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Mike Thibideau serves as  the President & CEO of the Hamilton County Economic Development Corporation (dba Invest Hamilton County). In this role Mike manages workforce development, talent attraction and quality of life initiatives throughout Hamilton County.

Prior to joining HCEDC Mike served as Director of the Indiana Workforce Recovery initiative, a partnership between the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the administration of Governor Eric Holcomb to help employers retain talent struggling with substance misuse and/or mental health concerns, and Executive Director of the Indiana Construction Roundtable.

Mike graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Public Policy & Public Administration and is currently enrolled at the O’Neill School of Public & Environmental Affairs at IUPUI. He is a board member of the Indiana Recovery Council, Region 5 Workforce Board, Indiana Commission for Vocational Rehabilitation and has spoken at the White House on non-traditional job seeker pathways and employer supports for substance use disorder. Mike lives in Carmel, IN with his wife, Elizabeth, daughters, Hazel and Cecelia, and two cats. In his free time he enjoys golf, cosplay, and Michigan State Basketball.

Jill Doyle serves as the Director of Programs for the Hamilton County Economic Development Corporation (dba Invest Hamilton County).

Prior to joining Invest Hamilton County, Jill served as the Executive Director of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy (HCLA) and as the Executive Assistant for Board & Stakeholder Relations for Westfield Washington Schools. She has a record of relationship building, community engagement, program development and event planning experience to further organizational missions. Jill also spent thirteen years with the Indiana CPA Society serving in a number of member facing, continuing education and leadership development roles.

Jill is an Indiana native and proud Butler University graduate. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Public & Corporate Communications and a certificate in Nonprofit Management from IUPUI. She and her husband live in Westfield, IN and have two daughters. She is a founding member of the Women of Westfield (WOW), serves as the Secretary of the Westfield Chamber Board of Directors and is a member of the Westfield Washington Public Library Board. In her free time, she enjoys spending time boating on Morse Reservoir, taking in live music at many of the Hamilton County area venues, yoga and spending time with family and friends.

Hadleigh Smith serves as the Workforce Program Coordinator for Invest Hamilton County.

Prior to joining Invest Hamilton County, Hadleigh worked as a Technical Recruiter in Carmel. In this role, she honed skills in relationship building, coordination, and customer service. She also served as a member on the Philanthropy team.

A lifelong resident of Indiana, Hadleigh obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Purdue University. During this time, she held internship roles with Catawba Island Club as an Operations Intern, and Patoka Lake Marina & Winery as a Marketing and Events Intern. Hadleigh was also very involved in her cooperative house, Glenwood Cooperative, and developed a passion for connecting others and creating a welcoming space for all.

In her free time, Hadleigh enjoys spending time with friends and family, trying new things – from fitness to travel to restaurants – and cheering on Purdue Boilermaker basketball.