Tom Davies

Tom Davies is a veteran Indiana journalist who has been involved with coverage of state government and politics since the1990s. Before joining State Affairs, Davies spent more than 22 years as a reporter and editor with the Indianapolis bureau of The Associated Press. He most recently was the AP’s Indiana Statehouse correspondent, covering legislative sessions since 2011.Tom also spent several years as an editor helping coordinate and lead the AP’s Indiana news, business and sports coverage.

Davies’s previous experience included editing and reporting roles at The Times of Northwest Indiana and the Muncie Star Press. He got his start in journalism as a newspaper carrier for his hometown Shelbyville News before attending Ball State University and graduating with majors in history and journalism.

Davies is a longtime board member and past president of the Indiana chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. He’s been the chapter’s contest chairman for more than a decade. Davies also is a past president and former member of the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame’s board of directors.