title: Stephen Bartels
text: # Stephen Bartels
  
  Stephen R. Bartels is an American politician serving as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 74th district. He assumed office on November 16, 2017.
  
  ## Early life and education
  
  Bartels was born and raised in Southern Indiana. He attended Indiana State University and Vincennes University, but did not earn a degree.
  
  ## Career
  
  Bartels served in the Army National Guard, reaching the rank of major. He later served as a patrolman in the Terre Haute Police Department. Bartels owns the Patoka Lake Marina and Patoka Lake Winery. He was appointed to the Indiana House of Representatives in November 2017.
  
  