Indiana Department of Transportation
Economic Opportunity
Economic Opportunity is responsible for maximizing contracting opportunities for disadvantaged businesses on INDOT contracts. Economic Opportunity performs all Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification services for the state of Indiana pursuant to its Unified Certification Program.
The division also assesses minority and women-owned business utilization data and ensures compliance with EEO provisions as required by INDOT contract and federal law. Economic Opportunity also administers the agency’s compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws. Additionally, Economic Opportunity provides managerial and technical assistance to DBE firms.
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Contact Information
Heather Kennedy
Staff Attorney
Indiana Department of Transportation
100 N. Senate Ave., IGCN 750
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317 234-8008
hkennedy@indot.in.gov
Derrick Casson
DBE Certification Manager - Economic Opportunity
Indiana Department of Transportation
100 N. Senate Ave., IGCN 750
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317 233-4664
dcasson@indot.in.gov
Latosha Higgins
Title VI/ADA Manager - Economic Opportunity
Indiana Department of Transportation
100 N. Senate Ave., IGCN 750
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317 234-6142
lhiggins@indot.in.gov
Deneane Goodson
Administrative Assistant - Economic Opportunity
Indiana Department of Transportation
100 N. Senate Ave., IGCN 750
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317 233-6511
dgoodson@indot.in.gov
