Editor’s note: Scott Willis, facing no opponent in November’s general election, will become the city’s next mayor in January.
Scott Willis, mayor-elect of Westfield, has announced his transition team, which will work closely with him as he prepares to take office as mayor Jan. 1, 2024.
The team members possess robust and differing backgrounds of municipal expertise.
“As I make preparations, hold meetings, and plan the details of my administration, I know I need key experts to be successful,” Willis said. “Our goal is to lay the foundation of creating a world-class city and to make my transition as seamless as possible.”
Danielle Carey Tolan will chair the transition as Willis prepares to become mayor. Tolan currently serves as the Westfield Washington Township Trustee.
Other members of the transition team include:
- Paul Okeson – President of Garmong Construction and former Chief of Staff to past Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard
- Katie Culp – CEO, KSM Locations Advisors and Partner, Katz, Sapper & Miller
- Ryan Vaughn – President of Sondhi Solutions and former Chief of Staff to past Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard
- Peter Emigh – Sr. Partner at Agros Financial Group and Past Hamilton County Republican Party Chairman
- April Gregory – Political Director of Coverdale Consulting
- Dan Stevens – Former Hamilton County Director of Administration and former County Sheriff
- Sean Sutton – Division Chief of Training and Safety for City of Carmel Fire Department
- Mike Reuter – Local government financial consultant
- Mark Keen – Retired Westfield Washington Schools Superintendent
The transition team encompasses experts in public safety, city government, economic development, Westfield Washington Schools, as well as Westfield residents. The team will focus on the key areas of economic development, managing growth, infrastructure, public safety, and support of our schools.
As the team prepares ideas and builds a foundation from which to springboard, Willis will seek public input to finalize plans surrounding what the future of Westfield looks like.
“Our team has been hard at work coming up with a visionary plan with a well-thought-out strategy that reflects careful consideration of our residents and our future,” Willis. “I am excited to finish building out my plans with this team so I can bring them to the residents of Westfield. And it is my hope that everyone in our city will be a collaborative voice in Westfield’s future.”