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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Ben Smaltz is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 52. Smaltz is running for re-election in the primary on May 8, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Smaltz earned his B.S. in political science, History, and Marketing from Ball State University in 1993.

Education

  • BA, Political Science, Ball State University, 1988-1993

Professional Experience

  • BA, Political Science, Ball State University, 1988-1993
  • President and Owner, Taylor Rental Center, 2001-present
  • Manager, Taylor Rental / Party Plus, 1993-2001
  • Customer Service Representative/Equipment Technician, Taylor Rental, 1985-1993

Political Experience

  • BA, Political Science, Ball State University, 1988-1993
  • President and Owner, Taylor Rental Center, 2001-present
  • Manager, Taylor Rental / Party Plus, 1993-2001
  • Customer Service Representative/Equipment Technician, Taylor Rental, 1985-1993
  • Representative, State of Indiana House of Representatives, District 52, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Indiana State House of Representatives, District 52, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Council Member/President, DeKalb County Council, 2002-2012

Former Committees/Caucuses

Chair, Public Policy Committee, Indiana State House of Representatives, 2016-present

Chair, Commerce, Small Business, and Economic Development Committee, Indiana State House of Representatives, 2014-2016

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development

Member, Committee on Joint Rules

Chair, Public Policy

Member, Roads and Transportation

Member, Rules and Legislative Procedures

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Political Science, Ball State University, 1988-1993
  • President and Owner, Taylor Rental Center, 2001-present
  • Manager, Taylor Rental / Party Plus, 1993-2001
  • Customer Service Representative/Equipment Technician, Taylor Rental, 1985-1993
  • Representative, State of Indiana House of Representatives, District 52, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Indiana State House of Representatives, District 52, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Council Member/President, DeKalb County Council, 2002-2012
  • Member, County Line Church of God, present