Former U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly to serve as state’s DNC delegation chair
Party delegates begin meeting virtually this week to begin the process of officially nominating a new candidate for president, with the election just a few months away.
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Horizon House chief exec announces retirement
Teresa Wessel has spent the last 14 years at Horizon House, which works to prevent homelessness by offering an array of short-term and long-term services that help individuals secure and maintain housing.
Successor named after Carmel Clay superintendent announces retirement
Michael Beresford announced his retirement Monday after leading the district for six years. Assistant superintendent Tom Oestreich was chosen by the school board to become the next superintendent in July 2025.
IPS hires new principal at School 87 after fallout from abuse allegations
In the wake of the video and the criticism from parents, IPS announced in April that it would create a Mental Health and School Culture Task Force, as well as a task force dedicated to student safety.
Indy Chamber announces leadership changes, promotion
The Indy Chamber on Tuesday announced several changes to its leadership ranks, including a new chief financial officer and vice president of government affairs.
Randy Head emerges as likely Hoosier GOP chief
The lobbyist and former state lawmaker would succeed Anne Hathaway, who recently resigned after a 10-month stint chairing the party.
Sue Ellspermann plans to leave Ivy Tech after decade as president
Ellspermann, the college’s ninth president and the first woman to hold the role, will serve out her current three-year contract, which ends in June 2025.
Gene Sease remembered for leaving ‘indelible mark’ on Indianapolis
Sease, who served as president of the University of Indianapolis for nearly two decades and led one of the city’s top public relations firms, is dead at age 92.
Lilly CFO Ashkenazi leaving to take job at Google parent Alphabet
Anat Ashkenazi was Lilly’s third-highest paid executive last year. She has worked at the company for 23 years, including as chief financial officer since 2021.
Pacers coach Carlisle credits late Bill Walton for helping him earn title, win over future wife
Rick Carlisle poured out his heart Monday night before his team was eliminated from the NBA playoffs, when he started reflecting on the impact of Bill Walton, who died Monday at age 71.
Interim chief Jennifer Pyrz named IndyGo president and CEO
Pyrz, formerly the chief development officer for IndyGo, succeeds Inez Evans, who stepped down from the role in December.
Indiana Hospital Association names interim president
Dye takes over for longtime leader Brian Tabor, who recently said he would be stepping down from his role with IHA. Tabor joined the association in 2008 and had been president since 2016.
Deputy mayor to succeed Baird as leader of affordable housing group
Affordable housing executive Bruce Baird plans to retire as president and CEO of Rdoor Housing Corp. on July 12, the not-for-profit announced Monday.
ISU promotes Graves to men’s basketball head coach
Matthew Graves, 49, a former Butler University player (1993-98) and assistant coach (2000-2013) has served as associate head coach for the Sycamores since 2021.
Indians shift lineup in front office with new CEO, general manager
Randy Lewandowski, who has been president and general manager of the Triple A Minor League baseball team since 2016, has been named president and CEO.
Indiana State names Michael Godard as next president
Godard currently serves as provost at Southeast Missouri State University, where he is also a tenured professor of exercise science.
Faegre Drinker names new Indianapolis office leader
Brian Garrison, a labor and employment partner who has been with the firm since 2005, succeeds Kathy Osborn as the Indianapolis office leader, a post she held for six years.
New AES Indiana president brings communication skills, relationships to industry challenges
Observers say Brandi Davis-Handy is a collaborative, enthusiastic leader who was a good pick for a tough job.
Jaguars pounce on UIndy’s Corsaro to coach IU Indianapolis hoops
Paul Corsaro, who led University of Indianapolis to a 79-37 record in Division II athletics over the past four seasons, was announced on Monday as the coach of the Division I Jaguars.
IBJ Podcast: Ball State hoops star turned bank CEO talks leadership tips, that UNLV game and making moves
Mark Hardwick’s journey as a distinguished Ball State alum continues. He was a key player during the Cardinals’ run of NCAA and NIT appearances, and now he’s CEO of fast-growing First Merchants Bank after nearly 20 years as CFO.