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New state appointments include Hancock County residents

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM

By Johnny McCrory

Hancock County residents among recent Governor Mike Braun announced new appointments to various state boards and commissions.

Appointments:

Statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee

  • Jamie Smith (State of Indiana)
    • Reappointment: Term expires 12/31/27
    • Hamilton County
  • Ed Cripe (Clinton County Coroner’s Office)
    • Reappointment: Term expires 12/31/27
    • Clinton County
  • Cory Whaley (Lawrence Police Department)
    • Reappointment: Term expires 12/31/27
    • Hancock County
  • Kim Bohman (Safe Passage, Inc)
    • Reappointment: Term expires 12/31/27
    • Ripley County
  • Robin Cruz (Peace Community Services LLC)
    • Appointment: Term expires 12/31/27
    • Wayne County
  • Leslie Dowden (Adams County Coroner’s Office)
    • Appointment: Term expires 12/31/27
    • Adams County


State Board of Nursing

  • Leah Scalf (Franciscan Health Central Indiana Ministry)
    • Appointment: Term expires 11/30/29
    • Hancock County


Indiana Real Estate Commission

  • Donna Kreps (FC Tucker)
    • Appointment: Term expires 12/31/29
    • Hancock County