Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement regarding the death of IU Board of Trustee, Melanie Walker.
"So many are fighting back the tears today with the sad news of Melanie Walker’s sudden passing. Melanie will forever be so many things to many people around the world. Her combination of a zest for life, love for family, friends and Indiana University, and her globally inclusive work ethic are characteristics I hope every young Hoosier can grow up to embody. I will miss learning from her, especially how to attach action to empathy and always with a servant's heart. Janet and I are praying comfort and strength will surround the Walker family as this bright light of life finds a forever home in heaven."
Walker was chief executive officer of the North American group of companies of Tsuchiya, a Nagoya, Japan-based company. According to an IU biography, Walker was named president of Bloomington-based TASUS Corp. in 1994. Under her watch, the plastics manufacturer grew to five facilities throughout North America.