Leadership and Staff
While IMPA is governed by its members, the Agency’s operations are overseen by its Senior Management Team and carried out by the Agency’s professional and experienced staff.
IMPA Senior Management
Jack Alvey
President and Chief Executive Officer
Jack Alvey
Jack Alvey was named President and Chief Executive Officer of IMPA in February 2022 by the Agency’s Board of Commissioners. He previously served as IMPA’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, responsible for IMPA’s generation operations, electrical facilities, communication facilities, maintenance, safety, environmental compliance, and North American Electric Reliability Council compliance. Mr. Alvey joined IMPA in 1992 as a combustion turbine operator/technician, and has also held positions as Senior Vice President – Generation, Senior Combustion Turbine Operator, Manager of Generation Operations and Director of Generation Operations for IMPA. Mr. Alvey served in the United States Navy’s nuclear power field prior to entering the public power industry. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from IU Kelley School of Business as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University.
Chris Rettig
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Chris Rettig
Chris Rettig joined IMPA in 2000. He is currently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, overseeing the Agency’s Accounting, Rates and Billing, and Member Services departments. Prior to joining IMPA, Mr. Rettig worked for Roche Diagnostics Corporation for five years and the accounting firms of Baird, Kurtz & Dobson (formerly Geo. S. Olive & Co.) and Baden, Gage and Schroeder for eleven years. Mr. Rettig holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Butler University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Economics from Ball State University. Mr. Rettig is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Indiana.
Joe Schmidt
Executive Vice President, Electrical Engineering and Generation
Joe Schmidt
Joseph Schmidt joined IMPA in 2005. He serves as Executive Vice President, Electrical Engineering and Generation, supervising IMPA’s generation operations, electrical engineering department, and IMPA Service Corp, which provides engineering and distribution services to IMPA members. Prior to joining IMPA, Mr. Schmidt worked for six years with Power Test LLC. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Butler University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Messiah College. Mr. Schmidt is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Indiana.
Peter Prettyman
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Peter Prettyman
Peter Prettyman joined IMPA in 2014 as Vice President and Staff Counsel. Prior to joining IMPA, Mr. Prettyman was employed as a litigation attorney with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Indianapolis. In his role with IMPA, Prettyman assists the Agency in its legal, regulatory and business activities. Mr. Prettyman earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, where he graduated with honors. He holds a B.A. from Vanguard University of Southern California.
Kyle Brouillette
Senior Vice President, Market Operations and Planning
Kyle Brouillette
Kyle Brouillette has been with IMPA since 2010, when he joined the Agency as a Market Operations Analyst. He currently holds the role of Senior Vice President, Market Operations and Planning, and had previously served as Director of Market Operations and Vice President of Market Operations for the Agency. Mr. Brouillette oversees IMPA’s resource planning and market operations. Prior to joining IMPA, he worked for Raytheon Technical Services as a Mechanical Engineer. Mr. Brouillette holds a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, and an MBA from the IU Kelley School of Business.
Jane Hemmerlein
Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Jane Hemmerlein
Jane M. Hemmerlein joined IMPA in 1986. She currently serves as Senior Vice President of Human Resources and is responsible for all HR functions, including pensions, insurance and other benefits, casualty and liability insurance, information technology and other systems, and oversees IMPA’s administrative staff. Ms. Hemmerlein previously held the roles of Administrative Manager, Office Manager, and Secretary/Receptionist. Prior to joining IMPA, Ms. Hemmerlein worked for the Farm Credit Association. She holds a B.S. in Business from the IU Kelley School of Business.
Commissioners
IMPA is governed by a Board of Commissioners comprised of one representative from each of its member communities. The Agency’s diverse board is comprised of utility superintendents, council members, mayors, and clerk-treasurers, just to name a few. Commissioners are selected by the communities they serve.
Advance
Jim Caldwell
Anderson
Paul Syverson
Argos
Jamie Lindstrom
Bainbridge
Nolan Ensor
Bargersville
Kevin Kredit
Blanchester, OH
Ram Reddy
Bremen
Ben Wright
Brooklyn
Mitch Moore
Brookston
Terry LaOrange
Centerville
Dan Wandersee
Chalmers
Pam Brown
Coatesville
Ron Slover
Columbia City
Shawn Lickey
Covington
Mayor Brad Crain
Crawfordsville
Allison Huenemann
Darlington
Brian Mullen
Dublin
Nathan Ulerick
Dunreith
Irvin Benge
Edinburgh
Kevin Rubush
Etna Green
Heath Roberts
Flora
Trevor Ayres
Frankfort
Todd Corrie
Frankton
Tim Detrick
Gas City
Dick Justice
Greendale
Shawn Guidice
Greenfield
Jane Webb
Huntingburg
John Reutepohler
Jamestown
Josh Hawkins
Jasper
Rob Young
Kingsford Heights
Robbie Bunch
Knightstown
Kevin Richey
Ladoga
Mike Hubble
Lawrenceburg
Erik Webster
Lebanon
Ed Basquill
Lewisville
Jayana Posey
Linton
Brent Slover
Middletown
Ron Koons
Montezuma
Paul Bartlow
New Ross
Taylor Norton
Paoli
Taylor Baker
Pendleton
Craig Switzer
Peru
Josh Chance
Pittsboro
Terry Northern
Rensselaer
Mayor Jeff Phillips
Richmond
Tony Foster
Rising Sun
Brandon Cappel
Rockville
Keith Fischer
Scottsburg
Mayor Terry Amick
South Whitley
Randy Cokl
Spiceland
Jeff Lane
Straughn
Ruth Davidson
Tell City
Andy Hicks
Thorntown
Earl Parsons
Tipton
Jim Ankrum
Troy
John Young
Veedersburg
Ken Smith
Walkerton
Phil Buckmaster
Washington
Randy Ennis
Waynetown
Barry Lewis
Williamsport
Kevin Strickler
Winamac
Brad Zellers
2026 Officers and Executive Committee
Officers:
- Chairman — Dick Justice (Gas City)
- Vice-Chairman — Josh Chance (Peru)
- Treasurer — Tony Foster (Richmond)
- Secretary — Allison Huenemann (Crawfordsville)
Executive Committee:
- Ram Reddy (Blanchester)
- Shawn Lickey (Columbia City)
- Dick Justice (Gas City)
- Ron Koons (Middletown)
- Paul Bartlow (Montezuma)
- Josh Chance (Peru)
- Tony Foster (Richmond)
- Andy Hicks (Tell City)
- Barry Lewis (Waynetown)