Northwest Indiana
Data Resource Professionals
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Agriculture
Sims, Stanley
Organization:
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
Lake County Government Center Phone: 219/755-3240  Fax 219/755-3251
2293 N. Main Street Email: ssims@purdue.edu
Crown Point, IN  46307-1854  Website: www.ces.purdue.edu/
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Agriculture
Jones, Annetta
Organization:
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
Porter County Administration Center Phone/Fax: 219/465-3555  219/464-8976
155 Indiana Avenue, Suite 301  Email: ajones1@purdue.edu
Valparaiso, IN  46383-5555  Website: www.ces.purdue.edu/
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Agriculture
Sell, Walt
Organization:
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
LaPorte County Office Phone/Fax: 219/324-9407  219/326-7362
2358 N US Highway 35 Email: wsell@purdue.edu
LaPorte, IN  46350-8380  Website: www.ces.purdue.edu/
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Agriculture
Uncapher, April
Organization:
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
Starke County Courthouse Phone/Fax: 574/772-9141 574/772-6900
1 E. Washington Street Email: auncaph1@purdue.edu
Knox, IN  46534-1148  Website: www.ces.purdue.edu/
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Agriculture
Reetz, Michael
Organization:
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
Pulaski County Office Building, RM 120  Phone/Fax: 574/946-3412 574/946-4224
125 S. Riverside Email: reetz@purdue.edu
Winamac IN  46996-1528  Website: www.ces.purdue.edu/
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Agriculture
Overstreet, Bryan
Organization:
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
Jasper County Office Phone/Fax: 219/866-5741 219/866-4962
122 N. Cullen Email: boverstreet@purdue.edu
Rensselaer IN  47978-2644  Website: www.ces.purdue.edu/
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Agriculture
Hanen, Nicole
Organization:
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
Newton County Office Phone/Fax: 219/285-8620 219/285-8625
4117 S 240 W, Suite 600 Email: nhanen@purdue.edu
Morocco IN  47963-0678  Website: www.ces.purdue.edu/
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Arts/Culture
Vinovich, Jennifer
Special Projects Director
Organization:
Northern Indiana Arts Association (NIAA)
1040 Ridge Rd. Phone: (219)836-1839 
Munster IN  46321  Email/Website: jvinovich@niaaonline.org  www.niaaonline.org
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Census/Demographics
Stone, Karen
Research Analyst
Organization:
Northwest Indiana Center for Data and Analysis 
at Indiana University Northwest
3400 Broadway Phone/Fax: (219) 980-6946 (219) 980-6558 
 Gary IN  46408-1197  Email/Website: kamstone@iun.edu  www.iun.edu/~lib/dtcrhome.htm
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Census/Demographics
Morris, Cele
Research Analyst
Organization:
Northwest Indiana Center for Data and Analysis
at Indiana University Northwest
3400 Broadway Phone/Fax: (219) 980-6946 (219) 980-6558 
Gary IN  46408-1197  Email/Website:cmorris@iun.edu  www.iun.edu/~lib/dtcrhome.htm
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Census/Demographics
Sutherland, Tim
Director
Organization:
Northwest Indiana Center for Data and Analysis 
at Indiana University Northwest
3400 Broadway Phone/Fax: (219) 980-6946 (219) 980-6558 
 Gary IN  46408-1197 Email/Website: sutherla@iun.edu  www.iun.edu/~lib/dtcrhome.htm
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Census/Demographics
Rogers, Carol
Associate Director, 
Information Systems and Services
Organization:
IndianaBusiness Research Center
777 Indiana Ave. Ste 210 Phone/Fax: (317) 274-2205 (317) 615-0031 
Indianapolis IN  46202-3135  Email/Website  rogersc@indiana.edu  www.ibrc.indiana.edu
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Consulting
Mooney, Jim
Consultant
Organization:
DeSCo
831 E. Lincolnway Phone/Fax: (219) 548-9999 (219) 617-8229 
Valparaiso IN  46383  Email/Website: jmooney@descosolutions.com  www.descosolutions.com
