| Bill Friend | |
| Office: | Speaker pro tempore of the Indiana House of Representatives |
| Term Start: | November 5, 2014 |
| Term End: | November 21, 2018 |
| Predecessor: | P. Eric Turner |
| Successor: | Michael Karickhoff |
| State House1: | Indiana |
| District1: | 23rd |
| Term Start1: | November 4, 1992 |
| Term End1: | November 21, 2018 |
| Predecessor1: | Ray Musselman |
| Successor1: | Ethan Manning |
| Birth Date: | 14 July 1949 |
| Party: | Republican |
| Spouse: | Ann Friend |
| Education: | University of Indianapolis (BS) |
William C. Friend (born July 14, 1949)[1] is an American politician who served as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 1992 to 2018. In January 2018, Friend announced that he would not be running for reelection.[2] [3]
Friend graduated from North Miami High School in 1967. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Indianapolis.
He previously served as Allen Township Trustee/Assessor, a member of the Miami County Council, and Miami County Auditor.
Friend has served in the Indiana House of Representatives since 1992. He is currently House Majority Leader. His district includes parts of Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall and Miami Counties. He serves on the Agriculture and Rural Development committees.
Friend lives in Macy, Indiana with his wife, Ann Friend. They have three children and two grandchildren.