Chair and CEO of Cummins, Inc., Jennifer Rumsey, to chair CICP board

INDIANAPOLIS (May 7, 2026) – The CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) today announced that Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and CEO of Cummins Inc., will serve as Chair of the CICP Board of Directors following unanimous board approval. Rumsey previously served as vice chair and has been a board member since 2023.In this new role, Rumsey will work closely with the CICP Executive Committee, Board of Directors and CICP Leadership Team to guide the organization’s strategic direction and support its purpose to advance economic development in Indiana.

“CICP plays a critical role in strengthening Indiana’s long-term competitiveness, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve as board chair,” said Rumsey. “I look forward to continue working with leaders across business, higher education and philanthropy to advance innovation, connect people to opportunity and help create lasting prosperity across our state.”

“Jen has been nationally recognized as one of the most impactful CEOs and will bring tremendous wisdom and insight to help CICP achieve its mission to advance prosperity for Indiana. I am fortunate to have worked with Jen for many years and am grateful for her willingness to serve alongside fellow board directors and our CICP team to make meaningful contributions throughout Indiana,” said Melina Kennedy, CEO of CICP.

Kennedy extended appreciation to Bryan Mills, former President and CEO of Community Health Network, who retired as board chair earlier this year.

CICP announced that Jeffrey Harrison, President & CEO of Citizens Energy Group, will serve as vice chair of the board. Harrison has been a board member since 2016. In addition, Mel Raines, President and CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, will lead as an at-large member on the executive committee. Raines joined the CICP board in 2024.

The organization also welcomed four new board directors including:

  • Brad Bostic, CEO of hc1
  • Peter Kelly, CEO of OPENLANE
  • Mario Rodriguez, Executive Director of the Indianapolis Airport Authority
  • Amish Shah, CEO of Kem Krest

CICP’s 71-member board brings together many of the state’s most influential philanthropic, academic and corporate chief executives. For more information about the CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership’s board of directors, branded initiatives, and strategic priorities, visit www.cicpindiana.com.

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About CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership

The CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) was formed in 1999 (under its legal name, Central Indiana Corporate Partnership) to bring together the chief executives of the region’s prominent corporations, foundations and universities in a strategic and collaborative effort dedicated to Indiana’s continued prosperity and growth. To advance this objective, CICP sponsors five key talent and industry sector initiatives, AgriNovus Indiana, Ascend Indiana, BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana, and TechPoint, each of which addresses challenges and opportunities unique to its respective area: agbiosciences, talent and workforce development, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and logistics, and technology. To learn more about CICP, visit cicpindiana.com.