CICP leader David Johnson to retire after 10 years at helm
Johnson, 69, has been head of CICP since 2012 and, under his leadership, the organization has grown from 30 to 113 people and spearheaded several new strategic projects.
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Fred Payne leaving DWD for top job at United Way of Central Indiana
Payne, who has led the DWD for more than four years, will exit his current job July 8 and join the United Way on July 18. He will take over for Ann Murtlow, who is retiring June 30 after nine years leading the not-for-profit.
Mitch Daniels stepping down as president of Purdue University
Daniels will be replaced by the university’s dean of engineering and executive vice president for strategic initiatives, the university announced.
Outgoing Indiana Sports Corp. leader Vaughn to join local tech firm
Vaughn will oversee day-to-day operations for the firm as well as handle contracts and legal matters.
Black coaches now lead 50% of National Basketball Association teams
It’s been a transformative year for the NBA when it comes to diversity within the coaching ranks. In the last 12 months, eight coaching jobs have been filled by Black candidates.
Ober to step down as utility regulator, take lobbying job with Indiana Chamber
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce said David Ober will start his new position as vice president of taxation and public finance in late June.
Software executive to lead IndyHub young networking group
Al Carroll will be IndyHub’s next president and CEO, the organization announced Tuesday. The not-for-profit is a connector for young professional Indianapolis residents and newcomers.
USA Gymnastics picks 2008 silver medalists for top posts
Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics is turning to two of its most-decorated athletes to help guide its women’s elite program.
Gleaners taps former IU athletic director Glass as its new CEO
Fred Glass, who worked as IU’s athletic director from 2009 to 2020 after a long career in law and politics, will become chief executive of Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana on Sept. 30.
Indiana Fever fire Stanley as coach after 2-7 start
Marianne Stanley brought a Hall of Fame resume to the Fever bench, but her teams won just 14 games in a little more than two seasons.
Newfields hires university president as new chief executive
Newfields’ 14-month search for a successor to controversial former CEO Charles Venable is complete. The art museum and gardens announced Tuesday the hiring of Colette Pierce Burnette, the president of Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas.
PR veteran picked to lead Governor’s Workforce Cabinet
Longtime public relations strategist Whitney Ertel will take the job May 31, succeeding Patrick McGrew.
Indiana Sports Corp. leader Vaughn leaving job for private sector
Ryan Vaughn, who has led the Indiana Sports Corp. since 2014, plans to resign from his role as president on July 1. There has been speculation that Vaughn might someday run for mayor.
Indianapolis-based Calumet gets new CEO as part of leadership reshuffling
Todd Borgmann, Calumet’s former CFO, was promoted to CEO effective this week. The move, and several other executive-level changes, were triggered by the May 1 retirement of board chairman Fred Fehsenfeld.
The Speak Easy names new executive director
As the organization’s first Black and openly LGBTQ+ leader, Wright and his years of ecosystem-building experience are expected to help in his efforts to eliminate barriers for new entrepreneurs, The Speak Easy said.
Ochoa named interim dean of IU Maurer School of Law
Christiana Ochoa, who is currently the executive associate dean of the law school, will start her tenure as interim dean July 1.
Era of change: Mark Emmert’s tenure at NCAA
The 12-year tenure of President Mark Emmert was one of the most controversial and active tenures in the history of the NCAA.
Downtown Indy Inc.’s top executive to step down
Sherry Seiwert, who has served as president and CEO of the Downtown Indy since 2012, said she believes it is “time for new leadership.”
Butler University appoints Caldwell as dean of Lacy School of Business
Craig Caldwell has worked at Butler University since 1999 in a variety of roles, including interim dean of the business school since July 1, 2021.
Edme promoted to anchor three Fox59 newscasts
Beairshelle Edme will co-anchor three newscasts presently staffed by Fanchon Stinger, who announced her TV news retirement last week.