INDIANAPOLIS – The office of Gov. Eric Holcomb on June 25 announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards, commissions and councils.
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
- Coleen Gabhart, West Lafayette. Gabhart is a 2018 graduate of Ivy Tech who has transferred to Purdue University to continue her postsecondary education. She will serve as the commission’s student member, with a term expiring June 30, 2020.
- Christopher LaMothe, Indianapolis. LaMothe is the chief executive officer of Elevate Ventures. LaMothe will serve on the commission through June 30, 2022.
- Dr. Beverley Pitts, Fishers. Dr. Pitts is president emerita of the University of Indianapolis. She has been reappointed to a term ending June 30, 2022.
- Christopher Murphy, III, South Bend. Murphy is the chairman, president and chief executive officer of 1st Source Corp. as well as the chairman and chief executive officer of 1st Source Bank. He has been reappointed to the commission to a term expiring June 30, 2022.
Purdue University Board of Trustees
- Michael Berghoff, Indianapolis. Berghoff is founder and president of Lenex Steel Corporation. He will continue to serve on the Purdue’s board of trustees through July 1, 2021.
- JoAnn Brouillette, West Lafayette. Brouillette is managing partner and president of Demeter LP. She will continue to serve on the Purdue’s board of trustees through July 1, 2021.
- Vanessa Castagna from Dallas, Texas. Castagna is former chair of Mervyns Department Stores and former chief executive officer and chair of JC Penney. She was selected by the Purdue Alumni Association and reappointed by Holcomb. She will continue to serve on Purdue’s board of trustees through July 1, 2021.
Indiana State Board of Education
- Dr. David Freitas, Granger. Dr. Freitas is a professor of educational leadership at Indiana University South Bend. He will serve on the board through June 30, 2022.
- B.J. Watts, Evansville. Watts is a teacher and coach with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. He will serve on the board through June 30, 2022.
Indiana Charter School Board
- Dr. Virginia B. Calvin, Granger. Calvin is former chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College North Central campus. Calvin will serve on the board through June 30, 2022.
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Board of Trustees
Judge Andrea McCord, Mitchell. McCord is the Lawrence County Circuit Court judge. She will serve on the board through June 30, 2022.
Indiana Department of Financial Institutions Board of Directors
Mark Schroeder, Jasper. Schroeder is chairman and chief operating officer of German American Bancorp Inc. He will serve on the board through June 30, 2022.
Indiana Parole Board
Frederick A. Medley, Indianapolis. Medley will serve on the board through June 30, 2022.
State Lottery Commission
Norman Gurwitz, Indianapolis. Gurwitz is former executive vice-president and corporate counsel for Emmis Communications Corp. His term expires June 30, 2022.
