HELENA JETTE, BOARD PRESIDENT
Title: Biofuels Director, Indiana Soybean Alliance & Indiana Corn Marketing Council
Year that you started on the Greater Indiana board: 2018
Why is the work that Greater Indiana does important to you?: I work with a variety of stakeholders from Indiana corn and soybean farmers/ ethanol producers/fuel retailers/various fuel associations/automakers and racing communities within the ethanol and biodiesel space in efforts to continue driving market development and innovative pathways forward. Having the opportunity to be a board member of Greater Indiana allows our organizations to have a seat at the table amongst other alternative fuels available in the market. In a world of many fuel options I want to make sure that Biofuels are represented as a viable alternative fuel for clean engines, environment and a cost savings to the consumer.
How does your role further the expertise and mission of Greater Indiana? The Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC) is Indiana corn farmers’ marketing arm, and so much more. It’s a statewide organization that serves Indiana corn farmers through checkoff programs that help create demand and broaden markets — opening opportunities down the road and across the globe for Indiana’s corn farmers. ICMC puts the Indiana corn checkoff to work with checkoff investments to further education, promotion and research opportunities to expand market access. The Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA), recognized by the Secretary of U.S. Department of Agriculture as a Qualified State Soybean Board, is a statewide organization that serves Indiana soybean farmers through checkoff, membership and policy programs. ISA works with two national soybean organizations, United Soybean Board and American Soybean Association, to meet demand, develop new uses for soy products, expand export markets and develop national policy.
SCOTT BROWN, VICE PRESIDENT
Title: Operations Director, Brown Equipment Company
Year that you started on the Greater Indiana board? 2020
Why is the work that Greater Indiana does important to you? I believe that it is important that municipalities and companies are investing in alternative fuel strategies that are beneficial to themselves, the community and the environment. Every community and company is different in figuring out which strategy works best for their situation. Greater Indiana can provide the resources and knowledge that are required to make an informed decision and also present options/opportunities that a municipality/company may not even have been aware was an option.
How does your role further the expertise and mission of Greater Indiana? As Operations Director for Brown Equipment Company, I help represent manufacturers in the street and sewer maintenance sector. These manufacturers having been pushing the boundaries and, in most instances, are on the leading edges of alternative fuel development in their categories. This includes CNG, Diesel/Electric Hybrid, Battery Electric Vehicle and Hydrogen Fuel Cell.
CRIT CRABTREE, SECRETARY
Title: Manager of Engineering, Citizens Energy Group
Year that you started on the Greater Indiana board: 2020
Why is the work that Greater Indiana does important to you? Being in charge of a large utility fleet that includes vehicles and equipment from all aspects , I look forward to being a part of an organization that works diligently to provide alternative and domestic fuels and energy efficient technologies and processes to others.
How does your role further the expertise and mission of Greater Indiana? I am a seasoned Operations Manager with more than 25 years’ experience impacting organizational performance through execution of multimillion-dollar construction operations, financial management, business development, short- and long-term strategic planning, and project management. I take pride in being an effective leader who excels at using proven methods and cutting-edge technology to streamline operations. Citizens Energy Group has partnered with Greater Indiana for several years, during this partnership Greater Indiana has supported our fleet of over 850 assets with our fuel and alternative fuel needs.
BAILEY S. ARNOLD, BOARD TREASURER
Title: Director, Clean Air Initiatives with the American Lung Association
Year that you started on the Greater Indiana board? 2021
Why is the work that Greater Indiana does important to you? I firmly believe that the Greater Indiana is providing a better world for current and future generations by increasing the adoption, awareness, and understanding of alternative fuels and technologies. By championing these solutions, Greater Indiana is actively protecting human health, combating climate change, and taking a step toward realizing environmental justice for our most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.
How does your role further the expertise and mission of Greater Indiana? As a Director at Clean Air Initiatives with the American Lung Association, I focus on projects that provide measurable health and air quality improvements by promoting and implementing renewable energy and transportation technologies, with a heavy focus on the adoption of alternative fuels. I also act as a key resource for industry partners and stakeholders across the United States by sharing the latest information on sustainable transportation and energy solutions, human health, climate change, and social and environmental justice.
BRANDON SEITZ, BOARD MEMBER
Title: Director of Government Affairs, NIPSCO
Year that you started on the Greater Indiana board? 2019
Why is the work that Greater Indiana does important to you? Alternative fuels have and will continue to shape the future of energy use into the future. Greater Indiana leads businesses and citizens to learn more, try alternative fuels and shows the business case for supporting these types of fuel technologies. Greater Indiana helps the environmental goals and economic goals reach a consensus that makes sense for Indiana and America.
How does your role further the expertise and mission of Greater Indiana? I bring extensive knowledge and experience working with the state legislature and Governor’s office. I assist Greater Indiana with their goals to strengthen relationships with elected officials and discuss important policies that can be implemented at the state and federal level.
