CIRDA Leadership

Jarod Baker is the Town Council President of Pittsboro, Indiana.

Mayor Steve Barnett is a lifelong Franklin resident. He is active in community organizations including the Franklin Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council, Franklin Rotary, etc. For the City of Franklin, Barnett served as the President of the City Council for 5 years leading up to his 7 years as Mayor. He was an active member of the City Council for 8 ½ years and served as a Board of Works member for 12 years.

Life-long Anderson resident, Tom Broderick was elected to serve as mayor in 2015. His campaign focused on “Progress You Can See” in which he dedicates his focus on creating visible impact in his city, Anderson.

Ryan Cannon serves as the current Town Manager of Avon. Prior to this position, he served as the Assistant Town Manager and Public Works Director for over 20 years.

James Coffman is a long-time resident and business owner in Beech Grove. His dedication to the city is apparent in his efforts to improve infrastructure and provide essential services for residents, while remaining fiscally conservative. Mayor Coffman served as Clerk Treasurer before assuming his current role on January 1, 2024.

Kenny Costin is the Mayor of the City of Martinsville, Indiana. His primary focus is on improving the infrastructure in Martinsville as well as long-term strategic planning. He has dedicated much of his career to Martinsville and Morgan County as a whole.

Scott Fadness currently serves as Fishers’ first Mayor as of January 1, 2015. Under Mayor Scott Fadness’ leadership, Fishers has become a hub for entrepreneurs, employers, and new families alike. With his efforts, Fishers revitalized its downtown area, attracted businesses such as Ikea and TopGolf, and become a lively city.

City of Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam began her first term in January 2024 after a diverse career including serving 10 years on the Carmel City Council in various leadership roles and launching her own full-service marketing agency, Firestarter, LLC. As mayor, she is focused on reshaping the city’s relationship with its citizens, and fostering an environment where all residents and businesses can thrive.

Matt Gentry is the Mayor of Lebanon, Indiana. Currently serving in his third term, he firmly believes in Lebanon’s bright future and works every day to improve the quality of life and place to make Lebanon the best it can be.

Tim Gropp is the Town Manager of McCordsville with over 19 years in economic development under his belt. As the Town Manager, he manages the day-to-day operations of the Town, the budget, capital projects, and is the main point of contact between developers and the town as well as a spokesperson for McCordsville.

Mark Heirbrandt is the Hamilton County Commissioner. He strives to connect the government and the general public by regularly communicating and taking on the role of a liasion.

Mayor Joe Hogsett is the 49th Mayor of Indianapolis, Indiana’s capital city. Under Mayor Hogsett’s downtown resiliency strategy, Indianapolis is experiencing a renaissance with over $9 billion in development projected for the cultural, economic, and geographic core of Indiana. During his time in office, Mayor Hogsett has championed initiatives on roads and local infrastructure, food access, and affordable housing. He’s also made historic investments in neighborhood-based violence reduction and launched comprehensive criminal justice reform.

Chris Jensen, Mayor of Noblesville, is honored to serve his hometown. He demonstrates authenticity and shares excitement for the city’s future as he prioritizes public safety, workforce development and retention, attracting new businesses, and investment in infrastructure.

Todd Jones is the present Mayor of Elwood. He was born and raised in the small city, displaying his commitment to the improvements of his own community.

Grant Kleinhenz was appointed to the role of Town Manager of Speedway, Indiana in 2021. He has previous experience in this role in another Indiana town, Brownsburg. He is committed to upholding traditional community values while also incorporating newer Main Street developments.

Andrew Klinger, the Town Manager of Plainfield, has dedicated over 20 years of his life to public service. He is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the Town and moving forward the vision he has to improve the area.

Ben Lipps, the Town Manager of Cumberland, has served the town since 2008. He was previously Cumberland’s Director of Public Works and is incredibly proud of the town’s identity. He works to preserve Cumberland’s historic character while still developing streets and trails.

Mark Myers is a long-time resident of Greenwood and is now serving as the Mayor of the city in his fourth term. During his time as Mayor, Greenwood has maintained a balanced budget each year and has the lowest tax rates in the state for a city of its size.

Jim Robinson is the Town Manager for New Palestine, Indiana.

John Stehr was the lead news anchor at WTHR for nearly 25 years. He joined the Zionsville Board of Parks and Recreation upon his retirement in 2019. He took office as Mayor of Zionsville in January 2024 and a well-respected community member, committed to leading the town towards a path of sustainable growth.

Lesa Ternet is a Planner for the Town of Danville. She is a Danville native and has over 30 years in planning, specifically in Danville and Hendricks County.

Guy Titus, the Mayor of Greenfield, moved to the town at a young age. He has since dedicated his work career to the betterment of Greenfield. His focus is on building a strong and welcoming community.

Previously working in the healthcare industry as a respiratory therapist, Deborah Whitfield now serves as the Mayor of Lawrence. She has big plans to revamp Lawrence’s reputation by revitalizing the city itself through economic development, transportation, and public health.

Scott Willis became Mayor of Westfield in January 2024. He is committed to being fiscally responsible and community-focused while working to diversify the city’s tax base while improving quality of life.

Carmen Young is one of the Town Managers of Whiteland. She oversees the administration and previously worked as the community development and planning director for the town.