By Greg Hazley
Julie Griffith, VP of government affairs and foundation relations for Duke Energy, has been named VP of public affairs for Purdue University as the Indiana school shuffles its community and government relations with economic development operations under its office of engagement.
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Griffith takes up the post June 20, subject to the expected approval of the board of trustees, reporting to president France Cordova. The school said it has made the changes to foster stronger ties to the state governments, non-profits, private entities and citizens.
The VP/government affairs slot had been vacant since 2008. The office of engagement had been led by Victor Lechtenberg since 2004. He plans to retire in June 2012 and Purdue said he will take on an interim associate VP role with plans to advise the VP of PA and university president.
Cordova said Griffith will help the university grow its engagement efforts “in Indiana and beyond.” Griffith called the school a “world-class institution with a world-class reputation.”
She exits Indianapolis-based Duke after 14 years, the last 11 in the VP slot. Griffith, a Ball State grad, also led Indiana government affairs, as well as community and economic development for Duke.
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