Beau Baird

Representative | District 44

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Legislative Assistant: Bethany Schrock

Phone: 317-232-9981 | 1-800-382-9841

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Wade Coggeshall

Phone: 317-232-9693

Email: wade.coggeshall@iga.in.gov

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Beau Baird

Representative | District 44

Contact Information

Phone: 317-232-9981

Phone: 1-800-382-9841

Email: h44@iga.in.gov

Press Contact

Wade Coggeshall

Phone: 317-232-9693

Email: wade.coggeshall@iga.in.gov

My Legislation Survey Results

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Welcome to my website. Thank you for taking the time to visit my page, and I hope you find the information and links valuable.

As a lifelong resident of Greencastle, it is an honor to serve and represent the people of House District 44 in the Indiana General Assembly. With the many important issues facing our community today, I believe we need to work together to make Indiana the best place to live and raise a family.

In order to better serve you, I would like to know what issues you find important. I encourage you to contact me with any thoughts, input or suggestions on how we can improve our community and state.

Sincerely,

Beau Baird
State Representative
House District 44

Indiana House of Representatives: 2018-Present

House District 44: Includes all of Putnam County and portions of Clay, Morgan, Owen and Parke counties

Committees:

Ag and Rural Development
Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
Environmental Affairs

Address: 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

Occupation: Owner/operator Baird Ranch and chief financial officer, Indiana Home Care Plus

Statehouse phone number: 1-800-382-9841

State Rep. Beau Baird is a lifelong resident of Greencastle. Elected in November of 2018, he is honored to represent the district which includes all of Putnam County and portions of Clay, Morgan, Owen and Parke counties.

Baird graduated from Greencastle High School and Purdue University. He also completed his IMM Global EMBA in Business Administration and Management from the Krannert School of Management and is pursuing his Master of Finance from Harvard University Graduate School.

As chief financial officer of Indiana Home Care Plus, a home health care agency, he manages a multi-million dollar budget with a team of more than 50 employees. He is also the owner/operator of Baird Ranch, one of the largest quarter horse breeders in Indiana, just a few miles outside Greencastle.

Baird serves on the International Board of Directors for the American Quarter Horse Association and works with the Board of Directors for the Indiana Quarter Horse Association and Quarter Horse Racing of Indiana. He is also a member of the Indiana Agricultural Leadership Program presented by AgrIInstitute.

He is the chair of the Putnam County Republican Party. Baird is also a member of the Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Indiana West Central Economic Development District.

House District 44 includes all of Putnam County and portions of Parke, Clay, Owen and Morgan counties in central Indiana.

Baird: Over $300,000 to fuel local road projects

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall | Friday, October 11, 2019

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 11, 2019) – Putnam County communities were recently awarded over $300,000 in state matching grants to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

Baird invites college students, recent grads to apply for paid Statehouse internship

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall | Friday, August 16, 2019

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2019) – Applications are now open for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program during the 2020 legislative session, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

Reps. Baird, Brown, Morrison, Negele: Area farms honored at State Fair

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall | Thursday, August 15, 2019

Area legislators recently announced the latest recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms that have been owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more.

Reps. Baird, Morrison: Local farms honored at State Fair

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall | Thursday, August 15, 2019

Area legislators recently announced the latest recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms that have been owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more.

Baird to serve on summer study committee on ag, natural resources

Posted by: Brenda Holmes | Tuesday, July 2, 2019

STATEHOUSE (July 2, 2019) — State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) was selected to serve on the Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources. Summer study committees examine the state’s top issues and recommend potential legislation. “The committee will be studying farmland preservation, management options for state forest

Baird’s legislation helping Hoosier veterans now law

Posted by: Brenda Holmes | Wednesday, June 26, 2019

PHOTO CAPTION: Gov. Eric Holcomb (seated, right) ceremonially signs legislation co-authored by State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) (back row, third from right) helping Hoosier veterans involved in the court system Monday, June 24, 2019, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. House Enrolled Act 1299 better ensures struggling veterans are aware of available

