Lucas Oil Products looks within for new CEO and president
The lubricant and fuel-additive company on Friday announced the promotion of Morgan Lucas to CEO and Katie Lucas to president as part of a family-leadership-transition plan.
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Carmel names Zionsville captain as next police chief
Drake Sterling, 36, has 15 years of experience in law enforcement, mostly in Zionsville.
OSU fires former Butler coach Chris Holtmann at midseason
The university made the move after the team lost its ninth game in 11 outings on Tuesday and appeared unlikely to reach the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
Indiana’s state budget director stepping down to become Carmel’s CFO
Zachary “Zac” Jackson, who has led the State Budget Agency as director for nearly five years, is leaving state government to become chief financial officer and controller for the city of Carmel, the Indiana governor’s office announced Monday.
Q&A: Ramchand ‘excited’ to take reins as first IU Indianapolis chancellor
Latha Ramchand said she hopes to tap the collective wisdom at Indiana University Indianapolis and capitalize on the university’s location and loyal graduates to “groom the next generation of leaders for the city, the state and the region.”
UPDATE: Heart-to-heart talk with daughter led Bailey to apply for IMPD chief position
Chris Bailey, a 25-year veteran of the department, on Monday was sworn in as the new police chief.
New leadership named at Subaru of Indiana Automotive
The company, which has 6,000 employees in the state, has named a new chairman and CEO, and a new president and chief operating officer.
Butler picks next athletic director from 2010, 2011 Final Four teams
A former scholarship player for Brad Stevens, Grant Leiendecker returned to Butler University in 2023 after spending the previous four years in athletic department leadership roles at Marquette University.
Jim Harbaugh returning to NFL to coach after leading Michigan to national title
Harbaugh, who nearly led the Indianapolis Colts to the Super Bowl as a player three decades ago, is leaving the University of Michigan after nine seasons as coach and a national championship.
CEO Rick Fuson retiring after 40 years as Indiana Pacers executive
Fuson plans to depart as CEO on June 18, the same date he began working for the franchise 40 years ago as director of special events at Market Square Arena.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra selects Jun Märkl as music director
Jun Märkl’s tenure as music director is scheduled to begin Sept. 1, which marks the beginning of the ISO’s 2024-25 season.
Coloradoan editor claims top job at IndyStar
Oregon State University alum Eric Larsen will join The Star as executive editor effective Jan. 22.
Former interim CEO Nichelle Hayes departs Indianapolis Public Library
Hayes, the librarian at the center of a months-long controversy over the Indianapolis Public Library CEO selection process, left as part of a mutual decision, according to the library system’s board of trustees.
Q&A: Indy Chamber’s new CEO Matt Mindrum
Matt Mindrum is a month into his new role and recently spoke with IBJ about his vision for the region’s growth, downtown vitality and his new insights into youth apprenticeships.
Zent latest state lawmaker to announce departure from General Assembly
The Republican representing House District 51 said Wednesday he will complete his current term but will not seek reelection in 2024. He joins several other GOP legislators who are retiring or resigning.
Jim Brainard looks back on 28 years as Carmel mayor
Brainard, 69, announced in September 2022 that he would not seek an eighth term. Sue Finkam, a Republican member of the Carmel City Council, will succeed him on Jan. 1.
UPDATE: Martin president resigns from Newfields board in response to CEO departure
Sean Huddleston, president of Martin University, resigned from the Newfields board of trustees on Nov. 20.
Fishers-based tech firm Formstack hires new CEO
Chris Byers, who had been Formstack’s CEO since 2010, said he came to the realization earlier this year that it was time for him to leave the company.
Phyllis Armstrong named next CEO of Child Advocates
Armstrong will succeed longtime CEO Cindy Booth, who is retiring after nearly 30 years with the children’s advocacy organization.
University of Notre Dame names new president
The Rev. Robert A. Dowd will be the next president of the University of Notre Dame, succeeding current President John Jenkins.