Gov. Eric Holcomb
Eric J. Holcomb is the Co-Chair of RAISE US – a national, nonpartisan organization partnering with states, employers, training partners, and workers to help Americans make a successful transition to an AI economy. Previously, he served as Indiana’s 51st Governor.
During his two terms as governor, Holcomb focused on economic growth, workforce development, and infrastructure, earning Indiana a AAA credit rating from all three major credit agencies. Under his leadership, Indiana attracted record-breaking capital investment — $28.7 billion in 2023 alone, $20 billion of which came from foreign direct investment. Holcomb cut personal income and corporate taxes, paid down 35% of all state debt, and refunded over $1.5 billion to Indiana taxpayers, while adding $154 billion to the state’s GDP.
Holcomb implemented a fully-funded 20-year, $60 billion roads program and completed the largest new commuter rail project in America. He launched the Next Level Jobs program to connect Hoosiers to high-demand, high-wage careers and signed a $1.47 billion increase in K-12 education funding. During President Trump’s first term, Holcomb was appointed to serve on his American Workforce Policy Board. Forbes recognized Indiana as the best state in the U.S. to start a business during his tenure. In 2018, The Hill named him one of ten governors shaping the future of politics.
Prior to serving as governor, Holcomb served as Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor. He is a graduate of Hanover College and served six years of active duty in the U.S. Navy. A lifelong Hoosier, Holcomb and his wife, Janet, live in Brownsburg, Indiana.
