Town Administration includes Mayor Emily Styron; Deputy Mayor Julie Johns-Cole; Human Resources Manager Jo Kiel; Public Information Officer Amanda Vela; Executive Assistant to the Mayor Carol Johnson; and Information Technology Director Joseph Rust.
About Mayor Emily Styron
Emily Styron became the second Mayor of Zionsville on January 1, 2020. With a background in public policy, finance and technology, Styron excels in launching initiatives and leading effective teams. She has led programs in state and local government; life science and technology companies; social service agencies; start-up/entrepreneurial organizations; and higher education. Three roles emerge throughout her career: ethical leadership, innovative problem solver, expert organizational management.
Styron has lived in Zionsville for 20 years and served in a variety of local community service roles including the Boone County Redevelopment Commission, the Zionsville Parks Board, the YWCA Board of Directors and as a Girl Scout Leader for nearly 13 years. She received her Master’s in Public Administration from IU.
About the Zionsville Town Administration
- The Town of Zionsville operates under a Mayor-Town Council form of government.
- The Mayor is elected and manages the daily affairs and operations of the Town.
- The Mayor ensures that Town services are performed in accordance with policies and with the capability of the Town’s resources.
- The Mayor serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town and oversees the departments and staff that coordinate various services for its residents and businesses.
- The Mayor is the individual who directs the day to day operations of the Town.