IndyGo CEO Inez Evans leaving after four years leading transit agency
Jennifer Pyrz, chief development officer for IndyGo, will become interim CEO after Evans’ departure.
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UPDATE: IU hires James Madison’s Cignetti as new football coach
Curt Cignetti, 62, has spent the past five seasons at James Madison University, which plays in the Sun Belt Conference.
UIndy promotes Karl Knapp to dean of business school
Knapp, who has been with UIndy for 17 years, said he plans to expand the university’s focus on artificial intelligence and applied learning for students.
Department of Metropolitan Development director Carr takes job with Parks Alliance
Rusty Carr was hired to the DMD post after two separate stints as interim director. His final day with the city will be Dec. 29 and he will begin at The Parks Alliance on Jan. 2.
Mark Lowry steps down as head coach of Indy Eleven
Lowry, 38, became the fourth non-interim coach for the Indy Eleven in November 2021 and compiled a regular-season record of 25-28-15 over two seasons.
Altman back as OpenAI CEO just days after being removed, along with new board
The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, culminating a days-long power struggle that shocked the tech industry and brought attention to the conflicts around how to safely build artificial intelligence.
Deloitte names new leader for Indianapolis office
Steve Pratt will lead an office of about 500 people. He will succeed Deloitte Tax LLP Partner Mary Boelke, who has led Deloitte’s Indianapolis office for more than 11 years.
Butler University athletic director Collier announces retirement
Barry Collier, who has overseen Butler’s athletic programs since 2006, plans to step down effective April 30, 2024.
ACLU of Indiana announces new executive director
Christopher Daley will lead the organization following the retirement of Executive Director Jane Henegar.
Ascend Indiana CEO Jason Kloth stepping down
Kloth, a former Indianapolis deputy mayor, helped launch the Indianapolis-based talent-development and job-placement initiative in 2016.
Notre Dame President Rev. John Jenkins to step down
University of Notre Dame President Rev. John Jenkins is Notre Dame’s 17th president and has served in his position since 2005.
State Rep. Schaibley of Carmel to retire after almost decade in office
Rep. Donna Schaibley, has served House District 24—parts of Boone and Hamilton counties—since 2014.
State Comptroller Tera Klutz to step down with three years left in her term
Klutz was appointed as the 57th auditor of the state by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb in 2017, becoming the first certified public accountant to serve as the state’s chief financial officer.
Halverson leaving IU Fairbanks School of Public Health for Oregon job
Paul Halverson, the founding dean of the Indiana University Fairbanks School of Public Health, is a longtime advocate for a stronger role for public health across the state.
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts leader hired for top role at IMA at Newfields
The announcement completes a hiring process that lasted nearly four years and sparked historic changes at Newfields art museum and gardens.
Indy Chamber hires marketing exec Matt Mindrum as CEO
Mindrum, who has spent his career in marketing positions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Eli Lilly and Co. and Butler University, is set to begin his new job on Dec. 1.
Indiana state senator says he’ll resign, citing `new professional endeavors’
Indiana Sen. Jon Ford, who is chairman of the Senate Committee on Elections, was first elected to the seat in 2014. He was reelected in 2018 and 2022.
Indiana Chamber of Commerce names Sinders as next CEO
Vanessa Green Sinders will succeed Kevin Brinegar, who is retiring in early January after 20 years leading the organization. She will become the first woman to serve as president and CEO in the chamber’s 101-year history.
Hogsett’s senior policy adviser departs for new job at Central Indiana Community Foundation
Jeff Bennett, a top official in the administration of Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett ever since the mayor took office in 2016, has left his position.
Indianapolis-based Calumet announces CFO transition
Vince Donargo—a veteran financial executive who has worked for several Indianapolis public companies—plans to step down from his position as chief financial officer of Calumet Specialty Products Partners on Dec. 31 and retire at the end of April.