Meet the Team

Staff

Elizabeth Adams, Director of Marketing & Events
liz@gogreatergrant.org

Elizabeth (Liz) Adams, resident of Grant County since 2004, resides with her husband Ed in what was his childhood home in Jonesboro. A mother of three, grandmother of two, faith, family and community service motivate Adams in all she does.

Professionally, Adams most recently served as the Executive Director of the Gas City Area Chamber of Commerce. She has served in many administrative roles both professionally and voluntarily and is an active member of Hanfield Global Methodist Church.

Adams cherishes life in rural Indiana and appreciates the dynamics and interconnectedness of small communities. An honors graduate of Blackford High School, Hartford City, IN; and Ball State University (Teachers College), Muncie, IN; with study at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN; Adams is eager to invest all talents and gifts in her new role as Vice President of Member Relations with Greater Grant County.

When not “at work” Adams’ main priority is cherishing every gifted moment with her husband, kids, and grandkids, and celebrating life’s moments with creative writing.

Kylie Jackson, President & CEO
kylie@gogreatergrant.org

Kylie Jackson is a lifelong Grant County resident and serves as the President/Chief Executive Officer of Greater Grant County. Prior to this role, she served in the same role for the Marion-Grant County Chamber of Commerce. She started her Chamber career as that organization's Marketing Director in 2014.

Her energy and enthusiasm for the Grant County community serve her well in her work with the local business community.

Kylie enjoys the variety of work that she faces daily. "I love that every day I get to meet someone new in the community and I get to do my part in helping their business succeed. There is a great deal of satisfaction in the work we do for local businesses through our array of services and programs".

She is a graduate of Purdue University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. She also completed minors in Communications, Political Science, and Organizational Behavior and Human Resources.

Kylie serves on the boards of Radiant Health and Marion High School Alumni Association. She is a past board member of the United Way of Grant County, Indiana Public Radio, Thriving Families Thriving Grant County, and Grant County Crimestoppers. She is an active member of the Rotary Club of Grant County and the Martin Boots Neighborhood Association.

Kylie is lucky to have her entire family living in the east central Indiana area. Her hobbies include watching documentaries, reading, playing golf, traveling, enjoying live music, and spending time with her dog, Chauncey.

Shelby Schuh, Director of Workforce Development
shelby@gogreatergrant.org

Shelby Schuh serves as the Director of Workforce Development for Greater Grant County, a role she deeply values for the opportunity it gives her to contribute to the community where she grew up. Before joining Greater Grant County, Shelby built a diverse career in the financial and non-profit sectors, working as a marketing executive, leadership coach, and organizational development consultant.

Passionate about creating meaningful change, Shelby is driven by a creative vision to design innovative systems that transform workforce development in Grant County. She’s particularly focused on developing new approaches that inspire fresh perspectives and solutions for local challenges.

In addition to her work, Shelby is a dedicated community leader. She is an active board member of the Community Foundation of Greater Grant County, where she chairs the Economic Development Committee, and she serves on the board of the Community School of the Arts (CSA), where she leads the fundraising committee. Shelby is also involved in local community theatre and enjoys both acting and directing.

A graduate of Marion High School (2000), Shelby went on to earn a BA in English Writing with minors in Philosophy and Women’s Studies from DePauw University. In 2020, she furthered her education with an MS in Leadership and Organizational Development and an Executive Coaching certification from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Shelby’s list of favorite things includes: her incredible family (especially her supportive mom, loving husband, and three amazing kids), Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”, dancing (especially tap-dancing), laughing until she cries, challenging herself to learn new things, musical theatre, neuroleadership, making new friends, and a nice M.L.T. (mutton, lettuce, and tomato) sandwich.