Director
Krista Linke has been employed by the City of Franklin since 2001. As the Community Development Director for the City of Franklin, Krista manages the activities of the Redevelopment Commission, the Economic Development Commission, the Public Art Advisory Commission and the Franklin Development Corporation.
Krista received her bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning and Development from Ball State University. She is a Certified Planner through the American Planning Association and a member of the Indiana Planning Association. She was awarded the Indiana Main Street Board Member of the Year in 2010 by Lieutenant Governor Rebecca S. Skillman. In 2012, she was awarded the Diane Black Servant Leader Award by Leadership Johnson County.
Krista is a 2005 alumni of Leadership Johnson County, and one of the founding board members of Discover Downtown Franklin. Krista remains active with Discover Downtown Franklin and serves as the Economic Vitality Committee Chair. Krista is a past president of Franklin Heritage, Inc., where she continues to serve as a board member. Krista is also a board member of Johnson County Habitat for Humanity and chair of the Family Services Committee. She also serves on the Franklin Chamber of Commerce Board as the Board Treasurer.
Krista and her husband Jeff have two sons, Nathan and Owen.