CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER “MONTHLY SPEAKER SERIES” LUNCHEON GUEST IS VANDERBURGH COUNTY SHERIFF NOAH ROBINSON

City-County Observer event Chairman Steve Hammer stated “that our “Monthly Speaker Series” luncheon focuses on homegrown businesses and politically successful individuals. Mr. Hammer says; The CCO MONTHLY SPEAKERS SERIES luncheon features unique and insightful stories of success and perseverance from prominent community leaders that tend to fly under the public radar.”   “We understand that there are a lot of successful entrepreneurs and political leaders who, because of economic, technological, or political challenges, have experienced a negative impact through their careers”

Event sponsors are County Commissioner Ben Shoulders and his wife Shannon Shoulders.  Commissioner Shoulders said; “The CCO “Speaker Series” has turned out to be a great resource for locally owned and developing businesses and elected officials.”  We are extremely pleased to announce that the extremely popular Vanderburgh County Sheriff Noah Robinson will be our guest speaker at the September 27, 2023 luncheon event at Evansville.  This event is full.

Sheriff Noah Robinson is a Newburgh, Indiana native who graduated from Castle High School. Sheriff Robinson attended the University of Southern Indiana where he received his Associate’s Degree in Social Science and his Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. Sheriff Robinson joined the Owensboro Police Department in 1999 and served the City of Owensboro until he was appointed as a deputy with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001.

Sheriff Robinson became a field training deputy in 2003 and spent eight years assigned to Motor Patrol. In 2009 Robinson was promoted to the rank of sergeant and spent the next five years assigned to the Professional Standards Unit where he developed policy and procedure for the agency as well as conducted internal investigations. Robinson was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in June of 2014, assigned to headquarters, and placed in charge of information technology, public information, and grants. Robinson served was then promoted to the rank of major and served as the executive commander of the Administration Division from 2018-2019. He later served as the Sheriff’s Chief Deputy and second in command of the Office from 2019 until 2021.

Sheriff Robinson was elected to the Office of Sheriff in November of 2022 and began his first term on January 01, 2023.

Since assuming Office, Sheriff Robinson re-designed the proposed jail expansion, adding capacity to include a mental health unit and a substance use offender unit. Sheriff Robinson successfully lobbied the Council to approve the final round of funding for the jail expansion project, which is set to commence in the Winter of 2023. Sheriff Robinson partnered with Southwest Behavioral Healthcare to provide mental health crisis response in the county. Robinson embarked on an ambitious recruitment campaign, taking a chronically understaffed jail to nearly a full complement of officers in just nine months. Sheriff Robinson plans to unveil his flagship neighborhood-based policing program later in 2023.

Adam Trinkel named Executive Director for Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District
Trinkel currently leads marketing and events efforts for the region’s only business improvement district

ANNOUNCEMENT, September 26, 2023 – The Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District (EID) Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Adam Trinkel as the Executive Director for the EID. Trinkel currently serves as the EID’s Marketing, Communications, and Events Director and begins the new role on October 2, 2023. He will provide leadership for all aspects of the EID and is charged with leading the EID in its mission to create a more active and inclusive Downtown Evansville.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Trinkel. Adam has been with the EID since 2018 and has provided valuable contributions to growing the EID and to position Downtown Evansville as a more active and inclusive place for businesses, residents, and visitors,” said John Lamb, Chair of the EID Board of Directors.

Trinkel currently leads marketing, communications, and event efforts for the organization that represents over 450 properties that receive self-funded benefits in the central business district of Downtown Evansville. During his tenure, the EID launched the Downtown Evansville brand, increased its online presence by creating and developing a website and highly engaged social media channels, and organized 12 signature events that welcome over 50,000 visitors annually Downtown. He has also developed relationships with Downtown business owners, created a growing event volunteer program, and launched and sustained a sponsorship program that generates in excess of $100,000 annually.

“Building relationships with Downtown property owners, businesses, residents, workers, sponsors, volunteers, and visitors during the past five years has been the most rewarding aspect of my work. The EID team is a hard-working group of individuals who all remain passionate about our work to foster a growing and vibrant neighborhood. I am excited to lead this important work,” said Trinkel.

The EID has office space in Innovation Pointe located at 318 Main Street in Downtown Evansville.

About the Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District: Following a 2017 petition process of member property owners, the EID was formed in 2018 to provide benefits and services to member properties paid for by a special annual assessment on these properties. The EID builds a move active and inclusive Downtown Evansville. It enhances resident, consumer, investor, worker, and visitor experiences in Downtown Evansville. In 2023, the EID will lead over $1,250,000 in projects which improve the appearance of Downtown, in addition to marketing, advocacy, and safety programs. To learn more about the EID and its progress in enhancing the Downtown experience, visit www.downtownevansville.com.