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Economic Development
Evans, Roy
Professor of Civil Engineering Technology
Organization:
Purdue University Calumet
2200 169th Street Phone: (219) 989-2636 
Hammond IN  46323-2094  Email/Website: evans@calumet.purdue.edu  www.calumet.purdue.edu
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Economic Development
Pruitt, Cynthia
Senior Project Manager
Organization:
Indiana Economic Development Council
9800 Connecticut Drive Phone: (219) 644-3696 
Crown Point IN  45307  Email/Website: cpruitt@iedc.in.gov  www.in.gov/iedc
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Economic Development
Thalmann, Diane
Manager Economic Development 
Organization:
NIPSCO
801 E. 86th Ave. Phone: (219) 647-5134 
Merrillville IN  46410  Email/Website: dlthalmann@NiSource.com  econdev.nipsco.com/index.asp
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Geographic Information Systems(GIS)
McKinley, Becky
GIS Coordinator 
Organization:
Hammond Sanitary District
5143 Columbia Ave Phone/Fax: (219)853-6413 x 516 (219) 853-6321
Hammond IN  46327 Website: hmdin.com/sanitarydistrict/
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Geographic Information Systems(GIS)
Brown, Martin
GIS Coordinator 
Organization:
Gary Sanitary District
3600 West 3rd Avenue Phone/Fax: (219)944-0595 (219) 977-8318
Gary IN  46406  Website: www.garysanitary.com
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Economics
Coffin, Donald
Professor
Organization:
Indiana Univ. Northwest School of Business
3400 BroadwayLindenwoodHall Room 425 Phone/Fax: (219)980-6913 (219) 980-6916 
Gary IN  46408  Email/Website: dcoffin@.iun.edu  www.iun.edu
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Economics
Marcus, Morton
Economist Consultant
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Economics
Brahmasrene, Tape
Professor
Organization:
Purdue University North Central "Department of Business
1401 S. US Hwy 421  Phone/Fax: (219) 785-5310 (219) 785-5528 
Westville IN  46391  Email/Website: tapeb@pnc.edu  www.pnc.edu
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Education
Wigle, Stan
Dean
Organization:
Indiana Univ. Northwest School of Education
3400 Broadway Phone: (219)980-6989 
Gary IN  46408  Email/Website: SWIGLE@iun.edu  www.iun.edu
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Environment
Korthals, Reggie
Environmental Coordinator
Organization:
NIRPC-Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission
6100 Southport Rd Phone/Fax: (219)763-6060 (219) 762-1653 
Portage IN  46368  Email/Website: rkorthals@nirpc.org  www.nirpc.org
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Environment
Nelson, Kay
Directorof Environmental Affairs 
Organization:
Northwest Indiana Forum
6100 Southport Rd Phone: (219)763-6303 
Portage IN  46383  Email/Website: knelson@nwiforum.org  www.nwiforum.org
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Geographic Information Systems(GIS)
Morris, Cecile
Research Analyst 
Organization:
Northwest Indiana Center for Data and Analysis 
at Indiana University Northwest
3400 Broadway Phone/Fax: (219) 980-6946 (219) 980-6558 
 Gary IN  46408-1197  Email/Website: cmorris@iun.edu  www.iun.edu/~lib/dtcrhome.htm
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Geographic Information Systems(GIS)
Miller, Kevin
Organization:
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Phone: (317) 233-5298  Email/Website: kmiller@dem.state.in.us   www.in.gov/idem
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Geographic Information Systems(GIS)
Davis, Cornelius
GIS Coordinator
Organization:
NIRPC-Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission
6100 Southport Rd Phone/Fax: (219)763-6060 (219) 762-1653 
Portage IN  46368  Email/Website: cdavis@nirpc.org  www.nirpc.org
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Health
Bankston, Patrick
InterimDirector 
Organization:
Northwest Center for Medical Education
3400 Broadway Phone/Fax: (219) 980-6562 (219) 980-6566 
 Gary IN  46408  Email/Website: pbanks@iun.edu  www.iun.edu
