Former Shelbyville mayor accepts new role with Duke Energy

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM

Duke Energy has named Tom DeBaun as its new government and community relations manager in southeast Indiana.

In this role, DeBaun will manage local government, business and community relationships and issues in Bartholomew, Dearborn, Decatur, Fayette, Franklin, Jackson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, Rush and Union counties.

In addition, he will oversee and coordinate local philanthropy in support of Duke Energy and the communities’ objectives.

DeBaun joins Duke Energy from TPMA, a consulting and management firm based in Indianapolis, Ind., where he served as the senior director of community and economic development. Previously, he worked for the city of Shelbyville for more than two decades – first as the plan commission director and later as mayor for three terms, overseeing the delivery of city services to approximately 21,000 citizens.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Franklin College and is also a graduate of the Indiana Economic Development Academy.

DeBaun is engaged in the community, having served on numerous boards and committees, including ARI Regional Development Authority, Central Indiana Council of Elected Officials, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, Indiana Land Resources Council and Region 5 Workforce Development Advisory Board.

DeBaun lives in Shelbyville, Ind., with his wife, Christine, and their three daughters.

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