Becky Skillman led economic development trade missions to 13 countries as lieutenant governor. In rising to the No. 2 leadership post in the state Senate before that, she overcome some traditions and split political power that forced the bipartisanship that is so often missing today. Topics include her hometown of Bedford, the economic engine of Crane (and efforts to protect it from the base realignment and closure process), additional assets in south central Indiana, her service as co-chair of the Indiana Bicentennial Commission and much more.