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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Bethel University Board of Trustees has unanimously approved Barbara Bellefeuille as the university’s eighth president. She has served in the role on an interim basis since June 2021 and is the first woman to hold the position. Bellefuille took on the interim position after former President Gregg Chenoweth stepped down to become president of Olivet Nazarene […]... Read More
The board of directors for the Humane Society of Indianapolis has announced David Horth is no longer chief executive officer. The organization, which does business as IndyHumane, did not provide a reason for his departure. Horth was named CEO in late 2018 after serving in the role in an interim capacity. He had previously spent 17 years […]... Read More
