Verplank named new communications director

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To replace former communications director Carrie Cason, Westfield Mayor Andy Cook hired another city resident – Erin Verplank.

Verplank, formerly known on air as Erin Murphy at WISH-TV, has 11 years of experience in media relations. She has held a variety of roles in a newsroom environment from reporter to producer to anchor. Verplank has worked in Nebraska, Illinois and Indiana where she now lives with her husband and three kids.

“Erin’s combination of experience in strategic communications, journalism and media makes her superbly positioned to lead the city’s communications activities,” said Cook. “She’s doing a great job. It was rather overwhelming at first, there’s a lot going on in the City of Westfield.”

Verplank began her new role on Sept. 16.

“I admire Mayor Cook. He’s the best kind of politician – honest, good vision and has the courage to make things happen. I’m excited to be a part of that,” she said.

Beyond her work in the media, Verplank also has experience in the nonprofit world. She was a board member for a small rape crisis center called R.A.C.E.S in Urbana, Ill. While on the board she created a strategic communications plan that focused on growth and obtaining more funding from the community.

Most recently Verplank participated on the Communications Task Force for the Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Indiana Chapter. The task force increased the chapter’s social media presence as well as money flowing into the organization. She also consulted on the state plan for the Alzheimer’s Association created by a legislative committee.

Verplank has a degree in journalism from Indiana University.

“I’m really excited to be a part of the City of Westfield,” she said. “For me, the biggest thing is I live here in Westfield and have young children. I want to continue to grow and be involved in the community.”


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