Meet the Team

Staff

Elizabeth Adams, Director of Marketing & Events
liz@gogreatergrant.org

Elizabeth (Liz) Adams, resident of Grant County since 2004, resides with her husband Ed in what was his childhood home in Jonesboro, IN. A mother of three and a grandmother of three, faith, family and relationships motivate Adams in all she does.

Professionally, Adams most recently served as the Executive Director of the Gas City Area Chamber of Commerce. She has served in many roles both professionally and voluntarily with substantial experience in education, administration, journalism & publications, community relations, public service and servant-leadership. Adams is also an active member of Hanfield Global Methodist Church, Marion.

Adams cherishes life in rural Indiana and appreciates the dynamics and interconnectedness of small communities. An honors graduate of Blackford High School, Hartford City, IN; a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Ball State University, Muncie, IN; with study at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN; Adams is eager to invest all talents and gifts in her role at Greater Grant County.

When not “at work” Adams’ main priority is cherishing every gifted moment with her family. When left to herself, she also enjoys celebrating life’s ordinary moments by writing creatively or oil painting.

Angela Herrington, Director of Membership
angela@gogreatergrant.org

Angela Herrington is an experienced strategist, author, and community builder who has called Grant County home for more than 25 years. She holds a BA in Biblical Studies from Indiana Wesleyan University, a Master’s in Leadership from Wesley Seminary, and is both a Lark's Song Certified and ICF Credentialed Coach.

Angela has spent over a decade supporting entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations through coaching, consulting, and strategy development. She brings deep expertise in trauma-informed marketing, digital communication, and systems thinking to her role as Director of Membership at Greater Grant County. Known for streamlining operations, building strong coalitions, and developing out-of-the-box solutions, Angela is passionate about helping businesses grow by connecting them to the right people, tools, and resources.

She has a heart for mom-and-pop shops, innovators, young entrepreneurs, and serial start-up founders. Her top goal as Director of Membership is to ensure organizations of all shapes and sizes have the support they need to flourish. Angela enjoys the creative, collaborative nature of this work and is excited to invest in the people and businesses that make Grant County a vibrant place to live and work.

In addition to her professional experience, Angela has served in various volunteer and advisory roles across the region. She is known for her relational leadership style and ability to build momentum around shared goals.

Outside of work, Angela is an avid cross-country and swim mom raising five Giants. She enjoys binge-watching documentaries, cheering from the sidelines, and taking long road trips with Gary, her husband of more than 20 years.

Kylie Jackson, President & CEO
kylie@gogreatergrant.org

Kylie Jackson is a lifelong Grant County resident and serves as the President/Chief Executive Officer of Greater Grant County. Prior to this role, she served in the same role for the Marion-Grant County Chamber of Commerce. She started her Chamber career as that organization's Marketing Director in 2014.

Her energy and enthusiasm for the Grant County community serve her well in her work with the local business community.

Kylie enjoys the variety of work that she faces daily. "I love that every day I get to meet someone new in the community and I get to do my part in helping their business succeed. There is a great deal of satisfaction in the work we do for local businesses through our array of services and programs".

She is a graduate of Purdue University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. She also completed minors in Communications, Political Science, and Organizational Behavior and Human Resources.

Kylie serves on the boards of Radiant Health and Marion High School Alumni Association. She is a past board member of the United Way of Grant County, Indiana Public Radio, Thriving Families Thriving Grant County, and Grant County Crimestoppers. She is an active member of the Rotary Club of Grant County and the Martin Boots Neighborhood Association.

Kylie is lucky to have her entire family living in the east central Indiana area. Her hobbies include watching documentaries, reading, playing golf and pickleball, traveling, and enjoying live music.

Shelby Schuh, Director of Workforce Development
shelby@gogreatergrant.org

Shelby Schuh serves as the Director of Workforce Development for Greater Grant County, a role she deeply values for the opportunity it gives her to contribute to the community where she grew up. Before joining Greater Grant County, Shelby built a diverse career in the financial and non-profit sectors, working as a marketing executive, leadership coach, and organizational development consultant.

Passionate about creating meaningful change, Shelby is driven by a creative vision to design innovative systems that transform workforce development in Grant County. She’s particularly focused on developing new approaches that inspire fresh perspectives and solutions for local challenges.

In addition to her work, Shelby is a dedicated community leader. She is an active board member of the Community Foundation of Greater Grant County, where she chairs the Economic Development Committee, and she serves on the board of the Community School of the Arts (CSA), where she leads the fundraising committee. Shelby is also involved in local community theatre and enjoys both acting and directing.

A graduate of Marion High School (2000), Shelby went on to earn a BA in English Writing with minors in Philosophy and Women’s Studies from DePauw University. In 2020, she furthered her education with an MS in Leadership and Organizational Development and an Executive Coaching certification from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Shelby’s list of favorite things includes: her incredible family (especially her supportive mom, loving husband, and three amazing kids), Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”, dancing (especially tap-dancing), laughing until she cries, challenging herself to learn new things, musical theatre, neuroleadership, making new friends, and a nice M.L.T. (mutton, lettuce, and tomato) sandwich.