As a lifelong resident of East Central Indiana, William (Bill) Walters and his wife Alesia have raised 5 boys currently ranging in age from 26 to 37. Bill has an extensive history of volunteer work serving on two School Building Corporation Boards. Bill’s most cherished positions have included coaching both elementary and middle school basketball and baseball teams and serving as the President of the School Athletic Boosters. In addition to his volunteer work with the school system, Bill has served two terms on the Daleville Town Council. In his hometown of Daleville, Bill gained extensive experience in public administration by overseeing and managing the operations of the municipal Street and Garage Departments. After serving for four years as the Vice President of the ECI Regional Planning District, in 2016 Bill was unanimously selected by his peers to assume the Directorship of the organization. Through participating in the annual ECI lobbying trips to Washington DC, to leading numerous community visioning sessions, Bill has been able to identify and work towards addressing many areas of concern in East Central Indiana. Bill holds certifications as an Indiana Certified Grant Administrator and INDOT ERC Certificate, 2013 Graduate of Ball State University’s Indiana Economic Development Course, IEDC member with completion of Business Retention and Expansion as well as Workforce Development Strategies. As Director of the Planning District, Bill now focuses daily on improving the quality of life for all communities in the ECI Region.
2020 Executive Committee
- President: James King
- Vice President: Shane Middlesworth
- Secretary: Kathy Bantz
- Treasurer: Ryan Ballard
- Bill Hess
- Dan Ridenour
- Rich Lee
- Jane Sickman
- Don Wimmer
- Vacant (Governor’s Appointment) Ex-officio
2020 Board of Directors
Delaware County | Appointed by |
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James King | County Commissioners |
Marta Moody | County Commissioners |
Ryan Ballard | County Commissioners |
Tom Borchers | County Surveyor or Appointee |
Dan Ridenour | Mayor of Muncie |
Richard Ivy | Mayor of Muncie |
Rich Lee | Town of Yorktown |
Randy Dunnuck | Town of Albany |
Adam Jones | Town of Daleville |
Roger Wells | Town of Eaton |
Brett Ellison | Town of Gaston |
Tim Smith | Town of Selma |
Grant County | Appointed by |
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Mike Burton | County Commissioners |
Shane Middlesworth | County Commissioners |
Donald Wimmer | County Surveyor or Appointee |
Withdrawn 2016 | Mayor of Marion |
Vacant | Mayor of Gas City |
Jonathan Perez | Town of Upland |
Minerva “Jane” Sickman | Town of Fairmount |
Robert McNutt | Mayor of Jonesboro |
Aaron Travis | Town of Swayzee |
Vacant | Town of Sweetser |
Blackford County | Appointed by |
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William Hess | County Commissioners |
Nick Rhodes | County Commissioners |
John Oxley | County Commissioners |
Vacant | Mayor of Hartford City |
Kathy Bantz | Mayor of Montpelier |
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State of Indiana | |
Vacant | Governor Eric Holcomb |
ECIRPD Board Meeting Minutes








ECI Regional Planning District By-Laws
ECIRPD Board Appointee Qualifications, Duties
ECIRPD Resolutions
- Res #2020-001
- Res #2019-002
- Res #2019-001
- Res #2017-001
- Res #2016-001
- Res #2015-004
- Res #2015-003
- Res #2015-002
- Res #2015-001
- Res #2014-002
- Res #2014-001
- Res #2013-005
- Res #2013-004
- Res #2013-003
- Res #2013-002
- Resolution 2013-001 Rescinded 5-12-15
- Res #2012-001
ECIRPD Ordinances