Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced Donald VanDerMoore II as his appointment to the Owen County Circuit Court #1.

VanDerMoore will succeed Judge Lori Thatcher Quillen who retired effective Jan. 20, 2023 after serving more than 20 years.

Donald VanDerMoore II serves as the Owen County prosecutor. Prior to his current position he was the chief deputy prosecutor in Putnam County.

VanDerMoore serves on the Community Corrections Board and resides in Owen County. VanDerMoore received a bachelor of arts from Indiana University in Bloomington and a law degree from Valparaiso University.

Donald VanDerMoore will be sworn in as the Judge of the Owen County Circuit Court #1 on a date to be determined.