Brent Embrey (Chairman) of Greenfield, Indiana is a partner in the law firm Embrey & Embrey. Over the past 15 years, he has built a statewide practice as a personal services attorney specializing in the complex relationship between estate planning and probate, family law, business, real estate, and litigation. Mr. Embrey previously served as Chief of Staff for Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter, managing and leading more than 200 employees in 11 operational areas, including consumer protection, telephone privacy, licensing, and information technology. He also served as Public Policy Advisor for Golden Rule Insurance Company, rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best, managing legislative and regulatory issues across the country. Mr. Embrey also served as Assistant State Director to Senator Richard G. Lugar and as Campaign Manager for Secretary of State Sue Anne Gilroy. Mr. Embrey was an Eli Lilly Scholar at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana and is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis. Embrey is also a musician with particular emphasis on trombone and voice. Embrey is a native of Miami County, Indiana and currently resides with his wife and two children in Greenfield, Indiana.
Mr. Embrey was appointed to the Commission as Chairman in September of 2025 to September 2029.
Mr. Embrey was appointed to the Commission as Chairman in September of 2025 to September 2029.
Marc D. Fine of Evansville, Indiana is an Attorney with the firm of Jackson Kelly, PLLC. Mr. Fine is a 1981 graduate of the Indiana University School of Business with a B.S. in Finance, with distinction, and a 1984 graduate of the University of Illinois College Of Law. He is a member of the Board of Directors of German American Bank, based in Jasper, Indiana.
Mr. Fine was appointed to the Commission in October of 2007 to September 2025.
Mr. Fine was appointed to the Commission in October of 2007 to September 2025.
Chuck Cohen of Bloomington, Indiana is a Vice President at the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C). He is a Professor of Practice in the Indiana University Bloomington Department of Criminal Justice and an Indiana University Police Department Auxiliary Detective. Chuck is a retired Indiana State Police Captain where he served for over 25 years. He received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University Bloomington and earned an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Economic Crime Forensic Examiner.
Mr. Cohen was appointed to the Commission in September of 2020 to September 2026.
Mr. Cohen was appointed to the Commission in September of 2020 to September 2026.
Chris Creighton of McCordsville, Indiana serves as Vice President of Innovation and Growth at Marian University, a Catholic Franciscan University in Indianapolis, IN. Chris arrived at Marian University after serving in Governor Holcomb's administration from 2017 to 2023 including as Deputy Legislative Director for the Governor, State Legislative Director for the Governor, and as Chief of Staff at the Indiana Department of Transportation. Prior to his time in the Holcomb administration, he served in various roles at the Indiana Senate Majority Campaign Committee, Ice Miller LLP, and Hathaway Strategies. He is originally from Bremen, IN and is a 2006 graduate of Bremen High School. He received his Associate Degree from Holy Cross College in South Bend, a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University-South Bend, and a law degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Mr. Creighton was appointed to the Commission in November of 2024 to September 2025.
Mr. Creighton was appointed to the Commission in November of 2024 to September 2025.
Troy D Helman of Fort Wayne, Indiana is VP/Commercial Manager for Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group with over 60 locations in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. Troy, and his wife Bernice, owned and operated their own brokerage company which was founded in 1968. Troy has held a real estate license in Indiana since 1984 and is licensed in Illinois. Troy holds a CCIM designation as well as a B.S. degree from Indiana State University. Troy recently served as Chair of the Indiana Real Estate Commission and also serves on the Indiana State University Foundation Board and Hospice/VNA board.
Mr. Helman was appointed to the Commission in September of 2025 to September 2029.
Mr. Helman was appointed to the Commission in September of 2025 to September 2029.
L. Scott Pejic of Valparaiso is an attorney and the president of Pejic Law Group, P.C. located in Michigan City. Mr. Pejic is a 1996 graduate of Valparaiso University with a B.S. in Science and a 1999 graduate of Valparaiso University School of Law. He serves as a member on the LaPorte County Public Defender Board. He was also one of the founding members as the defense representative of the LaPorte County Problem Solving Court.
Mr. Pejic was appointed to the Commission in September of 2025 to September 2029.
Mr. Pejic was appointed to the Commission in September of 2025 to September 2029.
The Indiana Gaming Commission is composed of seven individuals appointed by the Governor for staggered three-year terms. One member must be from a county contiguous to Lake Michigan and one must be from a county contiguous to the Ohio River. No more than four members may be affiliated with the same political party.
One member must be experienced in law enforcement, one must be a certified public accountant, and one must be an attorney. All must have a reasonable knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of gambling.
One member must be experienced in law enforcement, one must be a certified public accountant, and one must be an attorney. All must have a reasonable knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of gambling.
