Westfield Mayor-elect Scott Willis selects director of communications

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Westfield Mayor-elect Scott Willis has announced Kayla Arnold as the new Director of Communications for the City of Westfield.

“Communication and transparency are cornerstone components of my vision that I have emphasized over the last two years,” Willis said. “One of my primary goals for my administration is to advance communications with the community. Kayla Arnold has excelled in the field of community engagement at the municipal level, and I am elated to promote her to this vital role with the City of Westfield.”

As Director of Communications, Arnold will be responsible for all functions of the communications strategy and engagement tactics for the City of Westfield. This includes public and media relations and timely dissemination of information through social media, digital, and email to support city initiatives. She will also ensure the city’s communications align with the administration’s goals and objectives while fostering a culture of positivity, engagement, and awareness.

“I am thrilled to continue my work with the City of Westfield in this exciting new role with Mayor-Elect Willis and the new administration,” Arnold said. “Westfield is at a pivotal point in its history, and I am eager to utilize my skills and experience to help advance Westfield.”

Arnold, who has nearly a decade of municipal government experience, currently serves the city as the Director of Westfield Welcome, in which she oversees the team responsible for planning and executing events within the community on behalf of the city. She has a degree in mass communications, marketing, and public relations from Indiana University. She is a Certified Public Manager from Ball State and is pursuing a Master of Public Administration from Purdue.

Arnold will begin this new role on Jan. 1, 2024.

Kelley Wells, a Community Events Coordinator with Westfield Welcome, will assume the role of Westfield Welcome Manager on Jan. 1, 2024. Wells has been with the city for nearly nine years.