Posted on January 19, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 15, 2026) – Ports of Indiana has appointed Brady Jacoba as Chief Commercial Officer to lead its strategic growth efforts. Jacoba brings three decades of expertise in real estate, sales, marketing, and economic development to the state port authority, which manages 2,800 acres of multimodal property across Indiana and generates $8.7 billion annually for Indiana’s economy.
Jacoba, who has previously worked at Lauth Group, Indy Chamber, and Volumod Indy, will be the first Chief Commercial Officer in the 65-year history of Ports of Indiana, as the organization builds a new commercial department focused on business development and external affairs to support strategic growth.
“Brady’s extensive experience in business, real estate, and economic development is a tremendous asset for our organization as we assemble a growth-oriented team,” said Jody Peacock, CEO at Ports of Indiana. “Our ports offer unique competitive advantages for companies, from multimodal real estate and foreign-trade zones to barge shipping and ocean containers. Brady will help us expand our programs to grow business and increase our contributions to Indiana’s economy.”
Established in 1961, Ports of Indiana operates three ports on the Ohio River and Lake Michigan, supporting 50,000 jobs, and is developing large-scale multimodal projects at each location that will provide global connections for local companies.
“I am truly excited to join Ports of Indiana at this critical junction in its strategic growth planning,” Jacoba said. “The organization’s forward-thinking approach and commitment to both expanding existing business and pursuing new initiatives drew me to this role. I embrace a servant leadership approach to life, and it’s inspiring to join a team that is striving to serve Hoosiers and grow its contributions to the state.”
Most recently, Jacoba served as Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Volumod Indy, where he served as a member of the leadership team and implemented company-wide transformational growth strategies. Prior to that, Jacoba worked at Lauth Group for six years, serving as Senior Vice President of Business Development, leading significant growth efforts in multiple business units, including Real Estate Development, Construction, Property Management, and Facilities Maintenance.
Jacoba also spent eight years in key leadership roles with Indy Chamber, has worked as a real estate broker at Keller Williams, and served on multiple local economic development councils. He is a Certified Commercial Investment Member and received his MBA from Ball State University and a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University.
About Ports of Indiana: Ports of Indiana is a statewide port authority operating three ports on the Ohio River and Lake Michigan. Established in 1961, Ports of Indiana is a self-funded enterprise dedicated to growing Indiana’s economy by developing and maintaining a world-class port system, and by serving as a statewide resource for maritime issues, international trade, and multimodal logistics.
More Information: www.portsofindiana.com
