Holcomb Names IDEM Commissioner
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Governor Eric Holcomb has named Brian Rockensuess the new commissioner of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Rockensuess succeeds Bruno Pigott, who stepped down earlier this month to become deputy assistant administrator in the office of water for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Rockensuess has been acting commissioner since Pigott’s departure. His official tenure begins December 13.
“I have no doubt that Brian will build upon the great work IDEM is already doing,” said Holcomb. “His dedication to the agency and to protecting the environment will serve all Hoosiers well.”
Rockensuess has worked at IDEM for the past eight years, most recently serving as chief of staff, where he oversaw governmental affairs, budget and finance, and business services and contracts, among other duties. He also served as the agency’s director of governmental affairs.
“I want to thank Governor Holcomb for the opportunity to continue to lead the IDEM team to find creative solutions to challenges and opportunities that provide the best results for all Hoosiers,” Rockensuess said. “Together, we’ll continue to make great strides in environmental protection throughout the state while improving efficiencies within the agency.”
Rockensuess earned an undergraduate degree from Ball State University and a master’s degree in public administration from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis.
Before his service at IDEM, Rockensuess worked for the Indiana State Senate.