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Chad Mertz

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Vice President of Strategic Communications at Hoosier Energy
📍 Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Chad Mertz is the Vice President of Strategic Communications at Hoosier Energy, where he leads media relations, public outreach, and strategic messaging. He is an Indiana University Bloomington alumnus and was a 2024 graduate of the Hoosier Energy Executive Leadership Development program. Colleagues describe him as creative, organized, and hard-working.

Chad is focused on engaging younger generations with the mission of energy cooperatives. His career has included communications roles at Indiana University Health and the Chicago Childrens Museum, reflecting a consistent focus on community-oriented organizations in the Midwest.

He was recently featured as a guest on the "Co-Op Heroes" podcast to discuss storytelling and community engagement.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Strategic Communications
Job Level
Senior
Location
Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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Cooperative Communications
He is focused on bridging the communication gap to younger generations about the value and mission of the cooperative business model.
Strategic Communications
As a VP and past Director, his career is centered on leading PR and communications strategy for major energy, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Vice President of Strategic Communications
Hoosier Energy
6-2021 - 10-2025
Director of Strategic Communications
Hoosier Energy
12-2015 - 8-2021
Director of Strategic Communications
Hirons
8-2015 - 12-2015
Public Relations
Indiana University Health
5-2013 - 10-2013
Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Chicago Children's Museum
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Education
2000 - 2004
Bachelor's Degree
Indiana University Bloomington
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