New appointment, change made in Braun administration
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Gov. Mike Braun on Friday announced two new agency heads for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT).
A third agency — the Indiana Department of Revenue — is still waiting for permanent leadership. Kevin Gulley is DOR’s acting commissioner, according to Braun spokesperson Molly Craft.
Lyndsay Quist will lead INDOT as the second commissioner under Braun after Kent Abernathy, who held the role from Jan. 13 to March 28.
The State Personnel Department provided no reason for his resignation.
Quist will oversee the planning, building and maintenance of the state’s transportation infrastructure with a focus on quality of life enhancements, economic growth and accommodating new modes of transport, according to a release.
“As the crossroads of America, our roads and transportation are critical for driving economic growth in our state,” Braun said. “Lyndsay Quist’s experience of over a decade with INDOT as well as her experience as an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has prepared her well to step into this role and serve Hoosiers.”
Quist has served in multiple roles with INDOT since 2013. Before joining the agency, she worked with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the New Orleans District in Louisiana.
Warren Lenard was tapped to lead IOT. He will oversee information and technology efforts across Indiana state government.
“IOT works behind the scenes to keep state government afloat and operational. I am excited to announce that Warren Lenard will sere as the next Director of the Indiana Office of Technology,” Braun said. “His private sector experience brings the type of entrepreneurial mindset that our state government so desperately needs.”
Lenard most recently served as the chief operations and information officer for Byrider Auto Sales in Carmel and as the vice president of Technology and Operations for JD Sports Finish Line in Indianapolis.