MORGAN MICKELSON, BOARD MEMBER
Title: Director of the Office of Sustainability, City of Indianapolis
Year that you started on the Greater Indiana board: 2021
Why is the work that Greater Indiana does important to you? Greater Indiana is playing a critical role in helping organizations throughout Indiana mitigate climate emissions through focus on alternative fuels. I believe the work that GICC is incredibly valuable because they provide support and empower key individuals to make the best decision for their organization and respective goals.
How does your role further the expertise and mission of Greater Indiana? As the Director of the Office of Sustainability for the City of Indianapolis, I am responsible for improving implementing the City’s first sustainability and resilience plan, Thrive Indianapolis, and one of the overarching goals in the plan is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. We know that a large contributor to our own municipal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is through our municipal fleet of vehicles. This is an exciting opportunity for the City of Indianapolis to work closely with GICC in achieving our goals. I look forward to applying lessons learned through this process to strengthening the mission of Greater Indiana.
MICHAEL STRAUB, BOARD MEMBER
Title: Senior Products & Services Manager, Midwest Fleet Electrification – Duke Energy
Year that you started on the Greater Indiana board? 2023
Why is the work that Greater Indiana does important to you? Promoting alternative energy sources in transportation will create cleaner communities for all while also bringing economic benefits. Having an organization like Greater Indiana that can educate and advocate for these technologies will drive adoption by demonstrating their benefits through past relationships and case studies.
How does your role further the expertise and mission of Greater Indiana? As the Midwest External Fleet Electrification Manager at Duke Energy, I advise fleets through their electrification journey helping them understand their infrastructure needs and what Duke Energy can do to support them. My responsibilities include learning and becoming expert in all things transportation electrification to better support the customers we serve. As more electric vehicles become commercially available and technology continues to improve, electrification will become a alternative technology that not only makes sense for decarbonization, but will also become a better option when factoring total cost of ownership.
GREG SHAVER, BOARD MEMBER
Title: Director of Herrick Labs, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
Year that you started on the Greater Indiana board? 2023
Why is the work that Greater Indiana does important to you? Biodiesel and ethanol are renewable, domestically produced, low carbon fuels. Their use in high-efficiency on and off-road compression ignition (CI) and spark-ignited (SI) engines will reduce carbon emissions and increase the value of soybean and corn feedstocks. Natural gas is also produced domestically in abundance, and is available in Indiana in a renewable form with a negative carbon footprint. SI engines using natural gas can be operated while generating very low NOx emissions. Green hydrogen is a future fuel for use in high efficiency engines and fuel cells. I am excited to work with Greater Indiana and its partners to work toward great outcomes for our state and nation with these alternative fuels!
How does your role further the expertise and mission of Greater Indiana? I am an educator, researcher and administrator at Purdue University. I teach Mechanical Engineering courses focused on the practical, resilient application of control systems. I lead a research group focused on reducing the carbon, NOx and soot emissions of high-efficiency next generation on- and off-road IC engines — including those: (i.) incorporated in electrified powertrains; and (ii.) using biodiesel, natural gas, ethanol, and hydrogen. I am the director of the Ray W. Herrick Labs — an institution dedicated to graduate education through engineering research with an emphasis on technology transfer. Technology transfer to industry partners and disseminating through peer-reviewed publications, conferences, and short courses is an integral part of a majority of our research programs at the Herrick Labs.
LARRY CAMPBELL, HONORARY DIRECTOR
Title: Director of Fleet Operations, City of Fort Wayne (Retired)
Year that you started on the Greater Indiana board: 2003
Why is the work that Greater Indiana does important to you?: As one of the longest standing board members and supporters for Greater Indiana, I have witnessed the positive impact the organization has had on a variety of entities. Being able to assist cities, schools, companies and other organizations with their alternative fuel and vehicle use, has increased their use in the state of Indiana. Greater Indiana is a proven leader in alternative fuels connecting their members and stakeholders to educational materials, funding opportunities, demonstration events, and facilitated discussions on alternative fuel projects. The work we do is invaluable to the state and its stakeholders.
How does your role further the expertise and mission of Greater Indiana? I manage the City of Fort Wayne’s fleet with over 2,300 units and over my tenure have been an advocate for positive change. By using different types of fuel and hybrid technologies, we are working towards better environmental practices. We have been fiscally responsible by recouping some of the initial investment using State and federal grants. This benefits local and state governments by educating and improving their environmental practices. Fort Wayne Fleet has been in the top 100 best Government Fleet the past fifteen years since 2005, from number one in 2006 to elite fleet and other different rankings; Named as one of the 100 best green fleets since 2008; Top 20 in Leading Fleets and numerous sustainability recognitions. The City of Fort Wayne has been a long-standing member and supporter of Greater Indiana since it started in 1999. Sharing our experience with other members and stakeholders has been invaluable. Thanks to Greater Indiana’s network and assistance, we have increased our knowledge and alternative fuel use.
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