Leading Change in Spencer County

Spencer County Economic Development’s mission is to create, promote and support actionable plans and initiatives that improve workforce retention and acquisition, residential and business growth, and quality of place within Spencer County.

Heidi Young | Executive Director | Spencer County Economic Development

Executive Director

Heidi Young

In her role as Executive Director, Heidi is responsible for overseeing all business attraction, retention, and expansion activities in Spencer County, as well as partnering with community and regional stakeholders on community development, quality of life, infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and workforce development efforts. A Spencer County native, Heidi graduated from Indiana University with her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a minor in Public Management. Prior to her current role, Heidi worked as a leader for a prominent national retailer. Heidi and her husband Nick live in Santa Claus, Indiana with their two children.

Board of Directors


Jeff Lindsey, President
Lindsey Law Office

Jeff Vogel, Vice President
Vogel Seed Farm

Leah Koch-Blumhardt, Secretary
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari

Ben Pund, Treasurer
Freedom Bank

Aaron Benton
County Council Representative

James Bundren
CenterPoint Energy

Craig Buse
Springs Valley Bank & Trust

Josh Gabbard
SCED Board Appointment

Tina Hazelip
Deaconess

Cathy Kirkpatrick
Mayor of Rockport

Chris Middleton
Business & Insurance Solutions

Kevin Rayburn
SC Elected Official Appointment

Kathy Sigler
SCED Board Appointment

Angie Stone
Spencer Industries

Keith Wahl
Mulzer Crushed Stone


How We’re Funded?

Spencer County Economic Development is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. We rely on funding from both public and private partners to deliver on our mission. For the 2022 fiscal year, 45% of our annual funds came from partnerships with community-minded businesses as well as organizations, like yours.