INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana Republican Gov.-elect Eric Holcomb has named Jim Schellinger to be his secretary of commerce.
Schellinger is currently president of the Indiana Economic Development Corp. under Gov. Mike Pence and previously served as a member of the IEDC board of directors. He is an Indianapolis architect and a former Democratic candidate for governor.
Since joining the IEDC, Schellinger has traveled the state, giving presentations and meeting with local and regional economic development boards, business leaders and elected officials to discuss Indiana’s economy and opportunities to collaborate at the local and state level on economic initiatives.
Victor Smith, who currently serves as state commerce secretary, plans to return to the private sector.
Before joining the IEDC in July 2015, Schellinger served as the chairman and chief executive officer of CSO Architects.
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