For 36 years, Charbonneau was employed by U.S. Steel Corporation. For ten of those 36 years, Charbonneau operated as head of the government and community affairs for U.S. Steel. In 2006, Charbonneau was appointed the Interim President and CEO of...
Karin Woodside
Evan Bayh
U.S. Senator Evan Bayh's signature legislative efforts are aimed at strengthening our national security, creating more jobs through the growth of small businesses, protecting American workers from unfair trade practices, encouraging responsible...
Dick Lugar
Dick Lugar is an unwavering advocate of U.S. leadership in the world, strong national security, free-trade and economic growth. This fifth generation Hoosier is the most senior Republican in the U.S. Senate and longest serving U.S. Senator in Indiana...
Joe Donnelly
Joe Donnelly is the congressman from Indiana’s 2nd District. As a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, he is a Democrat committed to a moderate agenda that includes fiscal discipline and strong national security. He is also on three committees that...
Pete Visclosky
A lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana, Pete Visclosky represents Indiana's First Congressional District, which includes Lake, Porter, Jasper, Newton and Benton Counties. Throughout his time in office, Pete has fought for good-paying American...
Thomas Felter
Thomas Felter Jr. has been named Porter’s “Associate of the Year” for 2009.Felter, a paramedic with Porter’s Emergency Medical Services for the last 12 years, is a familiar face in the community. He grew up in South Haven fully intending to...
Mark Heckler
Mark A. Heckler assumed his role as the 18th president in the 150-year history of Valparaiso University on July 1. He succeeded Alan F. Harre, who had served as president since 1988. Previously he served the University of Colorado Denver for more...
Jon Groth
In Groth’s professional capacity as Principal of the Porter County Career and Technical Education Center, he administers over 30 career and technical programs across Porter County that have an enrollment of over 950 students coming from ten...
Deb Butterfield
Deb is an experienced marketing and communications executive with a proven track record of success and an especially keen insight into local political dynamics and external factors affecting organizational performance and behaviors.Twenty years ago,...
Larry Hitz
Raised in Kouts, Indiana, Broker/Owner Larry Hitz co-founded Executive Group in 1982 with the true understanding of what defines a community. Having grown up in a loving, supportive family in a small town environment, Larry knew the significance of...