Fairfield Index announced today a leadership transition and significant repositioning of assets to respond to market demands. Teresa Barber takes the helm as President & CEO beginning June 24, 2013. Current President and founder, Don Upton, transitions as Chairman of the firm and will continue to serve as a special senior consultant for select signature projects on regional competitiveness and collaboration. The firm’s asset repositioning plans include a market presence the northern American Gulf Coast, Central Florida, and Washington, D.C.