Alan Morrison (politician)

Alan Morrison
Director of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 17, 2025
GovernorMike Braun
Preceded byDan Bortner
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 42nd district
In office
November 7, 2012 – January 13, 2025
Preceded byDale Grubb
Succeeded byTim Yocum
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseValerie Morrison
Residence(s)Brazil, Indiana, U.S.
Alma materSlippery 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.

Early life and education

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 Roy 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, with his wife Valerie. They are active in the local community and support youth sports and civic initiatives.

Electoral history

General election, Indiana House District 42 – November 5, 2024
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alan Morrison (incumbent) 24,611 100.0
Republican primary, Indiana House District 42 – May 7, 2024
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alan Morrison (incumbent) 5,702 61.1
Republican Tim R. Yocum 3,626 38.9
General election, Indiana House District 42 – November 8, 2022
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alan Morrison (incumbent) 13,800 68.4
Democratic Mark Spelbring 6,379 31.6
Republican primary, Indiana House District 42 – May 3, 2022
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alan Morrison (incumbent) 7,186 100.0
General election, Indiana House District 42 – November 3, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alan Morrison (incumbent) 18,945 66.8
Democratic Amy Burke Adams 9,421 33.2
Republican primary, Indiana House District 42 – June 2, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alan Morrison (incumbent) 5,379 100.0
General election, Indiana House District 42 – November 6, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alan Morrison (incumbent) 13,073 60.4
Democratic Evelyn Brown 8,570 39.6
Republican primary, Indiana House District 42 – May 8, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alan Morrison (incumbent) 4,703 100.0
General election, Indiana House District 42 – November 8, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alan Morrison (incumbent) 14,901 56.6
Democratic Tim Skinner 11,434 43.4
General election, Indiana House District 42 – November 4, 2014
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alan Morrison (incumbent) 9,224 56.2
Democratic Mark Spelbring 7,193 43.8
General election, Indiana House District 42 – November 6, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alan Morrison 12,788 50.2
Democratic Mark Spelbring 12,682 49.8
Republican primary, Indiana House District 42 – May 8, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alan Morrison 2,419 36.4
Republican Jim Meece 2,192 33.0
Republican Bill Webster 2,030 30.6
General election, Indiana House District 42 – November 2, 2010
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Clyde Kersey (incumbent) 7,772 50.4
Republican Alan Morrison 7,514 48.8



See also

References

  1. ^ "Morrison named Aviation Indiana's State Representative of the Year". 16 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Employers can't force you to get microchipped, Indiana reps say". 30 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Kratom — an herbal painkiller — could become legal again in Indiana • Indiana Capital Chronicle". 27 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Indiana's bill would stop compensation payments from Terre Haute casino to other cities | Yogonet International".
  5. ^ "New head of Indiana natural resources aims to make regulations more friendly to business". 9 January 2025.
  6. ^ "Tim Yocum elected to replace Rep. Alan Morrison in Indiana House".
  7. ^ "Morrison takes charge of DNR with high ambitions". 25 January 2025.
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