June 26, 2021 at 1:54 a.m.
I&M announces leadership changes
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I&M announces leadership changes
An electrical company that serves Jay County has announced leadership changes.
Indiana Michigan Power this week announced Toby Thomas will become senior vice president of the energy division for its parent company American Electric Power. Steve Baker will take over Thomas’ role as president and chief operating officer of Indiana Michigan Power.
The changes are effective July 31.
Thomas has led Indiana Michigan Power since 2017. He will be based in Columbus, Ohio, and will oversee distribution engineering standards, construction, operations and other aspects of AEP’s business.
Baker joins Indiana Michigan Power after serving as vice president of distribution operations for Public Service Company of Oklahoma since 2010. He previously worked for AEP Texas.
“I’m delighted to join I&M as its new president and COO, to serve our customers, employees and communities, by providing them a superior customer experience with energy that is safe and reliable,” said Baker in a press release. “I will be focused on building on the great work of Toby and the leadership team to transform I&M, including innovating, offering new services to customers and bringing 1600 megawatts of new renewable generation to Indiana and Michigan by 2030.”
Cooper presents
Cooper Farms recently presented its 2021 V.H. Cooper Scholarship to 29 graduates in its services area.
Among the honorees were Clark Knapke, Hope Wendel, Paige Fortkamp, Kyra Clark, Kendra Metzger and,Owen Moorman of Fort Recovery High School. Others were from Union City, Coldwater, St. Henry, Celina, Marion Local, Van Wert, Paulding, Ansonia, Kalida, Hicksville, Crestview and Lincolnview high schools.
The scholarship is presented in remembrance of Virgil Cooper.
“When our father passed away in 1984, we wanted to continue celebrating his life and how much he truly enjoyed giving back,” said Dianne Cooper. “Our dad was always giving back to the community through a variety of different organizations and clubs in the area.”
New VP named
Ivy Tech Community College announced this week that Lewis Eakins will become its vice president for public safety and emergency preparedness beginning Thursday.
Eakins currently services as chief security officer and director of public safety at Idaho State University. He formerly served as a member of the METRO Transit Police in Houston and was police chief for Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama.
“Safety is top priority at Ivy Tech, for our students, faculty, and staff,” said Ivy Tech president Sue Ellspermann in a press release “Dr. Eakins brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from higher education and via formal training. We look forward to him working with our incredible teams across the state to ensure Hoosiers have a safe environment …”
Program launched
Indiana Manufacturers Association has launched its Healthy Business Certification program in an effort to focus on workplace safety.
The program features a three-hour training course designed to teach best practices and prepare manufacturers for potential future pandemic responses. Participants will learn about standards and regulations put in place by Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.
Upon completion of the course and submission of a company’s Business Prevention Plan, participants will receive a Healthy Business Certification letter, certificate and decal. Certification is good for one year.
For more information, or to sign up, email [email protected].
IU dedicates
Indiana University on Wednesday dedicated its new Luddy Center for Artificial Intelligence.
The new $35 million, 58,000-square-foot facility will be the university’s hub for “multidisciplinary research in advanced AI and machine-learning applications.” It is part of a $60 million gift from IU alumnus Fred Luddy in 2019.
"Our campus is the perfect space for this fabulous, synthetic, future-looking center," IU Bloomington provost and executive vice president Lauren Robel said in a press release. "It is filled with world-renowned experts, and the opportunities for collaboration across disciplines abound. These experts, moreover, bring with them vast networks of connection outside the university, which only provide rocket fuel to the ongoing conversations and collaborations happening across campus.”
Plans unveiled
The City of Greenwood on Thursday unveiled plans for a new $8 million, 40-acre sports complex, Indianapolis Business Journal reported this week.
The complex plans, presented by Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers during his State of the City Address, include four softball diamonds, four baseball diamonds, a multi-use field for soccer, cricket and other sports, a splash pad and playground equipment. It is to be located on the southeast side of the city near the intersection of Interstate 65 and Worthsville Road.