Baird’s legislation helping Hoosier farmers now law

Posted by: Brenda Holmes | Thursday, June 13, 2019

PHOTO CAPTION: Gov. Eric Holcomb (seated, second from left) ceremonially signs State Rep. Beau Baird’s (R-Greencastle) (seated, second from right) bill into law helping Hoosier farmers fight harmful and invasive weeds Thursday, June 13, 2019, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Farmers are battling herbicide-resistant super weeds that require expensive

Student pages join State Rep. Beau Baird at the Statehouse

Posted by: Brenda Holmes | Tuesday, April 30, 2019

STATEHOUSE (April 30, 2019) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse. As House pages, these students toured the governor’s office, the House and Senate chambers, and the Indiana Supreme Court. They also helped staff with daily duties and joined Baird on the House floor during the legislative

Rep. Baird: Local grad gains experience at the Statehouse

Posted by: Brenda Holmes | Thursday, April 4, 2019

STATEHOUSE (April 4, 2019) – Martinsville High School graduate Austin Mayfield is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2019 legislative session. Mayfield, a resident of Martinsville, is the son of Dean and Peggy Mayfield. He is a Northern

Student pages join State Rep. Beau Baird at the Statehouse

Posted by: Brenda Holmes | Tuesday, March 26, 2019

STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2019) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse. As a House page, these participants toured the governor’s office, the House and Senate chambers, and the Indiana Supreme Court. They also helped staff with daily duties and joined Baird on the House floor during the legislative

Putnam County farm recognized at the Statehouse

Posted by: Brenda Holmes | Friday, March 22, 2019

STATEHOUSE (March 22, 2019) – A Putnam County farm was recently recognized at the Statehouse for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to area legislators. The Alcorn Farm, located in Bainbridge and in operation since 1918, received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award. “Growing up in a farming family, I understand how

Baird honors Greencastle cross country state champion

Posted by: Brenda L. Holmes | Monday, March 11, 2019

STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2019) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) honored Greencastle High School Senior Emma Wilson for winning the 2018 Indiana High School Athletic Association individual girls cross country state championship. “Emma represented our community well as she earned this state title,” Baird said. “She dominated the

Baird laces up sneakers to raise cancer awareness

Posted by: Brenda Holmes | Wednesday, February 20, 2019

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) pairs sneakers with his suit to draw attention to National Cancer Prevention Month Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Each year, the Indiana House of Representatives participates in the Suits and Sneakers challenge, an annual event hosted by the American Cancer Society and the

House supports Baird’s bill to help control invasive weeds

Posted by: Brenda Holmes | Tuesday, February 19, 2019

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 19, 2019) – The Indiana House of Representatives unanimously voted in support of State Rep. Beau Baird’s (R-Greencastle) bill helping Hoosiers fight harmful and invasive weeds. Farmers are battling herbicide resistant, super weeds that require extremely expensive specialized treatment plans to eradicate. Baird said ensuring

Baird welcomes local pastor to Statehouse

Posted by: Brenda Holmes | Monday, February 4, 2019

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 4, 2019) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) welcomed pastor and Greencastle resident, Rev. Bryan Langdoc, to the Statehouse where he led House members in prayer. “Members of the Indiana House seek guidance through prayer before opening session each day,” Baird said. “I was pleased to welcome pastor Langdoc to

Baird invites students to page at the Statehouse

Posted by: Brenda Holmes | Thursday, December 20, 2018

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 20, 2018) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourages students who want to learn more about state government to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2019 legislative session. According to Baird, those who are between the ages of 13 to 18 can spend a day at the Statehouse in Indianapolis helping staff and

Baird named to three House committees

Posted by: Brenda Holmes | Friday, December 7, 2018

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 7, 2018) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) was recently selected to serve on the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee. Baird was also appointed to the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee and the House Environmental Affairs Committee. “Agriculture and small businesses are

Baird sworn in as new state representative for House District 44

Posted by: Brenda Holmes | Tuesday, November 20, 2018

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 20, 2018) – Beau Baird of Greencastle took the oath of office today to serve as state representative for House District 44. Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush administered the oath in the House Chamber of the Statehouse during Organization Day, the formal start to the legislative session. “Taking the oath of

Beau Baird takes the oath of office to serve as state representative for House District 44 during Organization Day at the Statehouse on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018.

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