MAYOR-ELECT WINNECKE NAMES CHIEF OF STAFF

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 16, 2011
MAYOR-ELECT WINNECKE NAMES CHIEF OF STAFF

EVANSVILLE, IN – Evansville Mayor-elect Lloyd Winnecke announced this morning the appointment of Steve Schaefer as Chief of Staff for the Mayor’s Office. Mr. Schaefer has a more than a decade of experience in government and the non-profit sector. Schaefer will begin his new duties on January 1, 2012.

“Steve’s knowledge and experience in government is an asset that will equip my Administration to improve efficiencies and better serve the citizens of Evansville,” Winnecke said. “His work to advance the Interstate 69 project and local government reform are evidence of his strong commitment to our community.”

Mr. Schaefer is currently an aide to U.S. Congressman Larry Bucshon and previously served as Executive Director of the Hoosier Voices for I-69, a statewide advocacy coalition in support of the Interstate 69 highway. Schaefer has also worked as Vice President of Public Policy at the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana and in the offices of U.S. Congressman John Hostettler and U.S. Congressman John Boehner.

“I am honored to accept the position of Chief of Staff for Mayor Winnecke,” said Schaefer. “During the campaign, Mayor-Elect Winnecke outlined a new vision for the City of Evansville and I am excited to have the opportunity to implement his pro-growth agenda.”

Schaefer is a graduate of Mater Dei High School and Indiana University with a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Southern Indiana. Schaefer currently serves as President of the Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Commissioners and was named a “20 Under 40” in 2010 by the Evansville Courier & Press.

Mayor-elect Winnecke will continue to assemble his new administrative team over the next few weeks. For more information, visit www.TransitionEvansville.com.

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  2. Unfortunately, in my experience in running a small business, the chamber of commerce on the state level has proved themselves to be infinitely more for big business than for the individual citizen. This relates specifically to a large insurance corporation vs. individuals and the small businesses with which they did business. I hope that this does not influence the way Mr. Schaefer handles his job in this city.

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