Alexius Barber is the new manager of NIPSCOâs public affairs and economic development efforts in Lake County. Most recently vice president and community relationship officer at Munster-based Peoples Bank, Barber was chosen to lead NIPSCO's public affairs, charitable giving and economic development efforts in Lake County and surrounding areas. âWe are excited to have Alexius as part of the NIPSCO team," said Rick Calinski, NIPSCOâs director of public affairs and economic development. "She has a proven track record of working in the community and creating partnerships that positively impact Northwest Indiana.â Barber, who led People's Bank's Community Reinvestment Act efforts to extend bank services to under-served communities, will work with local cities and towns and economic development agencies to bring more jobs and investment to the area.