009-present
Education
Indiana University; B.S. 1970, GRI 1974, CAI 1978
Indiana University School of Education, Graduate 1970
State of Indiana License Teacher, 1970-1975
Anderson University, 1967-1968
Purdue University Life Insurance Institute, 1966
Auburn High School Graduate, 1965
Leo Schools, 1953-1962
Political Affiliation
Republican Party
Standing Committees
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Education & Career Development, Chair
Pensions & Labor
Utilities, R.M.
Rules & Legislative Procedures
Interim Study Committees
Education Issues Study Committee, Chair
Natural Resources Study Committee
Regulatory Flexibility Utility Committee
Civic Activities
Harrison College, Honorary Doctorate of Public Service Recipient
Anderson University, Distinguished Alumni Award 2011
Indiana Virtual School Families, Future of Education’s Golden Apple Award 2011
Indiana Speech-Language & Hearing Association, Certificate of Appreciation 2011
Trine University Board of Trustee’s, 2010-present
The Gideons International, Member 1996-present
American Family Association of DeKalb County, Member 1995-present
Indiana Conservative Assembly, Chairman 1994-present
Indiana Family Institute, 1994-present
DeKalb County Council on Pregnancy, Member 1989-present
Right to Life, Member 1989-present
Advance America, 1984-present
Northeast Indiana Youth for Christ Board, Chairman 1989, Member 1968-present
County Line Church of God, 1946-present
Indiana Congress of Parents and Teachers Life Membership, 2010
National Federation Independent Business – Indiana Legislator of the Year, 2010
National Auctioneers Foundation Board of Trustee’s, 2009-2011
Indiana Pensions Management Oversight Commission, Chairman 2007 and 2009
Indiana Aviation Association Legislator of the Year, 2006
Indiana Chamber of Commerce Small Business, Guardian of the Year 2005
Child Evangelism Fellowship of Northeastern Indiana, Member 1985- 1997
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Legislator of the Year 1996
Indiana University Certified Auctioneers Institute Charter Member, CAI 1976-1978
Auburn Bi-Centennial Celebration Chairman, 1976
Northeastern Indiana Board of Realtors, Realtor of the Year 1975
Indiana Realtors Institute Graduate, GRI 1972-1974
Indiana Dual Credit Advisory Council Member
Indiana Education Roundtable Member
Indiana Motor Vehicle Advisory Board Member
Indiana Section of American Water Works Association
National Commission on Teaching & America’s Future, Commissioner
United States Education Commission of the States, Commissioner
Political Experience
State Representative, House District 51, 1989-2004
State Senator, Senate District 14, 2004-presentState Representative, House District 51, 1989-2004
Legislative Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking, Chairman 1999-present
Governor's Commission for a Drug-Free Indiana, Member 1992-present
Indiana Republican Convention Delegate, 1972- present
U.S. Electoral College – 1972 Voting Member
Precinct Committeeman, Jackson Township South, DeKalb County, 1968-present
Anderson University Young Republican Club Secretary, 1967-1968
DeKalb County Teenage Republican Charter President, 1964-1965
Professional Experience
National Auctioneers Association, President 2005-2006
Indiana Auctioneers Association, President 2004-2005
Northeast Indiana Board of Realtors, President 1977
Occupation
Collector Car Auctions, Auctioneer 1971-present
Dennis Kruse & Associates, Auctioneering and Real Estate, Owner/President 1968-present
Indiana Real Estate Broker, Licensed 1968-present
Reppert School of Auctioneering, Owner 1996-2011
National Auctioneers Association, President 2005-2006
Ambassador Steel Corporation Executive Offices, 1982-1996
WIFF & WAC Radio Stations, Disc Jockey 1966-1969
Avilla Motor Speedway Race, Announcer 1966-1968
WIFF Radio, Sport Broadcaster 1966-1967
Reppert School of Auctioneering, Graduate 1964
Personal
Married: Kay Yerden Kruse, since 1968
Children: Matthew (wife Michelle, sons Caleb, Michael and Jackson), John (wife Abby), Timothy and Daniel
Address since 1969: 6704 County Road 31
Auburn, IN 46706
Counties Served
Portions of Allen and DeKalb counties
Contact Information
Statehouse Mailing Address: 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Statehouse Phone: 800-382-9467 or 317-232-9400 or 317-232-9443
Email: Senator.Kruse@iga.in.gov
Legislative Assistant
Gloria Schroeder, 317-233-0930
