Braun Names New Members to Indiana Boards

Gov. Mike Braun announced a new round of appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions across Indiana.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in People

Braun Names New Members to Indiana Boards

Gov. Mike Braun made a new round of appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions, including the Indiana Bond Bank Board, the Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites board, and the Horse Racing Commission.

Why it matters

Appointments to state boards and commissions shape oversight of finance, cultural institutions, agriculture-related regulation, and workforce policy across Indiana. The new members will influence decisions in those areas.

The announcement covered ten appointment or reappointment actions across boards including the Invasive Species Council, the State Fair Commission, and the Home Inspectors Licensing Board. Terms and effective dates for the appointees were not included in the announcement.

The players

Mike Braun

Mike Braun is the Governor of Indiana, a former U.S. Senator and businessman who took office in January 2025.

The details

Braun named Tera Klutz to the Indiana Bond Bank Board and John Hammond IV to the board of the Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites. Other appointees include Dr. Michael Jenkins to the Invasive Species Council, Greg Schenkel to the Horse Racing Commission, Shawn Taylor to the State Fair Commission, Kara Riggle to the Indiana Finance Authority Board, and Karen Sauer to the Home Inspectors Licensing Board.

Nov. 3, 2026: Braun announced the new round of board and commission appointments.

Market Landscape

Governors fill seats on state boards and commissions through executive appointment as a routine part of managing state agencies and public institutions. This round of Indiana appointments follows that established pattern across finance, cultural, agricultural, and workforce bodies.

Indiana residents are affected indirectly through the boards and commissions these appointees will oversee, including state finance, fairs, horse racing, and home inspection licensing. Individuals working in those areas may see changes in how those bodies operate.

The takeaway

Appointments to Indiana's boards and commissions quietly shape how state agencies and regulated industries operate. Residents who follow those bodies can track new members' decisions through official state meeting records.