Chief Operating Officer
Lindsey Ellison began her career with the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) in 2010. Prior to her role as Chief Operating Officer, Lindsey most recently served as the Executive Director for Indiana Correctional Industries (ICI), where she was responsible for the strategic direction, growth, and performance of the IDOC’s Correctional Industries Division.
During her tenure, Lindsey has worked with both the juvenile and adult populations and has held positions and gained experience working in
re-entry and operations. Prior to her position as Chief Operating Officer, Lindsey had the privilege of working for the IDOC and ICI as a Transition Specialist, Program Coordinator, Plant Manager, Assistant Re-Entry and Operations Manager, Deputy Director, and Executive Director.
Lindsey holds a Master of Arts in Executive Leadership from Liberty University and a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University. Lindsey is a certified Instructor for the National Institute of Corrections’ Offender Workforce Development Specialist Training Program, and she is a graduate of IDOC’s Commissioner’s Experienced and Emerging Leaders Program (EEL). Lindsey also serves on the National Correctional Industries Association’s Board of Directors.
Deputy Director of Business Development & External Affairs
Patrick Rich has more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience and was a small business owner and leader in the insurance industry. Patrick is responsible for managing sales staff, developing new opportunities and continuing successful sales interactions with existing State Agencies. Patrick is a United States Marine Corps veteran and was awarded the Navy-Marine Corp Achievement Medal for his exemplarily service and commitment to our country. Patrick has three daughters and a granddaughter.
Engineering Manager
Jim Minchin began his career with Indiana Correctional Industries (ICI) in 2021 as the Engineering Manager. Jim brings to the table 16 years of manufacturing experience from various roles in the private sector ranging from Tool and Die Maker to Manufacturing Engineer. Jim has an Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and an Associate’s degree in Business Administration from Ivy Tech Community College. Jim is married and has a son and a daughter.
Deputy Director of Operations - Central Region
Tim Minnick joined Indiana Correctional Industries in March 2018 after serving nine years with Aramark, the food service provider for the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC). While at Aramark, Tim managed a joint venture program between Aramark Correctional Services and IDOC.
Tim graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing and has an extensive background in advertising and marketing. He has received awards and accolades for his work with corporations and organizations including McDonald’s, Delta Faucet, the Indianapolis Colts and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Tim also served as President of the Hoosier High School Hockey Association from 2005 to 2019.
Deputy Director of Operations - Northern Region
Mark Eaker joined Indiana Correctional Industries in October 2020 as the Operations Manager at Miami Industries with Indiana Correctional Industries (ICI).
Prior to his time with the Indiana Department of Correction and ICI, Mark spent 24 years in automotive manufacturing and 8 years in the product development division in the cleaning and sanitizing industry. Mark earned a degree in Business Management with Indiana Wesleyan University.
Mark has been married for more than 26 years, and he has 3 sons. Mark enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, and he enjoys being a lifelong learner. Mark’s hobbies include light construction, boating and working on anything mechanical.
Deputy Director of Operations - Southern Region
Victor Manzo, II began his career with the Indiana Department of Correction in 1994 as a correctional officer at the Wabash Correctional Facility. Throughout his 25-year career, Victor has been promoted nine times and served as “Bravo” lead for the departments “E-Squad” for six years. He is an alum of the Commissioners Emerging and Experienced Leadership program (EEL) and has earned several certifications including Lean Sigma Six and Certified Instructor for National Institute of Corrections’ Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS) training.
Victor began his academic pursuits at Indiana State University with a major in Information Technologies Information and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ivy Tech with a degree in Computer Information Services.