I am an attorney serving as corporate counsel to Vectren Corporation, an energy-holding company headquartered in Evansville, Ind., which delivers gas and/or electricity to more than one million utility customers in Indiana and Ohio.

Prior to joining Vectren in 2009 I practiced privately with a firm, focusing primarily on corporate transactional law, health care law, and regulatory compliance. I am admitted to the Indiana state bar, and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana. I am also a member of the Evansville and Indiana State Bar Associations.

I earned my Juris Doctor degree from the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis. While there I also served as an executive editor on the Indiana Health Law Review, as well as the moot court Order of Barristers. Prior to law school I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics and Public Policy from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, and graduated from Evansville North High School.

Civic and Community Activities

  • Board of Trustees, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, 2006 – 2009. Past President (2009) and Treasurer (2008) of a library system holding nearly one million items and a budget in excess of $10 million. Appointed by the Vanderburgh County Commissioners to a four year term.

  • Board of Directors, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Foundation, 2008 – present. The EVPL Foundation supports the library, and helps secure and provide funds for its enhancement, features and programs.

  • Board of Directors, Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, 2010 – present. The Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science is a general-interest museum with comprehensive collections in art, history, anthropology and science. Currently this Board is working on a $15 million expansion to the museum’s facilities.

  • Board of Directors, Evansville Museum Contemporaries, 2009 – present. An affiliate organization with the goal of attracting new people to the museum, as well as encouraging financial support and enjoyment of the museum.

  • Central Committee, Vanderburgh County Republican Party, 2007 – present. Past Treasurer (2008) and current Secretary (2009 – present) of the chief Republican political organization in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Members of the central committee are elected by precinct committeemen every four years.

  • Chairman, Government Affairs Committee, Chamber of Commerce of Southwestern Indiana, 2010. Currently chair this committee within the 1,500 member strong Chamber of Commerce which works to promote pro-business advocacy at all levels of government.

  • Board of Directors, Mulberry Center, Inc., 2008 – present. The Mulberry Center is a not-for-profit corporation established to provide individual, marital, family and addictions counseling.

  • Board of Directors, Arts Council of Southwest Indiana, 2009 – present. The Arts Council serves as an umbrella organization for over fifty organizations throughout southwestern Indiana to provide grants and services to the region, and to increase awareness and accessibility to the arts.

Honors, Awards and Distinctions

  • 20 Under 40. Recognized in 2010 by the Evansville Business Journal as one of 20 individuals under the age of 40 who make up the next generation of Evansville area leaders.

  • Up and Coming Lawyer. One of 15 honorees of Indiana Lawyer‘s 2007 Leadership in Law Awards. Indiana Lawyer is a leading state-wide publication for attorneys. The “Up and Coming” award is bestowed annually upon an attorney practicing five years or less who demonstrates “achievement in law, involvement in the profession, involvement in support of their community, and mentoring.”

  • Moot Court Order of Barristers. Admission granted to the top fourth of Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis moot court competitors.

  • Various competitive speech and debate awards, including the 1999 Indiana state policy debate champion, the 2000 Indiana collegiate persuasion champion, and the National Forensic League’s highest degree of distinction.

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