Employee Spotlight: Wyatt Koenig

Wyatt Koenig is a Grant Writing Intern at the East Central Indiana Regional Planning District (ECIRPD) and a senior at Ball State University, where he is majoring in Political Science with a minor in Sustainability. Originally from Santa Claus, Indiana, Wyatt graduated from Heritage Hills High School in Lincoln City.

Wyatt’s passion for public service and preservation began early. As a middle and high school student, he ran cross country and track, developing a lasting appreciation for the outdoors—especially at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, located just across the road from his high school. That connection led him to work at the park for six years, including an apprenticeship in historic preservation during his sophomore year of college. His time in the woods of Lincoln played a foundational role in shaping who he is today.

Since joining ECIRPD in January 2025, Wyatt has enjoyed the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and create tangible change. He deeply values the supportive environment at ECIRPD, where the encouragement and enthusiasm of his coworkers and administrators have made him feel like part of a family and inspired him to grow both personally and professionally.

Outside the office, Wyatt enjoys reading, film, and music. Among his favorites are Walden by Henry David Thoreau, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Tyler Childers’ Purgatory. After graduating in December 2025, Wyatt plans to pursue a career in economic development, urban planning, or public administration—fields he was inspired to explore more deeply through his internship with ECIRPD.