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TOWN
MANAGER
Executive Search
Services Provided by
Paddle Creek Consulting
The Town and Community
The Town of Speedway, Indiana is located on the
west side of the Indianapolis Metro Area. Though
just minutes from downtown Indianapolis, the Town
maintains a quaint small town feel while also home
the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), one of the
region’s most important economic engines.
The Town’s estimated 2021 population is currently
12,195 and is comprised of 4.8 square miles.
Speedway was recently ranked by NICHE as the #15
Best Suburb in Indiana with an overall grade of an “A”.
The U.S. News and World Report has also ranked the
Speedway High School as #1 in the Indianapolis Region.
Speedway was built on tradition and has a rich history
of innovation. The town is home to industry leaders
such as Allison Transmission, a company that has
continued to invest in Speedway with a new, state-of-
the art innovation center currently in development.
Many racing teams and automotive businesses call
Speedway home as well, making the Month of May
in Speedway an exciting destination each year during
the Indianapolis 500. A time-honored tradition in
Speedway, the Indianapolis 500 ran for the first time
in 1911, which was fifteen years before the Town of
Speedway was officially incorporated. Thanks to redevelopment efforts by the Town over the
past decade, Main Street has become a destination for
both residents and visitors alike. Just outside of Gate 1
of the IMS, a quintessential Main Street offers thriving
commercial and retail businesses, many community
events, and trail systems connecting the action to the
charming neighborhoods nearby. Some of the unique
Main Street businesses include Dawson’s on Main,
Speedway Indoor Karting, the Dallara IndyCar Factory,
Brozinni Pizzeria, City Dog’s Pet Grocery, Vroom Room
Salon & Spa, Charlie Brown’s Pancake & Steak House,
B. Erin Designs, Studio 1432, Barbecue and Bourbon,
Tacos and Tequila on Main, Big Woods Brewery,
Daredevil Brewery, Foyt Wine Vault, Famous Soda and
Candy Company, Tolen’s Florist, Famous Tomato, and
Wyrkspace.
The Town of Speedway local government is a full-
service municipality with Police, Fire, Streets, Water,
Wastewater, Parks, Library, and Cable Television
departments. The Town’s workforce includes over
125 employees and moved into the new Speedway
Municipal Center on Crawfordsville Road in April
of 2021. Citizen involvement is an important part
of town government and incorporates a number of
citizen boards and commissions. These opportunities
for citizen participation include an Arts Advisory
Council, Cable TV Advisory Commission, Economic
Development Commission, Housing Advisory Council,
Police Commission, Library Board, School Board,
Transportation Board, and other advisory committees.
Town
Government
The Speedway 5-member Town
Council is the legislative body
and operates under the Council-
Manager Form of Government.
Council meetings are held on
the 2nd Monday of each month.
An additional meeting is held,
as needed, on the 4th Monday.
The Council’s five members are
elected from each of Speedway’s
five Council Districts for 4-year
terms. Meetings are televised live Speedway has a talented team of economic development projects
on SCTV Comcast Cable Channel, department leaders and elected underway, and an engaged
AT&T U-Verse, and SCTV’s YouTube officials dedicated to its residents community ready for continued
Channel. and businesses, tremendous progress.
Town Manager Position
The Town Manager provides the management and oversight of all Town
departments and services; develops, recommends, and implements policy;
promotes employee development and team building; prepares the annual budget
and capital improvements plan; serves as spokesperson for the Town; provides
reports or briefings to the Town Council as needed or required; serves as advisor
to the Town Council on issues; represents the Town on various boards and/or
agencies; and provides vision for the community.
The Ideal Candidate Traits
and Skills Desired include:
• A motivated leader and passionate public servant.
• Willing to put in the time needed for a successful job
performance.
• Willingness and proven capability to interact with the
Town Council and citizens.
• An excellent communicator both verbally and written.
• Ability to demonstrate the value and appreciation of
Stakeholders.
• A deep understanding of local government operations
and ability to drive meaningful improvement. Education and
• An ability to recruit and retain employees and Professional Development
facilitate their continual improvement.
• Knowledge of community development and planning.
Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or
• Supportive of Performance Management. related field – Master’s Degree preferred.
• Strong financial acumen. • Five (5) years of progressively responsible municipal
• High ethics standards and unquestioned integrity. government experience as City or Town Manager.
• Innovative and creative approach to local government • Professional active membership in the International
functions. City/County Management Association (ICMA) –
Credentialed Manager preferred.
Compensation
& Benefits Package:
• Salary Range - $125,000 - $150,000 +/- DOQ
• Health & Vision Insurance – PPO HSA (Single,
Employee + Children, Employee + Spouse, Family)
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays - (12 Per Year)
• Deferred Compensation Program
Application Process • Vehicle or Vehicle Stipend
• Moving Costs Provided
Please apply and submit cover letter and resume
to Paddle Creek Consulting, paddlecreekconsult@
sbcglobal.net by May 31, 2021.
For more information on the position, please contact:
Gary A. Huff, President & CEO
Paddle Creek Consulting
937-606-0010
paddlecreekconsult@sbcglobal.net
Information on the
T he Town of Speedway is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and values diversity
in the workforce. Applicants selected as
finalist(s) for the position will be subject to a
comprehensive background investigation.
position can be found
at the following
locations:
Town of Speedway, Indiana Web Site
Town of Speedway, Indiana Facebook Page
Paddle Creek Consulting Facebook Page
Paddle Creek Consulting LinkedIn Page
Speedway Resources
Town of Speedway Government Web Site
www.speedwayin.gov
Around Speedway Indiana
www.facebook.com/aroundspeedway
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com
Speedway Library
www.speedway.lib.in.us
Dallara IndyCar Factory
www.indycarfactory.com
Allison Transmission
www.allisontransmission.com
Speedway Parks
www.facebook.com/speedwayparks
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