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

President and Chief Executive Officer

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

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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

Executive Vice President, Electrical Engineering and Generation

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

Senior Vice President and General Counsel

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

Senior Vice President, Market Operations and Planning

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

Senior Vice President of Human Resources

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)

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