Lane Siekman
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Lane Siekman (D-IN-6)
Lane Arthur Siekman
Lane Siekman Congressional Candidate Indiana District 6
Biography of Lane Siekman from the Lane Siekman for Congress Committee
Lane Siekman is a strong advocate for those who need a voice in our society.. His straight forward manner mixes progressive action with Southern Indiana fiscal conservatism and common sense values.
A Fifth Generation Hoosier born and raised in Ohio County, Lane’s lifelong ties to Indiana give him insight into the challenges facing Sixth District residents and businesses.
After graduating from Rising Sun High School and working for a few years, Lane attended Ball State University and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in finance and economics.
He then began his professional career by working in the banking industry in Vevay, Indiana. Lane later went on to receive his law degree from Indiana University in 1990. He continued with his education and completed the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Course in 2010.
While finishing law school, Lane ran for State Senate (District 43) in 1990. Although this bid for office was unsuccessful, the experience left a lasting impression on him. As a result, Lane remained active in the local Democratic party and has volunteered his time to several candidates. Today, Lane runs his own successful law firm in Ohio County, works in Economic and Tourism development and is an adjunct instructor at Ivy Tech Community College.
An active member in his community, Lane is the past president of the Rising Sun-Ohio County Chamber of Commerce, secretary of the Southeastern Indiana Regional Growth Alliance, a member of the Southeastern Indiana Regional Plan Commission, President of the Ohio County Historical Society, and is the Executive Director of the Ohio County Economic Development Corporation He is also a member of Rising Sun Lodge #6 and the Rising Sun Rotary Club, where he has served as president. From 2000 to 2005, Lane sat on the board of directors for the Dearborn County Hospital Foundation.
Lane met his wife, Robin Bingham while attending Ball State University. Robin is a neonatal nurse in the Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Childrens’ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Married since 1982, Lane and Robin have three children. The oldest, Allison and Brenden, are fraternal twins. Allison is in graduate school at Indiana University in Bloomington and Brenden is currently serving in the United States Army. Caroline, their youngest, attends Rising Sun High School. The family resides in Ohio County and belongs to the First United Church of Christ, where Lane has served as a former Elder, Deacon, lay speaker, and Consistory President.