VALPARAISO – Mark Heckler, president of Valparaiso University, has signed a six-year contract with the university that extends her term to June 20, 2017. “The board fully supports the strategic plan and we believe that Mark provides the vision and discipline to move the university forward,” said Frederic k Kraegel, president of the VU Board […]
By Rick A. Richards MERRILLVILLE – When U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan addressed the Northwest Indiana Quality of Life Council earlier this month, he didn’t mince any words about the state of education in the region. Duncan, the former chief executive officer of Chicago Public Schools, said, “We have to take on the tough
GARY – Fran Taylor has been named to the board of directors of Methodist Hospitals. Taylor has been affiliated with the hospital for 35 years, including vice president of human resources and nursing. Since her retirement, Taylor has been active in the community with The Boys and Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana, St. Timothy Community
CROWN POINT – Four area universities have joined together to support the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center’s mission to encourage growth and development of the region’s businesses. The four universities are Indiana University Northwest, Ivy Tech Community College, Purdue University Calumet and Purdue University North Central. “Under the umbrella of our university partners we
RENSSELAER – The Jasper County Economic Development Organization Inc. has elected officers and board members for 2011-12. Craig Wagner, plant manager at Stark Truss Co. in Rensselaer, is chairman; Jon Schwab, founder of Presidio Group in Remington, is vice chairman; William Del Principe, president of Del Principe & Allie, CPAs in Rensselaer, is treasurer; and
MERRILLVILLE – Daniel R. Yamtich has been named vice president, team leader for Fifth Third Bank’s business banking line. He will be responsible leadership of business banking in the Merrillville region. Yamtich, who has 25 years of banking experience, previously was regional manager for commercial real estate for Fifth Third Bank. Yamtich is a graduate
NIPSCO leader builds bridges with employees and his new Northwest Indiana community. by Rick A. Richards Jimmy Staton is passionate about a lot of things in his life. His family. Sports, especially University of West Virginia sports. And the utility business. “I have two sons and we’re all sports fanatics. My wife is very tolerant,”
PORTAGE – The Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana has named state Sen. Karen Tallian as an Innovator of the Month for August. Tallian was cited for helping “put the brakes” on rampant foreclosures by developing legislation that required a bank to notify the homeowner of the right to mediation before finalizing a foreclosure. The
LAPORTE – Robin Clark, vice president of commercial lending at LaPorte Saving Bank, recently marked 25 years of service to the bank. Clark, a graduate of DePauw University, received her MBA from Indiana University South Bend. She began with the bank in 1986 as a part-time teller and has held positions as trust officer, compliance
HAMMOND – Marty Wielgos has been named to the board of directors of South Shore Promotions Inc. which receives charitable contributions for hospitality services on behalf of South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority. “Marty is an outstanding appointment to a seasoned board directors. In addition to his many years of dedicated service to the South
