Governor names new directors for Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and Office of the Utility Consumer Counselor

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Governor Mitch Daniels has accepted resignations from Paula Parker-Sawyers, the director of the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and Susan Macey, the state's Utility Consumer Counselor. The governor appointed both to their jobs early in 2005.

Parker-Sawyers was the first director of the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (OFBCI) and has served since February 2005 when Daniels created the initiative. In her role, she established the office as a critical asset in strengthening volunteerism and community service and increasing partnership opportunities statewide. She will be the director of outreach and partnership for the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy in Washington, D.C. Her last day at OFBCI was February 22.

Macey joined the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) in March 2005, representing ratepayers in ensuring reliable and satisfactory service at a reasonable cost. Macey's last day will be March 22; she is returning to the private sector to practice law.

"Hoosiers were well served by both of these leaders. Paula was instrumental in putting together the volunteer network that increased the reach of our Rx for Indiana program to those eligible for prescription drug assistance, and Susan was effective in working with groups representing diverse interests to build awareness of Indiana's growing energy needs while protecting consumers. She was helped increase funding and support for low-income heating assistance," said Daniels.

The governor has named Isaac Randolph, Jr., as the new director of OFBCI. He will begin his duties on March 17. Randolph, a 21-year veteran of the Indianapolis Fire Department, served on the Indianapolis City-County Council from 2004 to 2007. He previously was executive director for the Indianapolis Ten Point Coalition, a network of faith-based organizations addressing juvenile crime issues. Randolph also was the social policy advisor for former Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith's Front Porch Alliance, a faith-based partnership focused on urban renewal.

David Stippler has been named as the new director of the OUCC. He will begin his new duties on March 10. For the past six years, Stippler has been an attorney for Bingham, McHale, LLP, where he represented municipalities and public utilities on a variety of regulatory issues. He also served for 17 years at Ameritech Corporation, including five years as the company's counsel and assistant secretary to Ameritech Indiana. He co-authored legislation that established relay services for the hearing and speech impaired.

Source: Governor's Office Press Release

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