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Housing/Real Estate
Stone, Karen
Research Analyst 
Organization:
Northwest Indiana Center for Data and Analysis 
at Indiana University Northwest
3400 Broadway Phone/Fax: (219)980-6946 (219) 980-6558 
Gary IN  46408  Email/Website: kamstone@iun.edu  www.iun.edu/~lib/dtcrhome.htm
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Housing/Real Estate
Smith, Nancy
Director
Organization:
Greater Northwest Indiana Area Realtors (GNIAR)
/Northwest Indiana Assoc. of Realtors
8672 Broadway Phone: (800) 338-8489 
Merrillville IN  46410  Email/Website: smith@gniar.com  www.gniar.com
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Metropolitian Planning Organization
Rhein, Lauren
Data Services Coordinator/Demographer 
Organization:
NIRPC-Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission
6100 Southport Rd Phone/Fax: (219)763-6060 (219) 762-1653 
Portage IN  46368  Email/Website: lrhein@nirpc.org  www.nirpc.org
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Metropolitian Planning Organization
Buswell, Edwin
Organization:
KIRPC-Kankakee Iroquois Regional Planning Commission
P.O. Box 127 Phone/Fax: (219)253-6658 (219) 253-6659 
Monon IN  47959  Email: ebuswell@urhere.net
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Public Opinion Survey
McNicholas, Michael
Director, Institutional Research
Organization:
Calumet College of St. Joseph
2400 New York Avenue Phone: (219)473-4316 
Whiting IN  46394  Email/Website: mmcnicholas@ccsj.edu  www.ccsj.edu
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Public Safety
Reynolds, David
Sheriff 
Organization:
Porter County Indiana Sheriff's Office
2755 State Road 49 Phone: (219) 477-3000
Valparaiso IN  46383  Email/Website: www.portercountysheriff.com
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Quality of Life Indicators
Lowery, Dan
Organization:
Calumet College of St. Joseph
2400 New York Avenue Phone: (219)473-4271 
Whiting IN  46394  Email/Website: dlowery@ccsj.edu  www.ccsj.edu
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Quality of Life Indicators/WorkforceData
Rongers, Tina
Data Coordinator 
Organization:
Lake County Integrated Services DeliveryBoard
2646 Highway Ave. Ste 207 Phone/Fax: (219) 838-3260 (219) 838-4973 
Highland IN  46322  Email/Website: tina@lcisdb.com  www.lcisdb.com
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Social/Human Services
Martinez, Lou
Director
Organization:
Lake Area United Way
221 West Ridge Road Phone/Fax: (219) 923-2302  (219) 923-8601 
Griffith IN  46319  Email/Website: lou.martinez@unitedway.org  www.lauw.org
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Taxation
Gomeztagle, Joe
ExecutiveDirector 
Organization:
Tax Education Now (TEN)
9476 West Oakridge Dr
St. John IN  46373  Website: www.operationten.org
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Workforce/Industry Clusters
Hunter, Matt
Senior Associate-Workforce Consultant 
Organization:
Center of Workforce Innovations-CWI
2804 Boilermaker Ct. SteE Phone/Fax: (219) 462-2940 (219) 465-6860 
Valparaiso IN  46383  Email/Website: mhunter@innovativeworkforce.com  www.innovativeworkforce.com
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Workforce/Labor Market
Bendull, Bruce
Labor Market Analyst 
Organization:
Indiana Department of Workforce Development
6224 Central Avenue Phone/Fax: (219)762-2705 (219)763-3061 
Portage IN  46368  Email/Website: bbend@netnitco.net  www.nidataplus.com
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Workforce/WorkKeys Assessments 
Morris, Carol
Organization:
Workforce Development Services, Inc
840 Broadway Suite 300 Phone/Fax: (219) 882-0033 (219) 882-9253 
Gary IN  46402-2412  Email/Website: cmorris@workonenw.com  www.workonenw.com
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Workforce/WorkOne Centers
Rivera, Frank 
Director MIS 
Organization:
Workforce Development Services, Inc
840 Broadway Suite 300 Phone/Fax: (219) 882-0033 (219) 882-9253 
Gary IN  46402-2412  Email/Website: frivera@workonenw.com  www.workonenw.com
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