Vernon Township Personnel

Florence “Flory” May, Trustee
Flory is the Township Executive and works in coordination with the three Township Board Members. In this capacity she serves as the President of the Vernon Township Fire Territory Board working with the participating representatives from the Town of McCordsville and Town of Fortville. Her role includes contracts, legal and financial oversight for VTFD, Township Assistance, Community Garden, 4 historic cemeteries and the F.A.R.M. partnership with local food pantries.
She is a 1984 graduate of Mt Vernon High School. After receiving Bachelor of Science from Purdue University and IUPUI, Flory served as an U. S. Army Officer and is a Veteran of the Gulf War (Desert Shield/Desert Storm). She serves on the Hancock County Community Foundation Emeritus Board and the Hancock County Hospital Foundation Board. She is a member of the Exchange Club of Hancock County and the newly formed Kiwanis Club. She is married to Tony May, who serves as a Mt Vernon School Board member and has two adult children, both Mt Vernon graduates.

Florence “Flory” May, Trustee
Flory is the Township Executive and works in coordination with the three Township Board Members. In this capacity she serves as the President of the Vernon Township Fire Territory Board working with the participating representatives from the Town of McCordsville and Town of Fortville. Her role includes contracts, legal and financial oversight for VTFD, Township Assistance, Community Garden, 4 historic cemeteries and the F.A.R.M. partnership with local food pantries.
She is a 1984 graduate of Mt Vernon High School. After receiving Bachelor of Science from Purdue University and IUPUI, Flory served as an U. S. Army Officer and is a Veteran of the Gulf War (Desert Shield/Desert Storm). She serves on the Hancock County Community Foundation Emeritus Board and the Hancock County Hospital Foundation Board. She is a member of the Exchange Club of Hancock County and the newly formed Kiwanis Club. She is married to Tony May, who serves as a Mt Vernon School Board member and has two adult children, both Mt Vernon graduates.

Stacy Nielsen, Deputy Trustee
As the Township budget and operations have grown substantially, Stacy’s role has evolved from the operational management of 7 properties, providing township assistance to those in dire need and overseeing the community engagement program. Stacy now also serves as the Chief Financial Officer in developing budgets and working with a bookkeeping service.
Stacy has a bachelor of Science from the University of Kentucky. Stacy worked in the corporate world for many years. She is married to Mike Nielsen and they have three very active children in Mt Vernon Schools.

Stacy Nielsen, Deputy Trustee
As the Township budget and operations have grown substantially, Stacy’s role has evolved from the operational management of 7 properties, providing township assistance to those in dire need and overseeing the community engagement program. Stacy now also serves as the Chief Financial Officer in developing budgets and working with a bookkeeping service.
Stacy has a bachelor of Science from the University of Kentucky. Stacy worked in the corporate world for many years. She is married to Mike Nielsen and they have three very active children in Mt Vernon Schools.