Redevelopment Commission
Description and photos coming soon.
Description and photos coming soon.
Harold Gingerich
President
A 1965 graduate of Topeka High School, Harold’s roots run deep in the Topeka community both as a pastor and a community leader. Affectionately known as the town historian, and has been the president of the Topeka Historical society for the past 12 years. In 2005 he was appointed as the first chaplain of the Topeka Police and Fire Department. He holds Masters Credentials with the International Conference of Police Chaplains. He is also a certified primary law enforcement instructor and serves on the International Committee of the International Conference of Police Chaplains. Harold is the former president of the Park Board and the current president of the Redevelopment Commission.
Ron Troyer
Board Member
rtroyer@topeka-in.gov
Ron and his family lived in Topeka for the first 11 years of his life. After that, his family relocated to Albion and then returned to Topeka in 1979 where he purchased his first home and has lived at that same location for last 40 years. Ron has worked in and out of Topeka most of his working years and has enjoyed his time in the small-town atmosphere.
Ron Troyer first served on the Town Council from 1996 thru 1999. He then served on the Topeka/Wolcottville BZA for 6 years.
Currently he is on the Town Council and has been since 2012. Ron has also been on the Redevelopment Commission since 2011.
Adam Lambright
Board Member
alambright@topeka-in.gov
Adam has been a part of Topeka since he was born. He has given back to the community as a Topeka Volunteer Firefighter for the last 19 years. He has served as the Assistant Fire Chief for the last 5 years. Adam joined the Redevelopment Commission about 5 years ago and the Park Board 4 years ago, resigning from the Park Board in 2019. He works as a local farmer and as a tow truck driver for Mike’s Auto.
Mark Webster
Board Member
I moved to Topeka in 2012 after working in town for several years. I worked for NISCO for nearly 16 years, but recently took a position with a new company in Middlebury. In November 2016 I joined the Topeka Volunteer Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter and in 2022 joined the Redevelopment Commission to give back to a great community. I look forward to being involved in future activities and projects to keep Topeka a wonderful place to call home.
Projects
Here We Grow!
Currently the Redevelopment Commission has purchased approximately 51 acres of field located behind the Auction Barn. The goal is to set up additional housing to support Topeka’s growing industry and housing shortage. The board is accepting RFP’s from builders and will have public meetings to discuss exactly what will be done with the property.
The Commission is also working towards a new Waste Water Treatment Plant for Topeka. Opening bids for this project will be December 5, 2019 at 1:30pm. The plan is to begin construction in the summer of 2020.
Proud recipient of the 2019-2 Community Crossing Matching Grant Fund Program: $631,500
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(260) 593-2300
deputyclerk@topeka-in.gov
TOWN Manager
(260) 593-2300
townmanager@topeka-in.gov
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