Indiana Landmarks

Deb Parcell is the Community Preservation Specialist for Indiana Landmarks Northern Regional Office in South Bend, where she works with Historic Preservation Commissions in five communities across Northern Indiana, including Michigan City.  Previously, she worked as Assistant Director for the South Bend and St. Joseph County Historic Preservation Commission and as a draftsman for Crumlish & Crumlish Architects.  She has a Bachelor’s degree in History from Indiana University, and an Associate’s degree in Architectural Design and certificates in Historic Preservation Technology from Ivy Tech.  She is on the board of directors of the Indiana Lincoln Highway Association, where she has served as secretary, treasurer, and president.

A lifelong resident of Elkhart County, Deb and her family live in a circa-1850 brick farmhouse in rural Benton township which they have been restoring since 2004.  Deb and her husband, Dave, have five children and are actively involved in 4-H, Fairfield High School sports, church, and volunteering for Indiana Landmarks events.