By Stephanie Groves

Lauren Carman, Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ communication manager, has been with IEC for over two years and is vital to the magazine; one reason is that she sets deadlines for the year to keep us on track. Here’s more about her:  

In my role, I get to do a little bit of everything, from content writing and planning to event coordination. Part of my role is supporting our member cooperatives. This might look like producing a communication campaign, teaching a photography class or supporting a co-op’s annual meeting. I also help come up with content ideas for Indiana Connection and serve as a magazine photographer when needed. I love helping our member co-ops and being connected with co-op employees all around the state! 

Three facts about Lauren:

• My husband, Ryan, and I are expecting our first child in July — a baby girl! We’re excited for the new addition to our family, which also includes our toy Australian Shepherd, Maddie.  
• My hometown is Graysville, Indiana, a small town near Sullivan. In 2013, Ryan and I moved to Houston, Texas, the fourth most populated city in the U.S. — very different than Graysville! We eventually moved back to Indiana and settled in Indianapolis. I enjoyed living in Texas but have determined that the Midwest is the best. Indianapolis is the perfect-sized city for me!
• I worked as a photographer for a Houston wedding photography company and photographed more than 200 weddings in two years. Now I love to photograph my friends and their kiddos!

Not only is Lauren amazing at her job, but she is also one of the nicest people you will ever meet.

STEPHANIE GROVES is editor of Indiana Connection