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JEFF SCHEMMER, CMCPExecutive directorJeff Schemmer has dedicated thirty-eight years to the 911 community, including thirty-one years at the Monroe County Central Dispatch Center. He began his career as a front-line dispatcher and progressed through the ranks to become training coordinator and ultimately served as the center’s manager. In 2019, Jeff relocated to Hamilton County to assume the role of director for their 911 center before accepting the position of Executive Director with the Indiana Statewide 911 Board in 2022.
Throughout his career, Jeff has served as President of the Indiana Chapter of NENA and contributed to various local and state public safety committees, demonstrating his commitment to advancing emergency communications across Indiana. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Jeff recently married Rachell, who also shares a deep dedication to the 911 profession. |
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Laurel Simmermeyerdeputy directorLaurel Simmermeyer has been a dedicated figure in emergency communication and public safety since March 2012, when she began her tenure as Project Manager on the Wireless 911 Advisory Board. Her role quickly evolved, and she now serves as the Deputy Director of the Statewide 911 Board.
Before joining the Board, Laurel accumulated nearly 20 years of experience with the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, where she transitioned from a telecommunicator to the 911 Coordinator, demonstrating her expertise and leadership in the field. Her Associate Degree in Accounting complements her role, where she adeptly manages the collection of 911 fees from telephone providers and the allocation of funds to counties, alongside her other financial and executive responsibilities. Residing in Decatur County with her husband, Tom, Laurel balances her professional commitments with a fulfilling family life. Her deep-rooted connection to her community and extensive experience in 911 services highlight her unwavering dedication to public safety and effective emergency response systems. |
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teresa russellProgram manager/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
An Indianapolis native, Teresa Russell received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern Indiana majoring in Public Relations/Advertising and minoring in Business Administration and Interpersonal Communications. Upon graduation, she began working in the nonprofit sector and served for nearly 17 years at Clarity of South Central Indiana in various roles including Event Coordinator, Education Coordinator, Director of Operations, Director of Marketing and Development Director.
Teresa joined the Statewide 911 Board in May of 2018 and serves as the Executive Assistant and Program Manager. She and her husband, Chad, have two children and reside in Hope, Indiana. |
what does the state 911 office do?
The Statewide 911 Board office:
- Administers the collection and distribution of 911 funding assistance from the state to local level.
- Oversees the operation of the statewide 911 network, which routes and delivers wireless 911 voice and text messages from the public to the local 911 authority.
- Provides information about improvements in 911 service to the local 911 authorities.
- Ensures that essential services are available on a statewide basis for things like 911 call transfer, language translation and that originating service providers (phone companies) have direct access to the statewide network.
- Ensures that new technology is available and widely deployed to meet the public's expectation and to meet the individual needs for all residents and visitors to Indiana.
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EMAIL
[email protected] |
PHONE
317.234.8362 |
ADDRESS
10 W. Market St. Suite 2420 Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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