Ivy Tech Hires Governmental Affairs Executive Director

Press Release

INDIANAPOLIS--Ivy Tech Community College has selected J.D. Lux for the newly created position of Executive Director of Governmental Affairs

Lux will work closely with the Vice President for Engagement to provide leadership, direction and administration of Ivy Tech’s government affairs. Lux will work to build relationships between legislators and the college’s administration, as well as assist Ivy Tech regional Chancellors with local government, mayors and community leaders.

Lux most recently served as Caucus Campaign Director for the Indiana House Democratic Caucus where he oversaw the management of multiple State House campaigns. Prior to directing the Caucus campaign effort, Lux served as Chief Counsel for the Caucus.

Prior to his roles at the Indiana House Democratic Caucus, Lux served as Deputy Director and General Counsel for the Indiana Tobacco Prevention Cessation Agency, as well as Deputy Attorney and Legislative Liaison for the Indiana Attorney General’s Office. He is also currently a practicing attorney for Lux & Lux, P.A. in Shelbyville.

Lux earned his law degree from Ohio Northern University’s Pettit College of Law and his Bachelor’s degree in political science from Franklin College.

Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public post-secondary institution and one of the nation’s largest singly-accredited statewide community college systems with more than 120,000 students enrolled annually. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

Source: Ivy Tech