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2025 Annual Conference Schedule
TUESDAY | DEC 2, 2025
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10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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REGISTRATION OPEN
Clearwater Lobby
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8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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EXHIBIT HALL SET-UP |
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11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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EXHIBIT HALL TIME
Plaza Ballroom
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1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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OPENING SESSION
Clearwater Ballroom
Welcome
Posting of the Colors by Indiana State Police
Dr. Lindsay Weaver, IDOH
Keynote Speaker - Riley Leonard
ICC Achievement Awards Ceremony
ICC Elections
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2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
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ICC DISTRICT MEETINGS
Sponsored by VS Engineering
Northwest District — Suite 16
Northeast District — Suite 13/14
West Central District — Suite 12
East Central District — Suite 11
Southwest District — Suite 3
Southeast District — Suite 2
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2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
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AFFILIATE BREAKOUT SESSIONS
County Auditors — Suite 15
County Administrators (CEOs) — Keystone Boardroom
Indiana Association of Highway Engineers and Supervisors — Crosspointe Suite
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3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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GRAND OPENING RECEPTION/EXHIBIT HALL TIME
Plaza Ballroom
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WEDNESDAY | DEC 3, 2025
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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REGISTRATION OPEN
Clearwater Lobby
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST/EXHIBIT HALL TIME
Plaza Foyer/Suites 8-10/Clearwater Lobby
Sponsored by Indiana Pork
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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IACHES Meeting for Highway Departments
Suite 16
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Shaping Indiana’s Future: Legislative Updates and County Advocacy
Clearwater Ballroom
Sponsored by Volt Strategies
Speakers:
Knox County Commissioner, Kellie Streeter (Moderator)
Jake German, Barnes and Thornburg
Sydnee Cseresznyes, Volt Strategies
Tipton County Commissioner Tracey Powell
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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SEA 1 Explained: What Indiana’s New Tax Framework Means for Counties
Clearwater Ballroom
Speakers:
Tipton County Commissioner Tracey Powell (Moderator)
David Bottorff, AIC
Emma Adlam, Baker Tilly
Wayne County Commissioner Jeff Plasterer
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10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
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BREAK
Clearwater Lobby
Sponsored by Weigand Construction and A&Z Engineering
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11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
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From Planning to Completion: The Lifecycle of County Capital Projects
Clearwater Ballroom
Speakers:
Elkhart County Commissioner Suzie Weirick (Moderator)
Sen. Scott Baldwin, Envoy
Paul Okeson, Garmong Construction
Darin Duncan, CivilCon
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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LUNCH
Buffet in main Exhibit Hall; seating in Suites 2-7
Sponsored by SIHO Insurance Services
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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Energy, Zoning, and What’s Next for Indiana Counties
Clearwater Ballroom
Speakers:
Jake German, Barnes and Thornburg (Moderator)
Jasper County Commissioner Craig Standish
Knox County Commissioner Kellie Streeter
Delaware County Commissioner Stephen Brand
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2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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Collaboration in Action: Strengthening the Commissioner-Council Relationship
Clearwater Ballroom
Speakers:
Johnson County Commissioner Brian Baird (Moderator)
Hendricks County Councilman Larry Hesson
Huntington County Councilman Terry Miller
Clay County Commissioner Paul Sinders
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3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
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BREAK
Clearwater Lobby
Sponsored by Weigand Construction and A&Z Engineering
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3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Strengthening Community Care: How Counties Can Tackle Behavioral Health Needs
Suite 3
Speakers:
Howard County Commissioner Jack Dodd (Moderator)
Deanna Dwenger, PsyD, HSPP
Rachel Johnson-Yates, LMHC, LAC
Johnson County Commissioner Ron West
Hamilton County Councilman Steve Nation
County Strategies for Regional Water and Sewer Solutions
Suite 4
Speakers:
Hamilton County Commissioner Hierbrandt (Moderator)
Robert Bellucci, Commonwealth Engineers
Marty Wessler, Wessler Engineering
Blackford County Commissioner Dan Borgenheimer
Preparing for Township Reform: Insights from the Field and What Comes Next
Suite 5
Speakers:
Johnson County Commissioner Brian Baird (Moderator)
Monroe County Fire Chief Dustin Dillard
FUN Township Trustee Lydia Wales
Carmel City Fire Chief Joel Thacker
Economic Development Through Collaboration
Suite 6
Speakers:
Vigo County Commissioner Chris Switzer (Moderator)
Larry Gigerich, Ginovus
Chris Pfaff, Knox County Development Corporation
Merle Madrid, AWS
Rachel Leslie, RJL Solutions
Balancing Budgets and Benefits: Reducing County Healthcare Costs
Suite 7
Speakers:
Jackson Co Commissioner Drew Storey (Moderator)
John Sadtler, SIHO
Dr. Michelle Fenoughty, Hendricks Regional Hospital
Delaware County Commissioner Stephen Brand
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9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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COUNTY FAIR
Plaza Ballroom
Entertainment and Prizes
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THURSDAY | DEC 4, 2025
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Clearwater Foyer/Crosspointe Suite
Sponsored by A & Z Engineering\and Resolution Group
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Leading Through Crisis: What Commissioners Need to Know About Disaster Management
Clearwater Ballroom
Speakers:
Clark Co Commissioner Jack Coffman (Moderator)
Jonathan Whitham, Indiana Department of Homeland Security
Mary Moran, Indiana Department of Homeland Security
Sullivan County Commissioner Bob Davis
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Building Public Trust Through Effective Communication
Clearwater Ballroom
Speakers:
Hendricks County Commissioner Denny Dawes
Jeremy Brilliant, Brilliant Marketing
Ignacio Poncio, NUP Media
Mike McBride, American Structurepoint
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