Thomas Miklik is a retired business executive with a long history of hard work and dedication, both in his previous occupations and in his role as a public servant. Miklik sports an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in School of Technology Education from Indiana State University, Terre Haute. Miklik also serves on the steering team of the Howard County Career Success Coalition, a coalition that works to increase college access and success for young people in Howard County. Miklik has had years of experience in local government, after replacing Mike Karickhoff in 2010 and winning re-election in 2015.