About Us

IEDC Board Chairman

Governor Mike Braun

Mike Braun is a conservative outsider who spent his career as a main street entrepreneur building a business and creating thousands of good-paying Hoosier jobs before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018.

Secretary of Commerce

David Adams

David J Adams has served as Indiana Secretary of Commerce and a member of Governor Mike Braun's cabinet since his appointment in January 2025.

Executive Director

Jeff Blade

Jeff Blade joined the Indiana Economic Development Corporation in January 2025 as Executive Director, reporting to the Secretary of Commerce.

Gus Olympidis

Kostas Gus Olympidis is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Family Express Corp. He has served on numerous For-Profit and Non-Profit Boards ranging from Banking to Environmental Management.

John Gregg

John R. Gregg is a partner in Ice Miller’s Governmental Affairs & Regulatory Law Practice where his unique experience at the intersection of law, business, and government, allows him to serve a variety of clients including municipalities, universities, small businesses, the agriculture community and corporations.

George Thomas

George Thomas is the Chairman and CEO of Viaggio Marine.

Billie Dragoo

Billie Dragoo is the founder and CEO of RepuCare, a leading workforce solutions provider serving Fortune 500 clients and managed healthcare providers. RepuCare has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S.

David Fagan

David A Fagan attended Portage High School and then Indiana University pursuing a degree in accounting. David became a member of International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 in 1978 and completed Local 150’s Apprenticeship Program in 1982.

Greg Gibson

If you're familiar with Terre Haute and Vigo County, you’ve likely heard of the Gibson family—a name synonymous with business leadership and community generosity.

Richard Waterfield

Richard R. Waterfield is Chairman of the Board & CEO of Waterfield Enterprises, LLC, an American investment holding company.

Chris King

Chris King is a dynamic engineer and accomplished business leader with a strong track record of delivering complex, high-impact projects.

Don Lamb

Don Lamb is the Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, re-appointed by Governor Mike Braun on Dec. 23, 2024. He reports directly to Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith, who serves as Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development.