Schroder named interim commissioner of Indiana BMV

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence has named Kent Schroder to be interim commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Schroder has served as the BMV chief of staff since June 1 after serving as its chief information officer since 2005. His responsibilities have included improving services, customer satisfaction, increasing revenue and reducing costs.

Pence says the appointment was effective Monday.

Scott Waddell announced his resignation as BMV commissioner last month.