INDIANAPOLIS — IndyGo has announced two new leaders to its executive team, promoting Justin Burcope to chief financial officer and Kellie Woods to chief people officer.
Burcope joined IndyGo in 2016 and has held several leadership roles, most recently serving as director of budgeting, where he oversaw the agency’s operating and capital budgeting process for more than 800 employees and an annual budget of more than $400 million. He has also played a key role in securing grant funding to support operations and advance major capital investments.
“Justin is a strong financial steward who deeply understands our business, our operational needs and long-term financial priorities,” said IndyGo President and CEO Jennifer Pyrz. “His leadership in budgeting and public finance reflects a disciplined approach to managing taxpayer dollars while positioning IndyGo for long-term sustainability.”
Before joining IndyGo, Burcope held financial analyst and budgeting roles with the State of Indiana, experience that continues to shape his financial strategy for public budgeting.
Burcope graduated from Indiana University Bloomington’s Kelley School of Business with a degree in economics and public policy.
Woods joined IndyGo in early 2025 as an HR business partner and quickly became a trusted advisor throughout the agency. She was promoted to interim director of compensation and benefits in 2026. Woods has more than 20 years of human resources leadership experience, including her work for Donaldson Company, a global manufacturing leader, where she managed a team of HR professionals across multiple states and abroad with a focus on talent development, performance management, employee relations and compliance.
“Kellie brings deep experience in people leadership and organizational development, along with a thoughtful understanding of the workforce challenges and opportunities facing our industry,” said Pyrz. “Her leadership will be instrumental as we continue building a strong, people-centered workplace and advancing the agency’s long-term strategic priorities.”Woods is a member of the Indiana Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and National SHRM. She graduated from Anderson University with a degree in political science.
Pictured above: Chief Financial Officer Justin Burcope and Chief People Officer Kellie Woods
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