Education
MBA - University of Notre Dame, Master’s of Accounting - UoP, Bachelor’s of Accounting - Manchester University
Campaign Email
Bhavilan@alumni.nd.edu
Occupation/Current Position
Business Owner
Campaign Phone
574-312-9969
This office exists for one reason: to show up when people need help the most. That responsibility should never be taken lightly.
Assistance should be handled with both compassion and discipline. People deserve to be treated with dignity, but the process must be consistent, fair, and accountable so that resources go to those who truly need them.
You can care about people and still run a tight operation. In my experience, if you do not have both, the system fails.
Residents should not have to chase their local government for answers. When concerns are raised and go unanswered, that is a failure of leadership. I have already heard from people in this community who feel ignored. That should not happen here.
One of my opponents, Rick Kauffman, currently serves on the township board. That is the same board that has been made aware of issues and has not responded. Voters should ask a simple question: why would we expect different results from the same leadership?
My background is in stepping into situations that are not working and fixing them by bringing structure, accountability, and execution.
This role is straightforward: respond to people, solve problems, and follow through.
I will work directly with fire leadership to understand their needs, where gaps exist, and what is required to support them. Decisions should be based on facts and real conditions, not assumptions.
If there are known safety issues that are not being addressed, that is a breakdown in leadership. That will not continue under my watch.
Our firefighters do their job. The township needs to do its job supporting them.
I have spent my career managing complex operations where financial discipline is required every day. I have led financial and operational performance for a $500M+ business and been responsible for budgeting, cost control, and capital decisions.
I know how to identify waste, align spending with priorities, and drive better outcomes.
Taxpayer dollars should be managed the same way. Every dollar should have a purpose, and people should be able to see that.
I have built and led systems that depend on accuracy, organization, and accountability. That includes implementing reporting systems, managing assets, and creating visibility across operations.
For the township, that means clean records, clear processes, and responsible management of property. It also means transparency so residents do not have to question how things are being handled.
Accessibility is not a promise. It is a decision.
I have already made that decision. My personal cell phone number, my email address, and my home address are all public. There is no gatekeeper. No barrier. If someone needs help, they can reach me directly.
That should not be unusual. That should be the baseline.
I have heard from residents who raised concerns and never received a response. That is not a communication issue. That is a leadership issue.
If you are willing to ask for someone’s vote, you should be willing to answer their call. If you are not willing to do that, you should not be in this role. Plain and simple!
I will be available. I will respond. And I will follow through.
You start with discipline. Make sure resources are being used correctly, without waste or mismanagement. Then you prioritize based on need and ensure assistance is going where it should.
At the same time, you work with community partners, like the food pantry and other local organizations, to expand support beyond what the township can provide alone.
I have spent my career improving performance under constraints. The approach does not change. Stay disciplined, stay focused, and make sure the people who need help are getting it.
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