INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb has selected Rebecca Holwerda as the new commissioner of the Indiana Department of Administration.
Holwerda has five years of experience as the senior policy and operations director for Holcomb overseeing the economic development and regulatory portfolio for the state of Indiana. Previously she was the regional director for U.S. Sen. Dan Coats. Before entering public service, she worked in senior healthcare and as the international network director for non-profits focusing on humanitarian work in third-world countries.
She earned an undergraduate degree from Oral Roberts University, a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Colorado and her doctorate in education from Creighton University.
The Department of Administration provides support services to other agencies by centrally managing activities relating to state purchasing. The agency also assists minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses interested in state contracts.
Holwerda replaces Lesley Crane, who is stepping down on Aug. 13. Holwerda begins her tenure as commissioner on Aug. 14.