“It’s another exciting amenity that we’re confident will bring tremendous benefits to our community,” Myers said during his speech.
Indiana Michigan Power this week announced Toby Thomas will become senior vice president of the energy division for its parent company American Electric Power. Steve Baker will take over Thomas’ role as president and chief operating officer of Indiana Michigan Power.
The changes are effective July 31.
Thomas has led Indiana Michigan Power since 2017. He will be based in Columbus, Ohio, and will oversee distribution engineering standards, construction, operations and other aspects of AEP’s business.
Baker joins Indiana Michigan Power after serving as vice president of distribution operations for Public Service Company of Oklahoma since 2010. He previously worked for AEP Texas.
“I’m delighted to join I&M as its new president and COO, to serve our customers, employees and communities, by providing them a superior customer experience with energy that is safe and reliable,” said Baker in a press release. “I will be focused on building on the great work of Toby and the leadership team to transform I&M, including innovating, offering new services to customers and bringing 1600 megawatts of new renewable generation to Indiana and Michigan by 2030.”
Cooper presents
Cooper Farms recently presented its 2021 V.H. Cooper Scholarship to 29 graduates in its services area.
Among the honorees were Clark Knapke, Hope Wendel, Paige Fortkamp, Kyra Clark, Kendra Metzger and,Owen Moorman of Fort Recovery High School. Others were from Union City, Coldwater, St. Henry, Celina, Marion Local, Van Wert, Paulding, Ansonia, Kalida, Hicksville, Crestview and Lincolnview high schools.
The scholarship is presented in remembrance of Virgil Cooper.
“When our father passed away in 1984, we wanted to continue celebrating his life and how much he truly enjoyed giving back,” said Dianne Cooper. “Our dad was always giving back to the community through a variety of different organizations and clubs in the area.”
New VP named
Ivy Tech Community College announced this week that Lewis Eakins will become its vice president for public safety and emergency preparedness beginning Thursday.
Eakins currently services as chief security officer and director of public safety at Idaho State University. He formerly served as a member of the METRO Transit Police in Houston and was police chief for Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama.
“Safety is top priority at Ivy Tech, for our students, faculty, and staff,” said Ivy Tech president Sue Ellspermann in a press release “Dr. Eakins brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from higher education and via formal training. We look forward to him working with our incredible teams across the state to ensure Hoosiers have a safe environment …”
Program launched
Indiana Manufacturers Association has launched its Healthy Business Certification program in an effort to focus on workplace safety.
The program features a three-hour training course designed to teach best practices and prepare manufacturers for potential future pandemic responses. Participants will learn about standards and regulations put in place by Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.
Upon completion of the course and submission of a company’s Business Prevention Plan, participants will receive a Healthy Business Certification letter, certificate and decal. Certification is good for one year.
For more information, or to sign up, email [email protected].
IU dedicates
Indiana University on Wednesday dedicated its new Luddy Center for Artificial Intelligence.
The new $35 million, 58,000-square-foot facility will be the university’s hub for “multidisciplinary research in advanced AI and machine-learning applications.” It is part of a $60 million gift from IU alumnus Fred Luddy in 2019.
"Our campus is the perfect space for this fabulous, synthetic, future-looking center," IU Bloomington provost and executive vice president Lauren Robel said in a press release. "It is filled with world-renowned experts, and the opportunities for collaboration across disciplines abound. These experts, moreover, bring with them vast networks of connection outside the university, which only provide rocket fuel to the ongoing conversations and collaborations happening across campus.”
Plans unveiled
The City of Greenwood on Thursday unveiled plans for a new $8 million, 40-acre sports complex, Indianapolis Business Journal reported this week.
The complex plans, presented by Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers during his State of the City Address, include four softball diamonds, four baseball diamonds, a multi-use field for soccer, cricket and other sports, a splash pad and playground equipment. It is to be located on the southeast side of the city near the intersection of Interstate 65 and Worthsville Road.
“It’s another exciting amenity that we’re confident will bring tremendous benefits to our community,” Myers said during his speech.
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