IURC Chairman Jim Atterholt to Retire from Public Service

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 18, 2017) — Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC or Commission) Chairman Jim Atterholt notified Governor Eric J. Holcomb today that he plans to retire from public service, effective January 12, 2018.

“Jim has dedicated much of his life to public service and improving the lives of Hoosiers,” Gov. Holcomb said. “I am so happy for him as he begins this new, less hectic chapter in his life—and I’m grateful for his leadership, advice and friendship over the years.”

Atterholt was appointed chairman of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission by Governor Holcomb on February 9, 2017. Governor Mitch Daniels originally appointed Atterholt as chairman of the Commission, and he served from 2010 to 2014.  He had a break in his service at the Commission to serve as chief of staff to Governor Mike Pence from 2014 through 2016.

Atterholt says of his decision, “After 30 years of public service, it is with mixed emotions that I respectfully announce my retirement.  I am so very grateful to Governor Holcomb for the opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.  My bride of 31 years, Brenda, has an opportunity to transfer her job to Fort Myers Beach, Florida, and we are looking forward to life at a slower pace.”

Before serving at the Commission, he was Commissioner for the Indiana Department of Insurance under Governor Daniels for more than four years. He was elected and served two terms as a member of the Indiana General Assembly from 1998 to 2002.  He also has worked as chief of staff in Washington, D.C., and later as district director in Indiana for a member of the United States Congress where his responsibilities included energy issues.

With Atterholt’s retirement, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Nominating Committee must convene to evaluate candidates and then submit the nominations of three individuals to the governor to fill the vacated Commissioner position.

 

About Brian Scott

I play on the radio from 7 am -1 pm weekdays on 98.9 WYRZ and WYRZ.org. Follow me on twitter @WYRZBrianScott or e-mail me at brian@wyrz.org.

Check Also

Indiana Launches $29M Legend Fund to Support Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses Access Capital

INDIANAPOLIS (March 5, 2024) – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) today announced the launch of …

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *