BigWigs & New Gigs: Government

The town of Speedway has appointed Todd Cook economic development director. He previously was economic development director for the town of Plainfield.... Read More

The city of Crawfordsville has named Sarah Campbell director of operations for the city's collaborative co-working studio, Fusion 54. She most recently was assistant director for front desk operations at Indiana State University.... Read More

Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers has named Salena Scardina executive vice president of external engagement for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.... Read More

Mayor Scott Fadness has appointed Jake Reardon McSoley director of recreation and wellness for the city of Fishers. He most recently worked at the Fishers YMCA where he served for 17 years with the last seven as executive director. During his tenure, the Fishers YMCA rose to the top as one of the most successful […]... Read More

Governor Eric Holcomb has selected Court of Appeals Judge Derek Molter as the next member of the Indiana Supreme Court. Molter will succeed retiring Supreme Court Justice Steven David. Before joining the Court of Appeals in 2021, Holcomb’s office says Molter was a partner at Ice Miller LLP in Indianapolis. Molter also previously served as […]... Read More

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, a Navy federal laboratory located in the Southern Indiana has selected Jenna Dix to serve as director of engagement. Also, Monica Hutchins has been selected as command chief strategist and Nancy Maloy has been selected as technical deputy for Contracts Department.... Read More

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

The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor has promoted Anthony Swinger to executive director of technical operations and Olivia Rivera to external affairs director. Swinger most recently was external affairs director.... Read More

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has named Eric Yazel chief medical director for Indiana EMS. He most recently was health officer in Clark County.... Read More

Governor Eric Holcomb has appointed Whitney Earl as executive director of the Governor's Workforce Cabinet. She most recently was chief business officer and chief communications officer for the Department of Workforce Development.... Read More

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry has promoted Malak Heiny to city attorney. She most recently was associate city attorney.... Read More

Eric Grimes has graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quanitco, Virginia. He is a Lieutenant with the Westfield Police Department and serves in the patrol division.... Read More

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has promoted Cathy Csatari to director of the agency's northwest regional office in Valparaiso. She most recently was a senior environmental manager in the hazardous waste section.... Read More

The town of Zionsville has hired Kellie Adams as chief financial officer. She previously was controller for the Indiana Department of Administration.... Read More

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

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has named Chris Lowery commissioner for higher education. He most recently was senior vice president of workforce, careers and adult strategy at Ivy Tech Community College. ... Read More

The Superintendent of the Indiana State Police, Doug Carter, has promoted Kevin Hobson to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and will serve as deputy superintendent and assistant chief of staff investigation and intelligence.... Read More

Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch has named Ann Valentine chief of staff of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor's Executive Staff. She previously served as vice president of government relations for United Way of Central Indiana.... Read More

FBI Indianapolis has added Herb Stapleton as special agent in charge. He most recently was deputy assistant director of the Cyber Division at FBI Headquarters.... Read More

The Town of Speedway has promoted Charles Upchurch to chief of police for the Speedway Police Department. He most recently served as assistant chief.... Read More