INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Manufacturers Association (IMA) announced Andrew Berger’s selection as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Berger will replace Brian Burton, who announced his retirement plans earlier this year.
Berger has been a lobbyist at the IMA for the past ten years and was most recently the Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs.
He received his undergraduate degree from Hanover College and his law degree from Indiana University – Indianapolis.
Berger served as Legislative Director at the Association of Indiana Counties from 2007 to 2014. The 2025 legislative session of the Indiana General Assembly will be Andrew’s 18th session as a lobbyist.
IMA Board of Directors Chairperson Angie Holt of Rathburn Tool & Manufacturing said: “We are delighted to name Andrew Berger as our new President and CEO. After completing a thorough search process, the IMA Executive Committee determined Andrew possessed the background, skills, and vision to lead the IMA into the next phase of its 100-plus-year service to the Indiana manufacturing community. Andrew has the experience and connections needed to serve the evolving needs of our industry effectively.”
Holt continued, “I and the entire Board of Directors also want to thank Brian Burton for his 25 years of service to the IMA. Brian has played a crucial role in improving Indiana’s business climate, thus making Indiana the number one manufacturing state in the country.”
Berger said, “I am delighted to be allowed to lead the IMA. Our association has an impressive track record, a strong team, and an important mission to support Indiana manufacturing. I look forward to serving and helping our members grow Indiana’s manufacturing economy.”
Berger will officially start as the new IMA President/CEO on January 1, 2025, and Burton will retire on December 31, 2024.
