Rachel A. Arndt, Rochester, Second District, is Fulton County Chief Deputy Prosecutor. She was formerly with the law firm Peterson Waggoner & Perkins. Rachel is president of the Fulton County Animal Adoption & Education Center and a member of the Fulton County and Indiana State bar associations as well as the Rochester Optimist Club and the Fulton County Library Board. Rachel received her bachelor’s degree in corporate finance and accounting from Bentley University, Waltham, Mass., and her J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2009. She was born in Charleston, S.C.

Professional enjoyment: I enjoy litigation and the challenge and rigor of the courtroom.

Your inspiration: I had to take a business law class at Bentley. The first day I “won” an argument and was hooked. I went back to my dorm, read most of the textbook and decided that I wanted to go to law school.

Why bar association involvement: It is important because it builds professional connections and relationships. Membership in the ISBA has allowed me to interact with lawyers from all over the state who not only have been helpful in my career but have also become friends.

If not a lawyer: a detective or a librarian

Fav hobbies: I’m a voracious reader. I’m also interested in hiking/backpacking.

Fav book or author and current reading: I’m currently reading through the Poldark series by Winston Graham.

Fav vacation spot: anywhere without an internet connection.

Fav food or restaurant: Three Floyds Brewery & Pub in Munster, Ind., fantastic food, even better craft beer list.

Top of my bucket list: to finally get my student loan debt paid off! After that, my goal is to hike in each national park.