ISU Foundation Staff

 

 

 

    

102 Gillum Hall

Phone Number:  (812) 237-3132
E-mail:  chancock@indstatefoundation.org
 
Chris joined the ISU Foundation in July 2008. He is the Executive Director of the ISU Alumni Association.  Both of his degrees (Bachelor of Science '96 and Master of Science '00) were obtained at Indiana State University. He has over 10 years of association, non-profit and higher education experience. Before coming to Indiana State, Chris served as Executive Director of Bicycle Indiana, a state-wide non-profit advocacy organization. His other professional experiences were with the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and Foundation and Indiana State University. He inspires alumni, students and friends become involved in the life of ISU by providing connections, recognizing alumni and student achievements, planning events that educate, entertain and build community, and by sharing the history and traditions of Indiana State.
 

   

  

 

 
Jesse T. Hile
Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs

 

Jesse T. Hile joined the ISU Foundation in July 2007 as the Assistant Director of the Alumni Association.  He coordinates numerous alumni events, plans and coordinates all of Tent City during Homecoming, advises the Sycamore Ambassadors, updates the alumni website and social networks, and is a member of the database committee. He earned his bachelor's degree in recreation and sport management from Indiana State University in December 2005; and is currently pursuing his master’s in public administration. Jesse always attempts to inspire alumni, friends, students, and others by sharing stories about how wonderful Indiana State University is, and by discussing how much it has to offer. He truly believes that the current students of Indiana State University are very important to the University.  He said, "They are our future and growth of the University and it is everyone’s job to provide our students with the best experience and education  a student could possibly ask for."
   
 

102B Gillum Hall
Phone number: (812) 237-8953
E-mail: jlewellyn@indstatefoundation.org

 

Jennifer joined the Foundation in August 2009 as the Associate Director of the Alumni Association.  She earned a bachelor of arts degree from  Purdue University and has held various positions in human resources throughout her career. Most recently, she worked in education and training for the Bemis Company, Inc.  Jen, as her friends call her, says that her roots are firmly planted in Terre Haute since moving here 12 years ago. She and her sons, Grant and Cam, enjoy the collegiate atmosphere surrounding ISU and encourages others to enjoy the cultural and athletic events that the university offers.
 

 
 
  
 
Michelle Prather

Alumni Association Coordinator
102 Gillum Hall
Phone number: (812) 237-4957

E-mail: mprather@indstatefoundation.org

 

Michelle joined the ISU Foundation in August 2009 as the Alumni Affairs Coordinator. Her primary responsibilities include providing administrative support to the Executive Director, and maintaining the financial records of the department.  Michelle is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Development here at ISU; and plans to graduate in December 2011.  Her next goal is to begin work on her master’s degree. Michelle graduated in 2005 from Ivy Tech with a Technical certificate in nursing. Prior to joining the Foundation, she served 15 years at Columbia House Company, working as a supervisor in the call center; and then joined ISU in November of 2006. Michelle inspires people to become involved in the life of ISU by promoting the wonderful support staff benefits of continuing your education, through the generous employee fee waiver program, employees have the opportunity to obtain their degrees, and in turn give back to by providing paramount services to the students and the departments of ISU.

  

Development Team

 

 

 

Robin J. Andrews

Assistant Director, Annual Fund

 

Robin joined the ISU Foundation in September, 2007.  She serves as the Assistant Director of Annual Giving-Phone program.  She is a 2005 graduate of Indiana State University, and holds a bachelor’s of science degree in sociology.  Robin inspires her student callers to get involved with their campus so they can discuss the many wonderful things going on at ISU.

 

  

Networks Financial Institute at Indiana State University

2902 North Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208

Phone number:  317-536-0281 ext. 717

Fax: 317-536-2269

Email:  abordenkecher@indstatefoundation.org

Website:  http://isunetworks.org

 

Andrea joined the ISU Foundation in May 2008. She currently serves as the Director of Corporate and Foundation Development. Andrea received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ball State University in accounting and Japanese, with a minor in Asian studies.  She received a MBA from DePaul University in Chicago with an emphasis on International Business. She spent over a decade in the banking industry in various capacities; having worked for Bank One (now JP Morgan Chase) and Fifth Third Bank.  Positions at those institutions include: credit analyst, international risk manager, international treasury services sales representative, treasury management sales, and manager of treasury management implementation and client services. At the ISUF, Andrea works with corporations and foundations in the hope of inspiring them to get involved and to help Indiana State University as they continue to grow and thrive.

