Columbus native elected to IYI board

A Columbus native has been announced as the newest addition to the leadership team of an organization that promotes the healthy development of Indiana youths. Leslie Wells, Media Relations Manager for the Indiana Youth Institute (IYI), says that Joe Nierman was recently elected to IYI Board of Directors.

Wells says that Nierman is a financial planner with WestPoint Financial Group. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Marian University in Indianapolis. She adds that that Nierman went on to earn an MBA from Anderson University three years later.

Wells says that, in addition to his seat on the IYI board, Nierman is the Vice President of the Executive Committee for Trusted Mentors. He also serves on the Byrum School of Business’ Board of Visitors at Marian University.

Nierman begins his term on the board later this month.