Who We Are
Region 3-A is a quasi-governmental regional planning commission serving six Northeast Indiana counties since 1969.
Mission & History
Serving the Region Since 1969
Region 3-A was established in 1969 as a regional planning commission under Indiana statute, with a mission to foster collaborative, data-driven decision-making across Northeast Indiana's six counties.
Over five decades, we have grown from a small planning body to a full-service technical assistance agency, administering millions of dollars in federal and state grants, producing comprehensive plans, and leading regional infrastructure initiatives.
Our staff of six planners brings expertise in economic development, community development, transportation, housing, and GIS, giving member communities access to professional planning capacity they could not otherwise afford.
Services
What We Do
Region 3-A provides technical assistance, grant administration, and planning services across four core program areas. Our work translates complex federal and state programs into real, community-level projects.
Our Team
Meet the Staff
Governance
Commission Board
Region 3-A is governed by a Commission board composed of elected officials and appointed representatives from member counties and municipalities. Executive Board members are highlighted.
Executive Board
Tom Wall
Huntington County Commissioners
Kevin Myers
LaGrange County Commissioners
Andy Laughlin
Steuben County Commissioners
Paul Shepherd
Town of Avilla
Cheryl Ross
Wabash County Commissioners
Theresa Baysinger
Whitley County Commissioners
Full Board Membership
Amanda Cope
City of Angola
Jeff Boyle
City of Ligonier
Mitzi Pilgrim
City of Wabash
Tom Wall
Huntington County Commissioners
John Stoeckley
Huntington County Council
Kevin Myers
LaGrange County Commissioners
Jeffrey Brill
LaGrange County Council
Gary Timmerman
Noble County Commissioners
Tom Janes
Noble County Council
Andy Laughlin
Steuben County Commissioners
Eric Prall
Steuben County Council
Steve Gunty
Town of Albion
Michael Hasselman
Town of Ashley
Paul Shepherd
Town of Avilla
Brent Schlosser
Town of Clear Lake
Tiffanie Gudakunst
Town of Cromwell
Kathy Parsons
Town of Fremont
Brent Shull
Town of Hamilton
Mark Eagleson
Town of LaGrange
Kristie Bone
Town of Lagro
Jerry Utter
Town of Larwill
Matthew Doss
Town of Markle
Allen Miracle
Town of North Manchester
Zubulon Schuette
Town of Orland
Nicholas Scheer
Town of Roanoke
Ken Cook
Town of Rome City
Terry Martin
Town of Shipshewana
Alyssa Knepple
Town of South Whitley
Marlynn Mast
Town of Topeka
Jeremy Rufener
Town of Warren
Steve Cords
Town of Wolcottville
Cheryl Ross
Wabash County Commissioners
David Terflinger
Wabash County Council
Theresa Baysinger
Whitley County Commissioners
Timothy Longenbaugh
Whitley County Council
Seats for City of Columbia City, City of Huntington, City of Kendallville, Town of Andrews, Town of Churubusco, Town of Hudson, Town of LaFontaine, Town of Mt Etna, and Town of Roann are currently vacant or pending appointment.
Coverage Area
Who We Serve
Region 3-A serves six counties across Northeast Indiana, each with its own character, strengths, and priorities.
LaGrange County
The nation's densest RV manufacturing cluster and a vibrant Amish agricultural community define LaGrange County.
✦ 3 Shovel Ready site certifications
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Steuben County
Northeast Indiana's lake country. More than 100 lakes fuel tourism and recreation alongside precision manufacturing.
✦ CDBG water upgrade completed 2024
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Noble County
A growing county balancing strong agricultural heritage with expanding manufacturing and commercial investment.
✦ 900-unit housing gap study 2024
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Whitley County
Positioned at the I-69 and US-30 interchange, one of Indiana's fastest-growing industrial corridors.
✦ SS4A road safety grant 2025
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Wabash County
Rich industrial heritage along the Wabash River with active Main Street revitalization and downtown investment.
✦ $2.4M Main Street investment facilitated
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Huntington County
A well-connected county with strong manufacturing, ongoing infrastructure investment, and road safety programs.
✦ SS4A road safety grant 2025
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Our team is ready to assist with planning, funding, and project administration.