Leah McGrath

Leah McGrath is a Fishers' business and community leader who recently announced her return in 2020 to the private sector as Vice President of Public Affairs for Knowledge Service, an Indianapolis-based information technology company. Leah served as the first deputy mayor of the City of Fishers, where she was appointed by Mayor Scott Fadness in June 2015. During her tenure, Fishers transformed from a town into a smart, vibrant, entrepreneurial city and was named in 2017 the #1 Best Place to Live in America by Money Magazine. In her role, she helped lead modernization efforts and spearheaded city-wide efforts to develop its first long-range comprehensive plan. Leah also helped organize and amplify the city’s many constituencies, including the disability community, arts and culture, veterans, and community volunteers. Prior to joining the City of Fishers, she held positions with the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, Sease Gerig, an Indianapolis-based Public Relations firm, and operated her own consulting firm. McGrath is a graduate of Purdue University and is active in a number of community groups, including the Fishers Youth Assistance Program and Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Church. She and her husband Brian have three school-age sons.