INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Republican State Committee members recently elected Jeff Cardwell to serve as state party chairman. Gov. Mike Pence recommended Cardwell to fill the leadership post left by former Chairman Tim Berry who resigned earlier this month.
In 2013, Cardwell was appointed as a senior advisor and special assistant to the governor. Pence appointed him in 2012 to serve as the executive director of the Office of Faith-based and Community Initiatives. In 2007, Cardwell was elected to the Indianapolis City-County Council and was re-elected again in 2011.
Cardwell serves as president and CEO of Do-it Best Home Center, and is well-known for his humanitarian efforts. He is involved with The Fuller Center for Housing and Habitat for Humanity, and he helped establish the People Helping People Network, a not-for-profit charitable organization.