Our advisory board is vital to maintaining relevant instruction and professional connections. These industry leaders advise us about curriculum and offer guidance about student recruitment, retention, and employment. They are our fiercest advocates—celebrating our students, inspiring real-world partnerships, and funding key initiatives in education, applied research, and service.
Meet Our Board Members
Carol Baker
Indianapolis Opera
Ted Baker ’80
Innovation Connector. Muncie
Jen Burk
Developer Town
Rhonda (Kim) Campbell ’89
Paws Inc.
Karin Caudill ’11
Cintas Corporation
Rodney Davis Jr. ’86
Rod Davis Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Michele Paddock Dow ’81
Eli Lilly and Co.
Eric Eicher ’98
Iconic Digital Marketing
Jennifer Elkin ’89
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
David J. Floyd ’71
Hammersmith Inc.
Nitin Gupte ’04
CPG products, Whirlpool Corporation
Jeff Hern ’92
Johnsonville Foods
Jim Ittenbach
Strategic Marketing & Research Inc.
Nicole MacLean
Bluebridge Digital
Thomas Mattern ’71
Marketshare Plus Inc.
Deborah Engle Robinson ’74
First Merchants Bank
Jennifer Sargent ’93
Steven M. Smith
Mid-West Metal Products Co.
Shannon Stroud
Ontario Systems
Alex Sventeckis
Indianapolis Public Library
Michael W. Thomas ’98
Thomas Office Systems
Eric Toth ’90
FlexPac
Clark Trexler
Marketshare Plus Inc.
Erin Wilson ’86
CupCase Your Bras