Press Releases

Press releases

- Mayor-elect Emily Styron Appoints Julie Johns-Cole as Deputy Mayor for Zionsville
  December 16, 2019Home / Press releases / Zionsville mayor / Zionsville town developments4.8 / 5 ( 17 votes ) Monday, December 16, 2019 Submitted: City of Zionsville. Contact: Emily Styron [email protected] Today, Mayor-elect Emily Styron announced the appointment of Julie Johns-Cole as Deputy Mayor for the Town of Zionsville. Johns-Cole will begin her new role on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Julie Johns-Cole Johns-Cole currently serves as the State Director for the Indiana 211 Partnerships, Inc., a statewide non-profit. Julie is a small business owner, non-profit leader and community volunteer with over 18 years of experience in management, economic development, municipal government, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Julie’s prior experience includes serving as Executive Director for the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce, Senior Project Consultant for Thomas P. Miller & Associates, an Indianapolis-based Economic Development consulting firm, Director of Economic Development and Planning for the City of Angola and Staff Scientist for Keter Consultants. “As Deputy Mayor, Julie’s passion and deep organizational experience will be an outstanding asset to the Town Administration. For years she has positively impacted Zionsville– both as a community leader and a successful Main Street business owner. Together we will set challenging goals and support the team towards achieving these goals on behalf of residents and stakeholders,” said Styron. “I’m honored by this appointment and look forward to serving the residents of Zionsville. I’ve dedicated most of my professional life to community and economic development and look forward to being part of this administration. I’d like to thank Mayor-elect Emily Styron for this tremendous opportunity,” said Johns-Cole. Julie earned a Bachelor’s degree from Ball State University, a graduate degree from Indiana University (Fort Wayne campus) and studied abroad at Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Julie is a Certified Economic Development Finance Professional and a graduate of the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute. Julie is a board member for the Boone County Chamber of Commerce and board member and musician for the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis. Julie resides in Zionsville with her husband, Mike and their three sons. About: Town of Zionsville Administration 2020...
- Group1001 to Expand to New Location in Zionsville, IN
  December 3, 2019Press releases / Zionsville mayor3.6 / 5 ( 14 votes ) Submitted: FleishmanHillard: Group1001, Louise Thach – [email protected] Indianapolis, IN, December 3, 2019 – As part of its ongoing growth and expansion plan, Group1001, the Indiana-based insurance holding company, has announced today that it purchased the former LIDS building in Zionsville, IN. Group1001 will continue to maintain its presence at its headquarters on Pennsylvania Parkway in Indianapolis, IN, and the new building will allow for future space for the growing company. “This expansion speaks to the hard work of our employees and our commitment to grow in Indiana,” said Dan Towriss, Chief Executive Officer of Group1001. “This purchase is an investment in our business and in the community of Zionsville. We’re proud to expand our presence to this great town to establish space for current and future growth.” “I am proud Group1001 selected Zionsville as the location to expand their operations,” said Zionsville Mayor Tim Haak. “As a reputable Indiana company that’s not just known for sponsoring the Indy 500, but also for supporting local youth and communities through sports and education, we’re both excited and pleased to welcome them to Zionsville.” The purchase closed on November 12, 2019 with occupancy to follow sometime in 2020. Through its subsidiaries, Group1001 provides an array of protection and wealth accumulation products, such as annuities, life insurance, and property and casualty insurance. For more information about Group1001, please visit Group1001.com About Group1001 Group One Thousand One, LLC (“Group1001”) is an insurance holding company in the United States, with current combined assets under management of approximately $36 billion as of September 30, 2018, and a mission to make insurance and retirement products more useful, intuitive, and accessible so everyone can get the most value from their money....