TERRE HAUTE —
Greg Goode is returning to Indiana State University as its executive director for governmental relations, ISU President Dan Bradley announced Tuesday.
A former Terre Haute resident and ISU graduate, Goode held a similar position at Indiana State from 2001 to 2007. He is returning to Indiana from Kenmore, Wash., where he serves as chief of staff and director of the Center for Health Policy and Leadership at Bastyr University.
“I’m very excited,” Goode said in a telephone interview Tuesday afternoon. “I’ve gotten to know Dr. Bradley and I appreciate all that he has done and is doing to advance ISU. I’m just thrilled to be part of his team. I know many of the folks who are still working there. They are all good friends and colleagues, and I’m looking forward to again working with them.”
He will begin his new duties at ISU on July 16.
As ISU’s executive director for governmental relations, he will work with the Legislature, Commission for Higher Education and Indiana’s Congressional delegation. He’ll also be “highly visible” at the local level, working with city and county leaders “to advance the issues associated with our community,” he said.
He became aware of the opening at ISU and expressed an interest in the position. “I had a pretty good conversation with Dr. Bradley and he kindly extended an offer,” Goode said.
Bastyr is a great institution, Goode said, and he’s had an opportunity to work with a “stellar president” there.
“But ever since my father [Galen Goode] died, I have very much longed to return to Indiana and be closer to my mom and my extended family,” Goode said. “At the same time, I love ISU and I just relish this opportunity to return and help advance the university at the local, state and federal level.”
His father, who died last October from health complications, served as chief executive officer of Hamilton Center for 22 years.
During his previous tenure at ISU, Goode was instrumental in securing approval for several major projects including the renovation of University Hall to house ISU’s Bayh College of Education, acquisition of the Terre Haute Federal Building to house the Scott College of Business, Cherry Street Multi-Modal Transportation Facility and the Terre Haute Innovation Alliance.
He resigned his previous post at ISU in 2008 to run for the 8th District Congressional seat on the Republican ticket.
“Greg brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this position that will be extremely valuable to Indiana State and will enable him to hit the ground running as we enter the next biennial budget process. I look forward to working with him and welcome Greg and his family back to Terre Haute,” Bradley said.
Goode, who turns 39 this week, plans to live in Terre Haute with his wife and 7-year-old son. He’s been in Washington state for three years.
In the past, Goode has held key roles on the staffs of former U.S. Reps. Steven Buyer, Brian Kerns and Ed Pease, served on the boards of directors of Terre Haute Regional Hospital and the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce and on the Indiana Chamber of Commerce federal policy task force.
Asked about any future, long-term political aspirations, Goode said, “My focus in the short term and long term is advancing ISU. That’s my No. 1 priority personally and professionally. Re-entering politics is the furthest thing in my mind,” he said.
Goode has a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in history from ISU and is pursuing a Ph.D. in public policy and administration from Virginia Tech.
Sue Loughlin can be reached at (812) 231-4235 or sue.loughlin@tribstar.com.
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