Ports of Indiana CEO Jody Peacock Steps Down
Peacock concluded his more than 25-year service as CEO effective November 1, 2026, with an interim leadership team now in place.
Indiana Business People News
For readers in Indiana, this page covers appointments, hires and leadership moves across business, government and the professions. Reporting follows executives, officials and notable professionals taking on new roles.
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November 6, 2026
Carolyn Jackson Elected Indiana Black Caucus ChairHammond Democrat Carolyn Jackson succeeds Earl Harris Jr. as chairwoman of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus for the next two years.
November 5, 2026
Koch Named Senate Majority Floor LeaderRepublican Senator Eric Koch of Bedford was appointed to the Senate's second-highest leadership post by incoming President Pro Tempore Chris Garten.
November 3, 2026
Braun Names New Members to Indiana BoardsGov. Mike Braun announced a new round of appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions across Indiana.
October 22, 2026
Four ACLU of Indiana Attorneys ResignThe legal team departures follow internal staff conflicts regarding the organization's incoming executive director.
October 15, 2026
Lake County Commissioner Mike Repay Leads Indiana CountiesThe Lake County commissioner steps into the role of president for the Association of Indiana Counties.
October 14, 2026
Tavonna Harris Askew Will Lead Indiana Legal ServicesThe veteran attorney will assume the role of CEO at Indiana Legal Services starting on November 9, 2026.
October 6, 2026
Surack Enterprises Hired Robert Flansburg as VPThe aviation firm appointed the industry veteran to oversee safety, compliance, and strategy for its fleet.
October 2, 2026
Britney Long Will Lead Indiana Public Access OfficeGovernor Mike Braun has appointed a new public access counselor to oversee state transparency beginning on Monday.
October 1, 2026
Indiana State Medical Association Elected New PresidentThe association formally appointed its 180th president during the group's 177th annual convention in Noblesville.
October 1, 2026
Governor Braun Made New State Board AppointmentsGovernor Mike Braun announced a series of new appointments to various Indiana state boards and commissions.
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Indiana reporting spans corporate chief executive changes, board leadership elections, appointments of public officials and university leaders, and hires for high-profile sports and nonprofit posts. Coverage reaches from the state capital to the rural counties, wherever a leadership change crosses into the public record. Turnover at the top of large employers gets as much attention as appointments inside state agencies. Manufacturing, health care and higher education are the sectors most often behind a leadership story in the state.