BusinessFriday, November 6
Former state senator Jon Ford is joining RJL Solutions as chief economic development officer
The Today in Terre Haute team
If you follow local economic development, a familiar name has a new job. Jon Ford will help lead RJL Solutions' economic development efforts and provide strategic advocacy and advisory services to clients, according to an RJL news release.
Ford served as a District 38 state senator from 2014 to 2023
- 2014Ford's service as a District 38 state senator begins.
- 2023Ford's service as a District 38 state senator ends.
- Nov. 5RJL Solutions announces Ford will join as chief economic development officer.
Sources: MyWabashValley.com, Terre Haute Tribune-Star
Ford represented District 38, which covers Vigo, Clay and Sullivan counties. Most recently he was executive director of the Indiana Office of Energy Development under Gov. Mike Braun. RJL said that experience will give the firm a broad perspective on the opportunities facing Indiana's economy. It said his state senate career will help support its regional planning, project development and strategies to attract public and private investment.
“I'm excited about the opportunity to work from outside government to help communities and businesses turn economic development priorities into real projects and meaningful investment.”
- Focus: economic development strategy, investment attraction and infrastructure
- Also: public-private partnerships and strategic advocacy
Ford moves from state government to a leadership role at RJL
| Role | Where |
|---|---|
| State senator, District 38 | Vigo, Clay and Sullivan counties |
| Executive director | Indiana Office of Energy Development |
| Chief economic development officer | RJL Solutions (will join) |
Sources: MyWabashValley.com, Terre Haute Tribune-Star
Sources: Terre Haute Tribune-Star, MyWabashValley.com