Independent Colleges of Indiana chooses new chief executive
Kurt Dykstra is president of Trinity College in Illinois. He previously served for three terms as mayor of Holland, Michigan.
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Butler fires head basketball coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons
The firing follows back-to-back sub-.500 seasons for the Bulldogs, who have failed to reach the postseason since 2019.
Library approves second interim CEO as board reviews ‘climate’ study
The approval of the leadership change came as the Indianapolis Public Library’s board of trustees met for the first time since the release of a lengthy “climate” report examining the library system’s inner workings following allegations of racism.
Ryan eager for new start with Colts after 14 seasons in Atlanta
The 14-year NFL veteran and 2016 league MVP left Atlanta and arrived at his new team complex Tuesday, hoping to become the third straight veteran quarterback to win a Super Bowl in his first season with a new team.
Biden to nominate ex-IUPUI chancellor Paydar for education department job
Nasser Paydar, who retired from IUPUI on March 1, is set to be nominated by President Joe Biden for assistant secretary for postsecondary education in the Department of Education, the White House announced last week.
Longtime Chamber of Commerce leader Brinegar announces retirement plans
Kevin Brinegar has led the statewide business advocacy as president and CEO for the past 20 years.
PNC’s Connie Bond Stuart to retire after 41-year career
Stuart has served as PNC’s top Indianapolis-area executive since 2011, and she’s spent her entire career working for the bank in various markets.
16 Tech promotes Emily Krueger to chief executive
Krueger currently serves as chief operating officer at the 16 Tech Community Corp., which oversees the 50-acre 16 Tech Innovation District on the city’s near-west side.
David Horth out as chief executive at IndyHumane
IndyHumane, which named Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Bedsole as interim CEO, did not provide a reason for the change or say if Horth had resigned or was fired.
Report: Colts trading QB Carson Wentz to Commanders for draft picks
Wentz threw 27 touchdowns and tied a career low in interceptions with seven last season, but he struggled in the team’s final two games, both losses, when one victory was needed to give the Colts a playoff berth.
Speedway’s economic development director heading to McCordsville
During his tenure, Tim Gropp oversaw multiple major projects for the town, including the recently-opened Allison Transmission Innovation Center, the Abel Motorsports building and the $50 million Founders Square development.
Wheeler Mission begins search to replace longtime CEO
When Rick Alvis took the top job in 1990, the not-for-profit had 17 employees and a budget of $700,000. Today, Wheeler has approximately 175 employees and an annual budget of nearly $16 million.
Fehsenfeld to retire as part of leadership shuffle at Calumet Specialty
Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP on Thursday announced a leadership team shakeup that will give the Indianapolis-based company a new CEO, chairman of the board and chief financial officer.
INHP chief Moira Carlstedt set to retire after 24 years in role
Moira Carlstedt, president and CEO of the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership for nearly a quarter-century, plans to leave her position later this year, the organization announced Tuesday.
Tamika Catchings steps down as Fever’s GM, VP of basketball operations
Catchings has not been able to duplicate the success she had as a player in her role as an executive with the Indiana Fever. The team has named former coach Lin Dunn to replace Catchings on an interim basis.
McGuinness stepping down as chief of Indiana Department of Transportation
Mike Smith, deputy commissioner and chief financial officer for INDOT, will succeed Joe McGuinness.
Elements CEO stepping down after 17 years leading credit union
Lisa Schlehuber has served as CEO of Indianapolis-based Elements Financial since 2005. She’ll retire from the role in April, the credit union announced Wednesday.
Colts hire NFL veteran coach as new defensive coordinator
Indianapolis knows what it’s getting in Gus Bradley, who has 32 seasons of coaching experience—most recently last season as defensive coordinator of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Rowe latest assistant coach to follow Eberflus from Colts to Bears
So far, four assistant coaches have decided to leave the Indianapolis Colts to join former defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus in Chicago.
Top executive at utility AES leaves in corporate reorganization
The parent company of utility AES Indiana has parted ways with its top U.S. utility executive in what the company is calling a mutual separation.