Longtime attorney Jennett Hill tapped as president of Lilly Endowment
Hill, who joined the endowment’s board in 2015, is currently senior vice president and general counsel for Citizens Energy Group.
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Longtime not-for-profit exec Stolen takes key role at Child Advocates
Steven Stolen, who has built a lengthy resume in arts, education and not-for-profit fundraising in Indianapolis, has been named director of external relations for Child Advocates, the not-for-profit announced Monday.
Broadfoot named CEO of Second Helpings after 5-year run at Indy Parks
Linda Broadfoot’s hiring coincides with the retirement of Jennifer Vigran, who is leaving Second Helpings in October after serving the hunger-relief organization in various roles for 20 years.
White River State Park director Mays-Medley stepping down
Carolene Mays-Medley is planning to depart as executive director this fall to pursue a career in inspirational public speaking.
Broadfoot leaving Indy Parks after five years as director
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett appointed Angie Clark, chief financial officer of Indy Parks, as interim director starting Aug. 7.
Town of Speedway names new town manager
Grant Kleinhenz previously served as town manager of Brownsburg and in municipal management positions in several other towns or cities.
New Riley Children’s Health leader has big job, towering presence
Gil Peri, a 6-foot, 8-1/2-inch, gregarious administrator with an easy laugh, started his job on June 28, after spending about four years as president and chief operating officer at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
Indiana Members CEO to retire after 37 years with credit union
President and CEO Ron Collier has managed 33 mergers and acquisitions at Indiana Members Credit Union since 1985.
Indiana FSSA chief Jennifer Sullivan takes out-of-state job
Sullivan—who took a high-profile role in statewide televised weekly press conferences during the pandemic—will be departing after the longest tenure of any secretary in the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s 30-year history.
First Internet Bank promotes COO Lorch to president
David Becker, who founded the Fishers-based bank in 1999, will relinquish his role as president but remain at the bank as CEO and chairman.
Carlisle taking over Pacers for 2nd time after leaving Mavs
Rick Carlisle confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday he has agreed to return to the club he coached for four seasons from 2003-07. He led the Pacers to the Eastern Conference finals his first season.
Executive director of Indy Pride organization stepping down
Chris Handberg, executive director of Indy Pride Inc. for the past four years, cited “developments in his professional career” for the decision, Indy Pride said.
Rennie out as head coach for Indy Eleven
The Indy Eleven on Wednesday announced the team was parting ways with head coach Martin Rennie eight games into his fourth season with the soccer squad. The team said it had “mutually agreed to end his tenure,” effective immediately.
Incoming commerce secretary eyes ‘quality over quantity’ in economic development
Brad Chambers said he believes a “reevaluation of what the marketplace is doing” by the Indiana Economic Development Corp. will be a good thing—and a natural move for any agency or company when it changes leadership.
Longtime developer Chambers named Indiana secretary of commerce
Brad Chambers, who founded Indianapolis-based powerhouse development firm Buckingham Cos. in 1984, will take his new position July 6. He’ll succeed Jim Schellinger, who stepped down abruptly in March after 5-1/2 years on the job.
Brad Stevens stepping down as Celtics coach, to lead team’s front office
Stevens, a Zionsville native who coached Butler University to NCAA championship games in 2010 and 2011, will lead the search for his successor in Boston, the Celtics said in a news conference Wednesday.
Hillenbrand CEO set to retire at end of year
Joe Raver, Hillenbrand Inc.’s president and CEO since 2013, will be succeeded by Kimberly Ryan, who has been with the company for more than 30 years.
Milo leaving state job to launch entrepreneurship center for women, minorities
Blair Milo, who in 2017 was named the state’s first secretary of career connections and talent, will step down June 7, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Friday.
FFA picks longtime agricultural education leader Stump as new CEO
Scott Stump’s most recent role was assistant secretary of career, technical and adult education for the U.S. Department of Education, where he served from July 2018 until January.
Robinson spent 3 decades on journey to children’s museum CEO
Jennifer Pace Robinson has worked her way up at The Children’s Museum over three decades, filling a variety of roles dealing directly with museum visitors and with the behind-the-scenes work that makes the museum tick.