Indiana State Police Announces Kelly Mitchell As Its New Chief Financial Officer

The Superintendent of the Indiana State Police, Doug Carter has announced the hiring of former Treasurer of State, Kelly Mitchell to serve as the Department’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO).  Mrs. Mitchell, who began her new position yesterday, July 29th, assumes the duties of ISP’s previous CFO Mickey James who will soon be retiring.

As a member of the Superintendent’s senior leadership team, Mrs. Mitchell will lead the Fiscal Division and will be responsible for all facets of budgeting, payroll, procurement, accounts receivable and grant management.  These responsibilities are crucial for the success of every member of the ISP, sworn and professional staff alike.        

Throughout her education and careers in both public and private sectors of service, she has developed tremendous skillsets and experience.  Her forward-thinking and innovative mindset led to the implementation of several successful initiatives during her time as Treasurer, which are still in place today. 

Mrs. Mitchell serves on several boards – Indiana Education Savings Authority, Circle City Fellows (Chair), National Association of State Treasurers Emeritus Committee (Co- Chair), and Indiana Women in Public Finance and several more.  She has also served as a panelist and moderator numerous times.  She was awarded CEO of the Year Award - The Arc of Indiana, National Association of State Treasurers – Harlan Boyles/Edward T. Alter Award for Distinguished Service, Woman of the Year Award – Indiana Federation of Republican Women, Sagamore of the Wabash recipient and numerous other awards and honors. 

“I am so proud and excited to welcome Kelly Mitchell to our leadership team.  We have every confidence she will continue to take our agency down the path of sound fiscal management while pushing forward with the positive, productive fiscal relationships we enjoy with stakeholders like the State Budget Agency and the Indiana Department of Administration”, said Carter.