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Thursday, January 13, 2005

Ind. Gov't. - Gov. Daniels appoints three, one is a woman

Here is the press release from the Governor's website today:

INDIANAPOLIS (January 13, 2005) -- Governor Mitch Daniels today appointed a trusted judicial leader to serve as the executive director of the Indiana Gaming Commission and a marketing executive to lead the State Lottery Commission.

Ernest Yelton of Brazil, a Clay County Circuit Court judge for more than 25 years, will lead the Indiana Gaming Commission, and Esther Schneider, executive director of the Senate Majority Campaign Committee, will become director of the State Lottery Commission. * * *

Yelton has served as Clay County Circuit Court judge since 1979, following five years of private law practice. He was the president of the Indiana Judges Association and a member of the Indiana Judicial Conference board of directors from 1991 to 1993. He earned his law degree from Indiana University.

"There are serious questions facing the Indiana Gaming Commission, and there will be more to come" said Yelton. "Governor Daniels and Hoosiers across the state are placing their trust in us to make the right decisions the first time around, and we will deliver nothing less."

Schneider has more than 20 years of advertising and public relations experience, as well as a strong background in political and government affairs. She has worked in various capacities for advertising, broadcasting and media consulting companies. * * *

Daniels also announced the appointment of David N. Shane as senior advisor to the governor for education and employment. He will be responsible for workforce development, higher education and K-12 education. Shane will be on a leave of absence as president and chief operating officer from LDI, Ltd., in Indianapolis. * * *

Shane has served in multiple volunteer roles in higher and K-12 education over the last decade. He's been a member of the Indiana Education Roundtable and chair of the K-12 Subcommittee of the Government Efficiency Commission.

Here is the Indianapolis Star report.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on January 13, 2005 10:25 AM
Posted to Indiana Government