Local Emergency Planning Committee

The LaGrange County Emergency Planning Committee is a state entity created pursuant to SARA Title Ill, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986. The committee has been appointed by the Indiana Emergency Response Commission.

The primary purpose of the Committee is to implement SARA Title Ill in Indiana, but its broader purpose is to enhance environmental protection and public health and safety as these are affected by chemical hazards in LaGrange County.

Member List:

  • Terry Martin – Chairman (Local Government)
  • Jim Young (Local Government)
  • Harold Gingerich (Local Government)
  • Mark Eagleson (Local Government)
  • Tad Hite (Local Government)
  • Tracy Harker - Vice Chairman (Law Enforcement)
  • Juan Arroyo (Law Enforcement)
  • Martin Franke (Environmental)
  • Kyle Burchett (Environmental)
  • Stewart Bender (Firefighting/Local Government)
  • Tyler Terry (Firefighting)
  • Jeremy Hoover (Hospital)
  • Delbert Miller (Industry)
  • David Billows (Community Groups)
  • Denise Landers (Community Groups)
  • Logan Ison (EMS)
  • Julie Johnston (EMS)
  • Bill Morr - Secretary (Emergency Management)
  • Alicia Milliman (Health)
  • Jessica Price (Health)
  • Aaron Fugate (Transportation)
  • Tharon Morgan (Transportation)
  • Amy Oberlin (Media)
  • Patrick Redmond (Media)