As a veteran and union member, Mike Brinegar understands the needs of working Hoosiers. He started his career as a member of the United States Air Force and has worked in the defense industry for two decades.

Brinegar served in the Air Force from 1973 to1977.  He is employed at Raytheon (formerly Hughes Aircraft and Naval Avionics), where he works as a machine parts inspector. Previously he was a tool maker for the Caterpillar Tractor Company.

No stranger to leadership, Brinegar is a past president of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 1744, where he led negotiations and worked toward solutions that were beneficial to all parties.  He is currently on AFGE’s 6th District Advisory Board.

Brinegar and his wife Pamela have been married for 32 years. They reside in McCordsville and have four children and nine grandchildren.

Visit Mike Brinegar's official web site at www.mikebrinegar.com.