BigWigs & New Gigs: Government

Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers has named Laurel Judkins executive vice president of external engagement for the Indiana Economic Development Corp. She most recently held the role of direc... Read More

The town of Plainfield has hired Orlando Jordan as wellbeing and community support manager. As a part of a Comprehensive Mental Health Awareness and Benefit Program initiative, the town of Plainfield created the position this year to support its growing staff. The position is responsible for overseeing and participating in Employee Assistance Programming and assessments, employee […]... Read More

The Office of Community and Rural Affairs has named Neil Elkins community affairs director. In this role, he will be responsible for the management, training and delivery of customer service, and supporting the marketing of programs to the key constituents served by OCRA, with the input of the project and program management staff. Additionally, this position oversees OCRA’s regional […]... Read More

Abigail Campbell has been named communications director for the city of Crawfordsville. Most recently, she served as communications director for the Indiana Builders Association. Additionally, Campbell has served as a press secretary for the Indiana House of Representatives where she managed external press for representatives in southeastern Indiana. As communications director, she will provide outreach and timely information to […]... Read More

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has named Maria Finnell chief medical officer. She most recently served as director of clinical operations and associate medical director for FSSA... Read More

Governor Eric Holcomb has selected Derek Molter as a member of the Indiana Court of Appeals. He is a partner at Ice Miller LLP in charge of the firm's appellate practice and will replace retiring Judg... Read More

Governor Eric Holcomb has selected Dr. Rebecca Holwerda as commissioner of the Indiana Department of Administration. She has five years of experience as senior policy and operations director for Gover... Read More

White River State Park Development Commission Executive Director Carolene Mays-Medley is stepping away to pursue... Read More

South Bend Mayor James Mueller has appointed Sandra Kennedy Corporation Counsel for the city of South Bend. She has served as an assistant city attorney in the legal department since 2018 and previous... Read More

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett has announced Indy Parks and Recreation Director Linda Broadfoot is stepping down and Angie Clark has been appointed interim director.... Read More

The Brownsburg Town Council has named Al Geans and Debbie Cook as co-interim town managers. Geans most recently served as assistant town manager and previously served as municipal manager in the villa... Read More

The Speedway Town Council has approved the appointment of Grant Kleinhenz as town manager. He previously served as town manager for Brownsburg, Fishers, Centralia, Illinois and Humbolt, Iowa.... Read More

The Office of the Indiana State Chemist has appointed Patricia Dunn feed administrator for the state. She has served as an analytical chemist, inspector and most recently as fertilizer control special... Read More

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announces Secretary Jennifer Sullivan is leaving her position for a new role in North Carolina and Dr. Dan Rusyniak will serve as the new secretar... Read More

The city of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division has hired Catherine Toppel as deputy director of Neighborhood Code Compliance. She most recently served as director of property maintenance, zon... Read More

The Indiana Supreme Court has named Adrienne Meiring as executive director of the Disciplinary Commission. She serves as counsel for the Court's Judicial Nominating/Qualifications Commission.... Read More

The Ports of Indiana has hired Ben Weithman as director for the Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon. He most recently served as a senior transportation market consultant at IHS Markit in London. Weithman will lead operations and business development for the port. The organization says his industry experience includes more than 30 years in business development, startup and […]... Read More

Governor Eric Holcomb has appointed Erin Murphy press secretary. She most recently served as communications director for the Indiana Department of Child Services. Prior to joining DCS, Murphy served as communications director for the city of Westfield, where she was the media relations advisor and spokeswoman. Between 2002 and 2013, she worked as a reporter and anchor […]... Read More

Governor Eric Holcomb has named Bradley Chambers as secretary of commerce. He serves as president and chief executive officer of Buckingham Companies.... Read More

South Bend Mayor James Mueller has appointed Chuck Leone interim corporation counsel. He previously served as South Bend City Attorney and is a partner at Leone Halpin.... Read More