John Gatch Baker

Background

Baker, John Gatch was born on October 4, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Leslie Mayer and Delores Ernestine (Emly) Baker.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in History, Indiana U., 1968; Juris Doctor, Indiana U., 1971; Master of Laws, University of Virginia, 1995.

Career

Partner, Baker, Barnhart & Andrews, Bloomington, Indiana, 1971-1975; judge, Monroe County Court, Bloomington, 1976-1977; judge, Monroe Superior Court, Bloomington, 1977-1989; judge, Indiana Court Appeals, Indianapolis, since 1989. Board directors Judicial Conference Indiana, Indianapolis, since 1979.

Achievements

• John Gatch Baker has been listed as a reputable Judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Monroe Young Men’s Christian Association Family Fitness Center, Bloomington, 1984-1987, Habitat for Humanity, Bloomington, since 1987. Chairman Pack 130 Cub Scouts Rogers School Boy Scouts American, Bloomington, 1982-1989. Captain United States Army, 1968-1975.

Member American Bar Association, American Judicature Society, Indiana Judges Association (secretary-treasurer 1983-1984, vice president 1985-1986, president 1987-1989), Indiana Bar Association, American Legion.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, running, skiing.

Connections

Married Carol Jean Steinberg, August 26, 1967 (divorced April 1975). Married Carol Elaine Vogel, April 3, 1976 (divorced May, 1994). Children: Ryan Peter Vogel, David Gatch, Nicholas Frederick.

Married Margaret Paul, June 14, 1998.

Father:

Leslie Mayer Baker

Mother:

Delores Ernestine (Emly) Baker

Spouse:

Carol Jean Steinberg

Spouse:

Margaret Paul

Spouse:

Carol Elaine Vogel

child:

Nicholas Frederick Baker

child:

Ryan Peter Vogel Baker

child:

David Gatch Baker