Allegion makes executive leadership change

Ireland-based Allegion plc, which has its Americas regional headquarters in Carmel, has named John Stone president and chief executive officer, succeeding David Petratis who is retiring. Petratis will step down from the post in mid-July and serve as executive chairman until his retirement in January.... Read More

Goodwill of Northeast Indiana CEO announces retirement

The president and chief executive officer of Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana has announced his retirement. Bill Warriner will be stepping down at the end of 2022 after more than 30 years with the Fort Wayne-based organization. During his term, Warriner grew the number of retail stores from two to eight locations in the ten-county […]... Read More

Carozza named to Meta Oversight Board

Paolo Carozza, professor of law and concurrent professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame, has been added as a member of the Oversight Board for Meta, the parent company of Facebook, among the most valuable firms in the world with the social media and messaging apps Instagram and WhatsApp among its properties. […]... Read More

Homeland security department names new director

Governor Eric Holcomb has selected Joel Thacker as the new executive director of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Thacker, who currently serves as Indiana State Fire Marshal, succeeds Stephen Cox, who is retiring from public service. Thacker has been state fire marshal and director of the Fire and Building Safety Division since 2020. He […]... Read More

Oesterle to Be Honored as Trailblazer

Indianapolis entrepreneur and civic leader Bill Oesterle, who has been involved in the development of multiple companies and community efforts, will receive TechPoint’s Trailblazer Award during the upcoming Mira Awards gala. The Trailblazer Award recognizes visionaries “whose contributions have had lasting and significant impact on the state and its technology ecosystem.” On the business front, […]... Read More

Former IEDC Executive Joins AES Indiana

A former senior vice president and chief business development officer at the Indiana Economic Development Corp. has accepted a new position with Indianapolis-based AES Indiana, a subsidiary of AES Corp. (NYSE: AES). Jim Staton, who also served as interim commerce secretary, will lead economic development for the utility. AES says Staton will focus on managing […]... Read More

West Fork Whiskey Names Executive Chef

Indianapolis-based distillery West Fork Whiskey has named Carlos Salazar executive chef of its new restaurant in Westfield. In the role, Salazar will lead the company’s culinary experiences highlighting Indiana agriculture.... Read More

PNC Bank Regional President to Step Down

Pittsburgh-based PNC Bank has announced Connie Bond Stuart will retire as regional president for central and southern Indiana. Banking executive Jason Eckerle, who most recently served as Midwest regional executive for PNC Commercial Banking, will succeed Stuart. Over the course of her 40-year career, Stuart held numerous roles in corporate banking. The bank says she […]... Read More

Indiana Chamber CEO to Retire

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has announced the long-term retirement plans of its president and chief executive officer. Kevin Brinegar, who has led the organization for 20 years, is set to retire in January 2024. The chamber says the extended timeframe is at the request of its executive committee. “Under Kevin’s guidance, the Indiana Chamber […]... Read More

Department of Toxicology Director to Step Down

The first director of the Indiana State Department of Toxicology is stepping down. Governor Eric Holcomb’s office says Ed Littlejohn will retire in April after 10 years in the position. Littlejohn was named the department’s director in 2012 after it became a state government agency. “Ed Littlejohn established the Department of Toxicology as a trusted […]... Read More