Kenley honored for decades of service

(From left) Ivy Tech Community College Central Indiana Region Chancellor Dr. Kathleen Lee, Hamilton County Ivy Teach Campus President Dan Clark, State Representative Kathy Richardson, retired Indiana State Senator Luke Kenley, Lt. Governor Becky Skillman, Ivy Tech President Dr. Sue Ellsperman, Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger and Terry Anker of Anker Consulting Group Inc. (Photo provided)

Luke Kenley (right) and classmates Dr. Bill Barnes (left) and Bud Colglazier share high school memories during Thursday’s tribute to Kenley. (Photo provided)

Nearly 250 friends, family and guests attended a tribute for former Indiana State Senator Luke Kenley. The event was hosted by the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce and Ivy Tech Community College. The event honored Kenley for his 25-year career as a state senator and his work in helping Ivy Tech grow into a state-wide community college.

Ivy Tech Community College re-named their commons area at the Hamilton County/Noblesville campus in honor of retired Indiana State Senator Luke Kenley.