INDIANAPOLIS — The Association of Indiana Counties is pleased to announce 56 local officials and county employees received accreditation in the Institute for Excellence in County Government program. Twelve received their Institute for Excellence Certification by completing 30 credit hours within four years. Additionally, 44 individuals completed requirements for additional awards.
With the many facets and complexities of government, ongoing education is needed to ensure that government functions run smoothly. With the support of Bliss McKnight Inc., the AIC has devoted its resources to improving government through its educational program called Institute for Excellence in County Government. The Institute was established in 1993 to allow officials and county employees access to training which is geared specifically to county government.
The AIC is dedicated to assisting county government officials and employees in becoming more efficient, solving tough problems, and finding the resources they need to serve their constituents well. The AIC believes education is the beginning of any successful endeavor, especially within the public service sector.
The AIC Institute is made available to all elected county officials and staff. After accruing 30 or more credit hours of study within three consecutive years, program participants qualify for various levels of AIC Institute Certificates. Continuing education certificates are awarded to those who have previously earned an Institute Certificate and have completed an additional 20 hours of coursework within one calendar year.
Silver Masters’ Pins are awarded to students who have completed 75 hours after completing their initial certificate, Gold Masters’ Pins are awarded to students who have completed 125 hours, Platinum Masters’ Pins are awarded to those students who have completed 180 total credit hours, and Life Achievement Certificates are awarded to students who have completed at least 240 total credit hours since the program’s inception in 1993.
AIC and Bliss McKnight are helping county officials continue pursuing their educational goals through live and recorded classes. To learn more about the AIC Institute visit www.indianacounties.org.
2024 AIC INSTITUTE PROGRAM RECIPIENTS
INSTITUTE CERTIFICATE
Kathy Adamson, Treasurer Fulton County
Pearletta Banks, Clerk of the Circuit Court Brown County
Daniel J. Caruso, Council Steuben County
Patti Foxx, Auditor Clay County
Clara Furst, Engineering Technician - Surveyor’s Office Hamilton County
Brianna Gregory, Auditor Monroe County
Carole Hoff, Treasurer Benton County
Jane Klemme, Treasurer Hancock County
Jill Landrum, Auditor Huntington County
Lisa Loveless, Recorder Henry County
Barbara Nydegger, Treasurer White County
Marcie Shepherd, Auditor Wabash County
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Libby Billue, Auditor White County
Angie Birchmeier, Auditor Marshall County
Mary Brown, Auditor Miami County
Mindy Byers, Auditor Montgomery County
Todd Culp, Chief Deputy Auditor Madison County
Beth Davis, Clerk of the Circuit Court Wells County
Jennifer Flater, Treasurer Clay County
Lavonda Glover, Treasurer Fayette County
Brenda Hardy, Commissioner Fountain County
Kathryn Hopper, Auditor LaGrange County
Elizabeth Keeney, Recorder Clinton County
Laura Martin, Auditor Randolph County
Lisa McCormick, Auditor Wells County
Lauren Milton, Clerk Daviess County
Rosetta Newton, Recorder Daviess County
Kathy Peeper, Treasurer Wells County
Annette Philllippo, Treasurer Miami County
Patricia Pickens, Auditor Elkhart County
Julia Reeves, Auditor Brown County
Rhonda Sanders, Treasurer Martin County
Susan Sleeper, Auditor DeKalb County
Debra Walker, Auditor Henry County
Jennifer Welsh, Auditor Daviess County
SILVER MASTERS
Libby Billue, Auditor White County
Nicole Browne, Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County
Todd Culp, Chief Deputy Auditor Madison County
Laura Martin, Auditor Randolph County
Dawn Mayhood, Treasurer Hendricks County
Marcia Moore, Recorder Hancock County
Susan Sleeper, Auditor DeKalb County
Mandy Thomason, Recorder Starke County
Joni Truex, Council Kosciusko County
Debra Walker, Auditor Henry County
Jennifer Welsh, Auditor Daviess County
Mary Beth Wisniewski, Recorder St. Joseph County
GOLD MASTERS
Colleen Chambers, Auditor Fountain County
Barb Hackman, Treasurer Bartholomew County
Jodi Harr, HR Director Rush County
Elizabeth Keeney, Recorder Clinton County
PLATINUM MASTERS
Nikki Baldwin, Treasurer Boone County
Jennifer Flater, Treasurer Clay County
Lisa McCormick, Auditor Wells County
Kay Myers, Chief Deputy Auditor, LaGrange County
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Michael Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court Lake County
