Empowering Businesses, Strengthening Communities.

Indy Economic Development is building a stronger Indianapolis by supporting business growth and creating opportunities for all.

LIVE HERE. BUILD HERE. THRIVE HERE

Indy Economic Development is the official economic development organization for the City of Indianapolis. Through business attraction, retention, expansion, and real estate development efforts, we work to advance inclusive growth across the city’s diverse economy.

We take Indianapolis to the world and bring the world to Indianapolis by promoting the city as a premier destination to live, work, play, and stay.

Board Leadership

BOARD CHAIR

Mayor Joe Hogsett, City of Indianapolis

TREASURER

Gordon Brooks | CFO, Eli Lilly & Co

SECRETARY

Brandi Davis-Handy | President, AES Indiana

YOUR INDY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TEAM

  • Andrea Richter-Garry

    Andrea Richter-Garry

    President & CEO

  • Michael Lofton

    Michael Lofton

    Chief Operating Officer & Chief of Staff

  • Tom Hellmich

    Tom Hellmich

    Sr. Director, Business Retention

  • Ama Amzat-Gibson

    Ama Amzat-Gibson

    Director, Business Development

  • Karla Williams

    Karla Williams

    Special Assistant to the CEO

  • Isaac Becker-Chamberlin

    Isaac Becker-Chamberlin

    Executive Assistant & Office Manager

  • Turae Dabney

    VP, Community Engagement and Initiatives

  • Dyna Martinez

    Senior Director, Business and Government Engagement

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Joe Hogsett

    Joe Hogsett

    Mayor of Indianapolis

  • Earl Goode

    Earl Goode

    Chief of Staff, Gov. Daniels and Gov. Holcomb

  • Tom Bettington

    Tom Bettington

    EVP of Corporate Strategy & Market Development, Elanco

  • Gordon Brooks

    Gordon Brooks

    CFO, Eli Lilly & Co

  • Michale Cline

    Michael Cline

    Purdue University

  • Kristin Mays-Corbitt

    Kristin Mays-Corbitt

    President & CEO, Mays Chemical

  • Dennis Dye

    Dennis Dye

    EVP Capital Management, Shiel Sexton

  • Chris Gahl

    Chris Gahl

    EVP/ Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Indy

  • Brandi Davis-Handy

    Brandi Davis-Handy

    President, AES Indiana

  • Jeff Hagerman

    Jeff Hagerman

    Chairman, Hagerman Construction

  • Jon Hooker

    Jon Hooker

    Exec. Director, Central Indiana Building Trades

  • Craig Jackson

    Craig Jackson

    SVP & CFO, Citizens Energy

  • Bill Kennedy

    Bill Kennedy

    President, Kennedy Tank

  • Pat Kenney

    Pat Kenney

    President, Wilhelm Construction

  • Mel Raines

    Mel Raines

    CEO/President, Indiana Pacers

  • Dr. Latha Ramchand

    Dr. Latha Ramchand

    Chancellor, IU Indianapolis

  • Rafael Sanchez

    Rafael Sanchez

    Chief Impact Officer, Old National

  • Alan Tucker

    Alan Tucker

    President/CEO, CSO Architects

  • Pete Ward

    Pete Ward

    COO, Indianapolis Colts

  • Jonathan Weinzapfel

    Jonathan Weinzapfel

    General Counsel, Indianapolis Airport Authority

Media Inquiries:

Please contact Hannah Thomas at media@indyecondev.com

Careers

CAREERS

Indy Economic Development launched as a standalone entity in 2025. We are actively staffing-up, with the vision to have a best-in-class economic development team.

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