Board of Directors

Christy Householder, Chair of the Board (CEO)
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Christy has been the Director of Economic Development at Cass County Government since November 2013. She previously worked as the Deputy Director of the Miami County Economic Development Authority. She attended Indiana Business College, and holds a degree in Business Management from Ivy Tech Community College. Christy and her husband Dan reside in Peru, Indiana.
Erica Hopkins, President & Executive Director
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​Erica is a thirty year resident of Logansport. She graduated in 1998 from Ivy Tech with dual degrees in Mechanical and Architectural Design Technology. She previously worked as an Engineer in local manufacturing. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Adult and Career Education, and a Masters Degree in HRD: Curriculum, Instruction and Media Technology, both from Indiana State University. Erica, and her husband, Brandon, raise Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats in rural Cass County. 
Becki Harris, Secretary
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​Becki has been Executive Director of Logan’s Landing since late 2008. She previously worked as Administrative Assistant at the Cass County Community Foundation. Becki has been an active member of Civic Players of Logansport since the mid-90’s, including several years’ service on the Civic Players Board of Directors. Becki is working toward a degree in Office Administration at Ivy Tech and is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She and her husband Bill reside in Logansport.
Arin Shaver, Treasurer (CFO)

Arin is the Executive Director of the Logansport Cass County Planning Department. She previously held the position of Assistant Planner, and has been employed by city government for over a decade.  She is a 2001 graduate of LHS and a 2005 graduate of Ball State University, where she studied Sociology :  City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.  
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Melanie Shepherd

​​Biography coming soon!
Past Directors
Lita Rouser (2016-2018)
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Lita is the Business Advisor for Hoosier Heartland ISBDC. She has been a longtime volunteer for local organizations and was instrumental in founding both the local annual arts and jazz festivals. Lita is also a budding entrepreneur. She holds a Masters in Business Administration in Management and Strategy and enjoys songwriting, cooking, and camping. She and her husband Rick have three children and three grandchildren.