Heather Pope, Director of Redevelopment

Heather Pope has served the City of Columbus as Director of Redevelopment since August 2012. Heather is a graduate of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business with dual bachelor degrees in management and marketing. Prior to taking the position of Director of Redevelopment, Heather worked in the Columbus-Bartholomew County Planning Department as a Senior Planner. She has been with the City of Columbus since 1996 and has held numerous positions within the Planning Department.

Heather is active on numerous community boards and works with multiple city and county commissions. Heather is a lifelong resident of Bartholomew County.

Heather Pope
Executive Director of Redevelopment
hpope@columbus.in.gov
812-376-2547

Redevelopment Staff:

The Redevelopment Staff consists of the Director, an Assistant Director and an Office Administrator.

Mikala Brown
Assistant Director
mikala.brown@columbus.in.gov
812-376-2503

Casey Buchanan
Office Administrator
cbuchanan@columbus.in.gov
812-376-2520

Redevelopment Commissioners:

The Director and staff of the Redevelopment Department support and facilitate the work of the Redevelopment Commissioners. Their primary objectives are to promote and encourage economic development within the City of Columbus.

For complete information about the Redevelopment Commission and Commissioners please click here.