About Us

INSPD Leadership Team

Matthew Brown, Director

Matthew (Matt) Brown began his career at the Indiana State Personnel Department (INSPD) as an Employee Relations Specialist after he earned his bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs with a concentration in Public Management from Indiana University. He graduated from the Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2013, summa cum laude, and began working as an Associate Attorney with Faegre Baker Daniels. As an associate, Matt represented clients in federal and state courts and in administrative hearings before a myriad of state and federal agencies.

In 2014, Matt returned to INSPD as Employee Relations Counsel. In 2017, he joined the field team as Deputy Director. Matt held that role until 2019 when he briefly left to help start the Office of Administrative Law Proceedings. Matt has held the role of Director since December 2020.

Elaine Kan, Chief Technology Officer

Elaine Kan joined INSPD as the Chief Technology Officer in January 2022 and combines technical expertise with strategic vision to accelerate digital transformation and modernization of HR practices. She has over two decades of IT infrastructure experience with notable success in large scale implementations and administration of enterprise messaging, collaboration, and identity platforms.

She has previously consulted in both private and public sectors and has consistently broken barriers as a pioneering woman in several technical infrastructure consulting practices. Beginning her public service career at the Indiana Office of Technology as a highly proficient technical resource she advanced to the role of Deputy IT Director where she orchestrated numerous enterprise implementations and successfully led agency consolidations.

Andrew Stoneking, Chief of Staff

Andrew Stoneking is the Chief of Staff for INSPD. Since joining the team in 2011, Andrew has served in a variety of human resource roles, including Deputy Director for INSPD, HR Director for the BMV and Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA), as well as INSPD.

A native of Lawrenceburg, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Purdue University and received a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Northern Kentucky University.

Marci Rautio, Deputy Director

Marci Rautio serves as Deputy Director/Field Operations for the Indiana State Personnel Department. Marci Joined INSPD in 2005 and has served in several roles, including Human Resource Director for the Families and Social Services Administration (FSSA) and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), as well HR Business Partner with the Department of Correction (DOC). Marci also served as Project Manager for the state’s HR centralization project.

Before joining INSPD, Marci held human resource positions in local government and in the private sector. Marci holds an MA in Public Affairs and bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University.

Lori Gehlhausen, Deputy Director

Lori Gehlhausen serves as Deputy Director/Field Operations for the Indiana State Personnel Department. Lori Joined INSPD in 2025.

Before joining INSPD, Lori served as a Human Resource Director for a private sector company that performs railroad and demolition work across the United States. Lori holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Indiana University.

Christy Tittle, Benefits Division Director

Christy Tittle is the Benefits Director for INSPD and has been with the agency since 2000. Christy is a true public servant. She has a hard job of balancing the needs of the state as an employer and the needs of the state’s employees.

In all circumstances, Christy pushes for creative solutions to maximize state resources while providing great value for employees. She uses her experience to view situations from all angles to make sure INSPD programs are the best they can be.