Former Shelbyville mayor tapped for Duke Energy role

Duke Energy has named a former Shelbyville mayor as its government and community relations manager in southeastern Indiana.

The power company announced yesterday that it has chosen Tom DeBaun for the role for the area including Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson and Jennings counties, among others. He will manage government, business and community relationships as well as oversee local philanthropy efforts by the company. DeBaun most recently was with the TPMA consulting firm in Indianapolis. He was previously with the city of Shelbyville for more than two decades, serving as the city’s planning director before being elected three times as mayor.

DeBaun holds a degree in history and political science from Franklin College. He lives in Shelbyville with his wife and three daughters.