OUR TEAM

Molly Whitehead
Executive Director

Molly Whitehead was born and raised in Boone County. Passionate about business development and placemaking efforts, Molly’s move to the Boone EDC in 2014 was a natural fit.

As Executive Director, Molly is the chief economic development and marketing director for Boone County. Prior to joining the Boone EDC, Molly served in various capacities in Indiana government, most recently with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Molly has a Bachelor’s Degree in political science and history from the University of Indianapolis and a Masters of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. In her free time, Molly likes to quilt, read and spend time with her family.

  317.719.5268
  molly@betterinboone.org
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Chassity Neckers
Marketing and Communications Consultant

Chassity Neckers joined the Boone EDC in 2020. A strategic storyteller, Chassity serves as our communications champion developing strong visuals and messaging that promotes and reflects the diversity of Boone County. Prior to the Boone EDC, Chassity worked in various roles within nonprofit communications for more than 10 years. Chassity has a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in emerging media design and development from Ball State University. Passionate about whole-person health, Chassity enjoys gardening and cooking with her family and teaches group exercise at Witham Family YMCA in Lebanon.

 317.995.3207
chassity@betterinboone.org
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Melanie Reinhart
Marketing Specialist

As the newest member of the Boone EDC, Melanie joined the team in May of 2022. Melanie has been a Boone County resident her whole life. As marketing specialist, Melanie communicates the mission of the Boone EDC, developing consistent visuals and content that promotes and highlights life and growth in Boone County. Melanie has a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and a minor in media & creative advertising from Indiana University. Outside of work, Melanie enjoys getting outside, working out at CrossFit AFCO, and volunteering with an adaptive climbing group.

 317.995.3207
melanie@betterinboone.org
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Claire Collett
Economic Development Manager

Claire joined the team in June of 2021. As Economic Development Manager, Claire serves as our business advocate and entrepreneurial developer for Boone County. She focuses her efforts on developing relationships with small businesses and entrepreneurs, in addition to, providing them with valuable resources to assist in future growth. Claire also works with companies looking to expand or locate in Boone County. Prior to joining the Boone EDC, Claire was a Program and Event Coordinator for the 500 Festival. Claire has a bachelor’s degree in marketing and entrepreneurship & innovation from Butler University. Outside of the office, Claire enjoys working out at Eat the Frog Fitness, traveling, and volunteering with Girls on the Run.

317.719.1990
claire@betterinboone.org
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Sarah Ford
Manager, Talent Development

Sarah Ford has called Boone County home for 12 years. She has more than 15 years of experience working with non-profits with much of her time spent in marketing and communications at the Indiana Pork Producers Association. Most recently, Sarah has run a small business consulting firm alongside her husband where she provided bookkeeping, administrative and event management services for multiple clients. Sarah has served in many capacities for the Town of Whitestown as a member of the Redevelopment Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Plan Commission. As Manager of Talent Development, Sarah leads talent attraction and retention efforts on behalf of Boone County.  She creates solutions that address local workforce challenges and champions creative placemaking efforts throughout Boone County. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University in agricultural communications and a master’s degree from Oklahoma State University in agricultural communications. In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two boys, attending and watching Buckeye football games and horseback riding.

 317.995.0344
 sarah@betterinboone.org