Staff Bios

Published on Wednesday, 08 June 2011 01:29 Written by Gus Pearcy Hits: 602

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Staff bios

The staff of the Washington Township Trustee's office is very helpful with any questions or issues you may be experiencing. The staff is available during regular business hours.

Fire Chief Dan Smith

A graduate of Brownsburg High School, Smith served as chief of the department from 2002-2005. He is a 14-year veteran of the Avon department. Previously he was with Brownsburg Fire Department for 12 years, nine of those years he was a career firefighter.
Smith is finishing up his four-year certification as an Executive Fire Officer with the National Fire Academy. Out of high school, he went to Huntington University and studied psychology and sociology. He earned an associates degree in Fire Science from Ivy Tech Community College.
He and his wife Shelly, are raising five children.

Parks & Recreation Director Susan Hamman

Susan Hamman was born in Ohio but has been a Hoosier since age 7. She grew up on the northwest side of Indianapolis. She became the Park & Recreation Director in 2011. She enjoys helping children learn and discover neat things. She is the mother of a 18-year-old, a 14-year-old, a 13-year-old and a 4-year-old. They attend Emmanuel Church of Greenwood.

Township Assistance Administrator Jennifer Thornell

Jennifer Thornell graduated from New Palestine High School in 1991. She is married and has 1 child. She has been employed at Washington Township Trustee office for 6 years and is a member at Northview Christian Church. She is the founder of Blanket Indy, a charitable organization for the homeless of Indianapolis.

Township Administrator Josie Conrad-Simison

Josie Conrad-Simison has been working with the Avon-Washington Township Fire Department since 2003. She has been recently promoted to Township Administrator. She is a graduate of Avon High School.