Emily Totten

Emily Totten is the operations director for KSM’s Transaction Advisory Services Group. Emily plays a key role in driving operational excellence, optimizing team performance, and supporting the group’s continued growth. With a strong background in operational management, she helps ensure that the transaction advisory processes are both efficient and scalable, aligning with the needs of a dynamic and expanding client portfolio. She also works closely with leadership to uphold KSM’s organizational culture, fostering seamless communication and alignment across the team.

Prior to joining KSM, Emily spent seven years at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), where she most recently served as vice president of strategic operations. In that role, Emily led enterprise-wide initiatives focused on resource optimization, performance tracking, and organizational agility. Her leadership in business excellence, vendor strategy, and cross-team collaboration helped enhance the IEDC’s economic development efforts. She has also held multiple leadership roles in public policy and government affairs and has managed research, regulatory affairs, and economic development initiatives.