Jackie Nytes

Board Vice President

Retired CEO, Indianapolis Public Library

Jackie Nytes served the Indianapolis Public Library from 1988 to 2003 as CFO and Associate Director for Management Services.  She returned to the Indianapolis Public Library in 2012 to be the Chief Executive Officer, retiring in 2021. While CEO she led the development of new libraries in previously underserved areas of the City and significantly enhanced the Library's efforts on diversity, equity and inclusion. Nytes served the state as the President of the Indiana Economic Development Council and the city as the Executive Director of the Mapleton Fall Creek Development Corporation. Twelve years as an elected member of the Indianapolis City-County Council has given Nytes a unique perspective on the role of Citizens Energy Group in the Indianapolis community. Currently, Nytes serves as a board member of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Immigrant Welcome Center.