Skylar Whiteman- Executive Director

Skylar Whiteman was raised in French Lick and currently resides in Paoli. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management & Policy from Indiana University Bloomington and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Southern Indiana. Prior to joining OCEDP, she served as a licensed Health Facility Administrator in senior living communities throughout Southern Indiana for over 9 years and led teams that were recognized for quality, regulatory, and financial successes at the local, state, and national levels. Skylar gained a thorough understanding of the challenges facing both businesses and residents of Orange County during her time leading a business that employees over 90 individuals. Skylar is passionate about elevating Orange County and continuing to strengthen relationships with businesses, leaders, and residents, while working to grow the community for those that live, work, and visit here. Skylar shares her life with her husband, two sons, and their pets and enjoys time in the pool, watching and playing sports, reading, and traveling.  

“After helping support strong growth in several areas of the Orange County’s economy, the Orange County Economic Development Partnership, OCEDP, was put in the position of having to replace its Executive Director. A number of very good candidates were considered . Skylar Whiteman was chosen from this list by the Board of Directors based on her extensive experience in managing relationships and her knowledge of Orange County. We look forward to Skylar helping the business community of Orange County to even bigger and better things. “ -OCEDP Board Vice President, Ken Schnaus