Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854
INDIANAPOLIS – The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) announced Kosciusko County Highway Superintendent Steve Moriarty received the 2025 Outstanding Highway Superintendent Award.
The award recognized Moriarty’s contributions to county government throughout his years of public service, according to a news release from the Association of Indiana Counties.
Moriarty started at the highway department in 1998, while in school at Purdue University. He earned his teaching degree at Purdue but decided to remain at the Kosciusko County Highway Department (KCHD). Moriarty was named superintendent in 2020.
Some of the highlights of why Moriarty was recognized include:
• He is aggressive in applying and receiving grants and matching funds for road projects.
• He is a supportive and encouraging leader to his employees maintaining a great work environment. It doesn't matter how busy he is, he always takes time to listen.
• He serves on the County Safety Committee and has implemented improved safety protocols throughout his department.
• He communicates regularly and meets with the commissioners and county auditor to keep everyone informed and to answer any questions.
• He serves on the Indiana Association of County Highway Engineers and Supervisors and the AIC's Legislative Committee.
• He has worked with state legislators and has testified in front of Indiana Legislative committees concerning issues affecting highway funding.
• He participates with the Indiana Department of Transportation's (INDOT) Local Public Agency Collaboration Committee to engage with local transportation leaders to continuously improve levels of service.
• Because of his expertise, he is often called upon to participate as trainer for LTAP (Local Technical Assistance Program) and has been a LTAP trainer since 2015. He has trained 37 local agencies in drainage and 137 in snowplow safety.
• He achieved his LTAP Road Builder Certificate in 2012 and his LTAP Master Road Builder Certificate in 2016.
• He extends his natural leader abilities in his community as head coach of a high school football team, instilling positive qualities in his players.
The award was presented during AIC’s 67th Annual Conference in Orange County. The AIC’s Annual Conference is the largest gathering of county officials in the state. Representatives from public agencies, private entities and local elected officials addressed issues such as Social Security, HR, AI, cost-saving strategies, managing growth, cybersecurity, economic development, state and federal funding projects and Senate Enrolled Act 1 and the changes to local government finance.
