Alan Morrison (politician)
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Alan Morrison | |
|---|---|
| Director of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources | |
| Assumed office January 17, 2025 | |
| Governor | Mike Braun |
| Preceded by | Dan Bortner |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
| In office November 7, 2012 – January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Dale Grubb |
| Succeeded by | Tim Yocum |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Slippery Rock University (BS) Indiana State University (MS) |
Alan Morrison is an American politician and public official from the state of Indiana. He is the current Director of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), appointed by Governor Mike Braun. A member of the Republican Party, Morrison previously served as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 2012 to 2025, representing the 42nd district, which includes parts of Vigo, Clay, Fountain, Parke, Vermillion, and Warren counties.
Morrison earned a Bachelor of Science degree in social science from Slippery Rock University and a Master of Science degree in sports management from Indiana State University. Before entering politics, he worked in the private sector and in athletics administration.
Political career
Indiana House of Representatives
Morrison was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 2012, succeeding longtime Democratic representative Dale Grubb. He was re-elected multiple times and served until 2025. During his tenure, Morrison supported legislation related to economic development, gaming regulation, aviation, natural resources, and personal liberty. He received recognition from Aviation Indiana as State Representative of the Year in 2022 for his legislative support of regional airports.[1]
He authored or supported bills including:
- a measure to prevent employers from requiring workers to be microchipped,[2]
- a proposal to decriminalize the herbal supplement kratom,[3]
- and legislation altering compensation payments related to the Terre Haute casino project.[4]
Director of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Morrison resigned from the Indiana House in early 2025 after being appointed by Governor Braun to serve as Director of the Department of Natural Resources.[5] He was succeeded in the House by Republican Tim Yocum.[6] As head of DNR, Morrison has expressed interest in modernizing the department's regulatory practices and enhancing its engagement with both business stakeholders and conservation advocates.[7]
Personal life
Morrison lives in Brazil, Indiana.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alan Morrison (incumbent) | 24,611 | 100.0 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alan Morrison (incumbent) | 5,702 | 61.1 |
| Republican | Tim R. Yocum | 3,626 | 38.9 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alan Morrison (incumbent) | 13,800 | 68.4 |
| Democratic | Mark Spelbring | 6,379 | 31.6 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alan Morrison (incumbent) | 7,186 | 100.0 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alan Morrison (incumbent) | 18,945 | 66.8 |
| Democratic | Amy Burke Adams | 9,421 | 33.2 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alan Morrison (incumbent) | 5,379 | 100.0 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alan Morrison (incumbent) | 13,073 | 60.4 |
| Democratic | Evelyn Brown | 8,570 | 39.6 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alan Morrison (incumbent) | 4,703 | 100.0 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alan Morrison (incumbent) | 14,901 | 56.6 |
| Democratic | Tim Skinner | 11,434 | 43.4 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alan Morrison (incumbent) | 9,224 | 56.2 |
| Democratic | Mark Spelbring | 7,193 | 43.8 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alan Morrison | 12,788 | 50.2 |
| Democratic | Mark Spelbring | 12,682 | 49.8 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alan Morrison | 2,419 | 36.4 |
| Republican | Jim Meece | 2,192 | 33.0 |
| Republican | Bill Webster | 2,030 | 30.6 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Clyde Kersey (incumbent) | 7,772 | 50.4 |
| Republican | Alan Morrison | 7,514 | 48.8 |