Fifth generation takes helm at Gregory & Appel
When Andrew Appel becomes CEO at Indianapolis-based Gregory & Appel Inc. Jan. 1, he’ll be carrying on a long-standing family tradition.
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Fishers deputy mayor to seek Bosma’s House seat
Leah McGrath, 42, had already announced plans to leave her role in city government for a private sector gig with Knowledge Services.
Indianapolis Star executive editor Ramos to resign
Ronnie Ramos, executive editor of The Indianapolis Star since March 2018, plans to resign Dec. 20 “to pursue other opportunities,” the newspaper reported Monday morning.
Republicans set to pick Indiana House speaker successor
The private vote Monday afternoon among House Republicans comes after longtime House Speaker Brian Bosma announced two weeks ago that he would retire after the 2020 legislative session.
Indianapolis police chief Roach to retire after accepting new job
Bryan Roach, chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department since January 2017, plans to retire at the end of the year, Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Friday morning.
Fever name longtime WNBA assistant as head coach
Marianne Stanley, 65, is a member of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame who won an NCAA title in 1985 and was WNBA coach of the year in 2002.
Nexstar Media names new general manager for WTTV, WXIN
Dominic Mancuso, a 35-year broadcasting veteran, held the same position for Nexstar Media Group in Buffalo, New York, for CBS affiliate WIVB-TV and CW affiliate WNLO-TV.
Entrepreneur who purchased Channel 8 plans upgrades, hiring spree
An Indianapolis native, DuJuan McCoy expects to use his status as a local owner and the wisdom he’s acquired as a national turnaround artist to improve the station’s fortunes.
State drug czar McClelland announces retirement
Douglas Huntsinger, deputy director for drug prevention, treatment and enforcement, will take over. The state said Huntsinger has been overseeing operational aspects of the state’s response to the drug crisis since 2017.
Former HHGregg, Marsh exec takes reins at struggling retailer Pier 1
Retail industry observers are speculating that the appointment of Robert Riesbeck is likely to mean a bankruptcy for Pier 1 in the near future, based on his track record.
CountryMark CEO Smith retiring after 17 years at helm
CountryMark ranked as the state’s ninth largest company in 2018, with $1.2 billion in revenue. The firm has more than 500 employees, including about 420 in Indiana.
Residential real estate developer Onyx+East hires new chief executive
Kelli Lawrence had been a principal partner at Indianapolis-based multifamily development firm Cityscape Residential for the past six years.
Pacers PR chief Rockwood leaving for Butler University position
Former Butler University basketball player Brent Rockwood is set to become vice president and chief of staff at his alma mater, the university said Wednesday.
Indiana Fever fire Pokey Chatman after three seasons as coach, GM
In three years at the helm, Chatman compiled a 28-74 record, including a 13-21 mark this year—an improvement from the team’s 6-28 record a year ago.
UPDATE: Indiana Guard chief resigns days after civil suit’s filing
The leader of the Indiana National Guard is stepping down days after a former contract worker accused him of retaliating against her for reporting his alleged affair with a subordinate.
IndyHumane eliminates five employees as part of restructuring
An email from CEO David Horth to staff and volunteers said employees with decades of combined experience had been terminated, including the chief operating officer and director of animal behavior for the not-for-profit.
Roche Diagnostics CEO leaving to join Arizona company
Jack Phillips, who has led Roche Diagnostics’ North American operations in Indianapolis since 2010, will become chief operating officer of Accelerate Diagnostics in Tucson.
Local racing exec named president of vintage sportscar group
Matt Breeden was chosen to oversee the SVRA’s day-to-day operations, including finances, event management and member relations.
Julian Center losing CEO to retirement at end of year
Catherine O’Connor, CEO of the Julian Center since March 2014, plans to retire at the end of the year, the domestic-violence shelter and services provider announced Thursday.
Westfield replaces longtime community development director
Mayor Andy Cook announced Tuesday that he has appointed a new leader for the department of community development, which includes the building department and the planning and zoning department. The hiring follows the departure of Matt Skelton.