NOTRE DAME – St. Mary’s College has announced that Susan K. Bolt has joined the College as vice president for finance and administration. Bolt has 26 years of experience working in finance in higher education settings, including at Kettering University in Flint, Mich., and the University of Hartford in Connecticut. President Carol Ann Mooney said, […]
GRIFFITH – New officers, committee chairs and members have been elected to Lake Area United Way’s 2013 volunteer Board of Trustees. The 2013 Chair of Lake Area United Way’s Board of Trustees will be Jeremy Miller, regional vice president, Centier Bank. He succeeds Kay Nelson, director of environmental affairs, Northwest Indiana Forum. “It’s truly an
MICHIGAN CITY – Kevin Kieft, executive director of the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana (EDCMC) recently participated in leadership training, completing additional certification to aid area businesses in expansion, retention and re-location. Kieft attended the International Economic Development Council Leadership Summit which focused on job creation, tax-base stabilization and community growth and development. In
KNOX – The Starke County Community Advisory Board of Indiana University Health Starke Hospital has re-organized. Sandy Hansen was elected president of the board with Jerry Wilson and Martin Bedrock selected for the vice president and secretary positions. Before the meeting, Bedrock and Ted Hayes were sworn in for four year terms. Bedrock completed the
CROWN POINT – The Regional Development Company has hired Jennifer Seefeldt as credit officer, a new position recently added to the RDC staff. She will be responsible for underwriting loans under the SBA 504 loan program assisting small businesses, appraisal review, assisting in client closing processes and performing annual reviews on loan portfolios. Seefeldt brings
MICHIGAN CITY – The Northern Indiana Tourism Development Commission has named Jack Arnett, executive director of the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau as its new president. NITDC is a seven county organization with works together to promote a regional approach to tourism across northern Indiana. The counties involved are Porter, LaPorte, St. Joseph, Elkhart,
MISHAWAKA – AM General has announced the appointment of John C. Ulrich as executive vice president and chief operating officer. He will be responsible for overseeing AM General’s operations, product development and program management. Ulrich most recently was an executive with General Dynamics, where he spent 35 years.
PORTAGE – The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission has received the Daniel Burnham Award for 2013 from the American Planning Association for its 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan. NIRPC was recognized for its two-year effort to keep the public informed of the plan. The 2040 plan looks 30 years into the future, prioritizing transportation projects, land
VALPARAISO – Hoeppner Wagner & Evans LLP has announced that Keith Wolak has been voted to equity partnership at Hoeppner Wagner & Evans LLP. Wolak originally joined the firm in 2008, specializing in estate planning, wealth planning, probate and taxation. He has represented clients before all levels of the IRS and the United States Tax
HAMMOND – The Dunes National Park Association has named new officers. In addition to helping the association work toward their goals, officers work on committees that handle strategic planning, finances, marketing and membership. The new officers are Speros A. Batistatos, president; Mike Shymanski, vice president; Donna Kuschel, secretary; and Robin Carlascio, treasurer. The Dunes National
