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Rosenberg named Indiana commerce secretary, Lathrop elevated to cabinet

David Rosenberg, left, was named the Indiana Secretary of Commerce. Ann Lathrop, right, was elevated to the governor's cabinet in her position as chief strategy officer for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
David Rosenberg, left, was named the Indiana Secretary of Commerce. Ann Lathrop, right, was elevated to the governor's cabinet in her position as chief strategy officer for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.

David Rosenberg is Indiana’s new secretary of commerce, leading the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.

Gov. Eric Holcomb named Rosenberg to the position Tuesday to replace Brad Chambers, who  announced his departure from the agency last month.

Rosenberg has been with the IEDC for two years, most recently serving as its chief operations officer and chief of staff. His past experience includes both the private sector — helping lead a lobbying and consulting firm — and government, working for the Indianapolis mayor’s office and Indianapolis Public Schools.

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The governor also elevated IEDC Chief Strategy Officer Ann Lathrop to his cabinet. Lathrop will take on more responsibilities within her role at the agency as part of the move.

Holcomb said Rosenberg and Lathrop secured their promotions through their work with companies looking to locate or expand in Indiana.

“Those potential new customers and investment to our state, to a person, are very pleased with the leadership that’s there right now,” Holcomb said.

Holcomb said he looks forward to a seamless transition.

Brandon is our Statehouse bureau chief. Contact him at  bsmith@ipbs.org or follow him on Twitter at  @brandonjsmith5.

Brandon J. Smith has previously worked as a reporter and anchor for KBIA Radio in Columbia, MO. Prior to that, he worked for WSPY Radio in Plano, IL as a show host, reporter, producer and anchor. His first job in radio was in another state capitol, in Jefferson City, as a reporter for three radio stations around Missouri. Brandon graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor of Journalism in 2010, with minors in political science and history. He was born and raised in Chicago.