Joe B. Hoage
Commissioner
Joe Hoage serves as Commissioner for the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Hoage brings experience from across state government and is excited to drive forward initiatives and projects that have helped the Indiana BMV earn its position as one of the most innovative motor vehicle agencies in the nation.
Hoage was general counsel for the BMV from 2017 until 2020, when he was named commissioner at the Indiana Department of Labor. He served as the commissioner at DOL for two years. He has also served as the state’s public access counselor, general counsel for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, an attorney with the Indiana Gaming Commission and as a deputy prosecutor in Marion County.
Joe earned his law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2006 and his bachelor’s degree from Franklin College in 1997. He resides in Indianapolis with his wife and sons.
Kevin Garvey
Chief of Staff
Kevin Garvey was named Chief of Staff for the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles in August 2022. He is responsible for the oversight of both customer facing and central office operations including all branches in Indiana and the core functional areas including Titles, Registrations, Credentials, and Driver Records. Kevin began his career with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in December 2008 as the Director of Supply Chain Management and has held various operational positions, each with increased oversight and responsibility, prior to being named Chief of Staff.
Before joining the team, Kevin worked as an Operations and Inventory Manager for a music and video game distribution company. His various roles and experiences with the company took him from Indianapolis, Indiana to Detroit, Michigan, then Richmond, Virginia and Manchester, England.
Kevin is a native Hoosier, growing up on the west side of Indianapolis. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. Kevin is active in the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) serving as a past Chair of the organization’s Vehicle Standing Committee. Kevin and his family reside in Greenwood.
Kenneth Mayfield
Chief Financial Officer
Kenneth joined the team as Chief Financial Officer in October 2022. He is responsible for the financial operations of the agency, including oversight of contracts and procurement, revenue and distributions, payroll, and financial planning and analysis.
Kenneth has over 15 years of experience in finance and accounting; the majority of which has been in service to agencies within the State of Indiana. His introduction into state government came by way of the Indiana Governor’s Fellowship program in July 2004. Following the fellowship program, Kenneth worked for a variety of State agencies and non-state organizations in progressive financial roles. Prior to joining the BMV, Kenneth served as Controller for the Indiana Supreme Court where he was responsible for managing the agency’s finance, accounting, and grants divisions.
Kenneth has an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University with an Accounting specialization, and a BA in Public Financial Management from Indiana University. He was born and raised in Gary, Indiana and now resides in Fishers with his wife and four children. In his spare time, Kenneth enjoys spending time with family and traveling. He also currently serves as the President of the Central Indiana Chapter of AGA (formerly the Association of Government Accountants).
Rachel Clark
Chief Information Officer
Rachel Clark joined the team as Chief Information Officer in July 2019. She is responsible for developing and leading strategy for the IT team, including applications, infrastructure, service delivery, security and architecture.
Rachel brings more than 20 years of experience in information technology, product development, business strategy, and customer advocacy. Prior to joining the BMV, Rachel served as the VP of Product and Engineering for Emplify where she helped drive continued company momentum and build the company’s product roadmap to scale. She also served as Senior VP – Product and Engineering for Octive where she was responsible for product direction based on a comprehensive understanding of the business.
Rachel earned bachelor’s degrees in both economics and business administration from Hanover College. She resides in Westfield with her husband. Outside of work, Rachel is a “theatre mom” supporting her kids’ love of the arts and musical theater. She is also a self-proclaimed home automation fanatic and enjoys ancestry and genealogy research.
Matt Kestian
Chief Legal Officer
Matt serves as the General Counsel and ethics officer. He is responsible for leading the legal operations of the agency including providing legal advice to the Commissioner and the BMV’s lines of business, administrative adjudication, contract drafting, public records, management of litigation matters, and administrative rule making. Matt also leads the Fraud and Security Enforcement Division of the BMV and oversees public policy and legislative efforts. He joined the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles in June 2021 as a Deputy General Counsel.
Prior to joining the team, Matt served as the Chief Counsel of the Trial Advocacy and Evidence Practice Training Team of the Indiana Department of Child Services. He developed and implemented a curriculum to improve the in-court competence and confidence of the more the 200 DCS attorneys. He has previously served as a Prosecution Assistance Unit Attorney for the Securities Division of the Office of the Indiana Secretary of State and as a deputy prosecutor in Hamilton County, Indiana. He also spent two years in private practice at a small Fishers law firm.
Matt received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Toledo College of Law in 2009 and is licensed to practice law in Indiana. He is a 1998 graduate of United States Military Academy where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Matt is a former Armor officer in the United States Army. He deployed to Iraq in 2003 and 2005 and to Kosovo in 1999. He resides in Fishers with his wife and three sons.