Rudy Yakym III - U.S. House of Representatives

Rudy is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and serves in Indiana's 2nd Congressional District. 

Congressman Rudy Yakym is a fourth generation Hoosier who is proud to represent the people of Indiana’s Second District. A Christian, family man, and conservative, Rudy is working tirelessly to bring common sense, Hoosier values to Washington, D.C.

Born and raised in South Bend, Rudy received a bachelor’s degree in business finance and administration from Indiana University South Bend. He later went on to earn an Executive MBA from the University of Notre Dame.

Prior to his election to Congress, Rudy served as Director of Growth Initiatives at Kem Krest, a company that specializes in removing friction from supply chains. Throughout his career in business, Rudy has held senior positions at various companies, helping them to develop effective growth strategies.

Rudy and his wife Sallyann currently live in Granger, where they are raising their three wonderful children; Elle, Rudy IV, and Eliza. They worship at New Life Baptist Church, where Rudy serves the congregation as Head Usher.

 

Rudy's been a member of Congress since 2022. 

 

Check out Congressman Rudy Yakym: https://yakym.house.gov/

 

Episode Markers:

• 00:00 – Intro & Rudy’s Personal Interests
• 02:29 – Why Politics
• 04:13 – Why Service? Why Serving of Others?
• 04:54 – Snapshot of Role Locally & Nationally
• 06:44 – Rudy’s Hard Working Political Team
• 08:26 – Rudy’s “Home Team”
• 09:40 – Why Do You Strive for Excellence
• 11:09 – How Do You Make Difficult Decisions
• 12:41 – A Few of Rudy’s Mentors
• 14:02 – How Do You Fill Your Tank
• 15:14 – Books You’d Recommend
• 16:25 – How Do You Decide What to Say Yes to and No to
• 17:31 – Favorite Failure
• 18:53 – What Are You Most Proud Of
• 20:03 – What Advice Would You Give to a Younger You
• 21:00 – Rudy’s ‘Rookie Mindest’
• 22:47 – What’s One of the Kindest Things Someone’s Done For You
• 25:33 – Rudy’s Final Thoughts