 

 

Steve joined the ISU Foundation in July 2005; and currently serves as the Vice President for Development. He has more than fifteen years of fundraising experience. He has worked for Franklin College, Wabash College and Junior Achievement. A native of central Indiana, he is a graduate of Indiana State University. Steve inspires people to become involved in the life of the institution through the sharing of their stories and how ISU has played an influential role in their lives.

  
 

  

 

 

 

 
Charlene Dabelow
Administrative Assistant Athletics Development

On June 1, 1999, Charlene joined the ISU Foundation.  She currently serves as the Administrative Assistant to Athletics Development.  Prior to coming to the ISUF, Charlene worked at the Credit Bureau of Terre Haute.  She inspires people to become involved in the life of ISU by visiting with, and getting to know, people who stop by the office, the donors of the Sycamore Varsity Club, the ISU Men's Basketball season ticket holders, and guests that attend other ISUF functions.

 

    

Regional Director of Development
Phone Number:  (813) 574-7632
E-mail:  bhagerman@indstatefoundation.org  
    
Brett joined the ISU Foundation in July 2008 as a Director of Development. He is currently responsible for development efforts in Florida and Georgia. These responsibilities include connecting alumni and friends with Indiana State University and securing resources for the University's projects and strategic directives. He completed his J.D. at Indiana University - Indianapolis in May 1998, and his B.A. at DePauw University in May 1994. Before joining the ISU Foundation, Brett spent ten years living in Spain where he worked in International Relations, Alumni Affairs, and Development at the University of Salamanca. Brett believes he inspires people to become involved in the life of ISU by telling the stories of our students to alumni and friends, by listening to the thoughts and aspirations of our graduates and friends, and by providing unique opportunities to each individual and institution to make a significant impact on the future of Indiana State University. 

  
   

 

 
 

   

   

John Heintz, CFRE
Director of Development, Capital Projects
364 Gillum Hall

   

 

 

 
Megan J. McAndrews
Associate Director of Stewardship

Megan began her work at the Indiana State University Foundation in July 2006. She has spent years studying nonprofit organizations and the philanthropic environment in the United States. Her relevant work has been published for use in student classrooms. She has a MA in Philanthropic Studies from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University and a BA in Communications from Indiana Wesleyan University. Before arriving at ISU, Megan worked with the Indiana Youth Institute, the Fund Raising School at the Center on Philanthropy, and Wayne State University. Megan and her husband, Chris, live in Terre Haute with their two dogs.

 

  

  

Brenda joined the Indiana State University Foundation as Director of Annual Giving in December 1995.  She coordinates the annual mail campaigns and related activities for ISU alumni, parents and friends, and assists the Colleges and other University programs with their annual fundraising efforts. Prior to coming to Indiana State, Brenda worked at DePauw University as Associate Director of Annual Giving, where she was responsible for the direct mail, phone, and parent giving programs. While at DePauw, she also worked in the areas of public relations, sports information, and university publications before joining their development staff. Brenda received a diploma in merchandising from Vogue College and spent two years as an employee trainer for the former William H. Block Department Store in Indianapolis, and as a buyer for the Prevo Company in Greencastle, IN, before moving into higher education in 1974. Brenda believes she inspires our alumni, friends, and parents by keeping in contact with them on a regular basis and providing them the opportunity to remain involved in the life of the University through their financial support and volunteer activities.
 

 

Eric Motycka joined the ISU Foundation in June of 2006 as the Director of Development for the College of Technology. While at the Foundation Eric has not only directed the development efforts of the COT but he has also served on the Foundation's Communication's Workgroup, served on the College of Education's Governing Board, and served on the 2007 Terre Haute Air Fair ISU planning committee. Before joining the ISU Foundation Eric was a Graduate Assistant in ISU's College of Business where he received his MBA with a concentration in Finance. Eric also has a BA in Literature and Writing from Burlington College and as of July 3rd, 2009 he became a doctoral candidate in ISU's College of Education's Higher Education Leadership program. For his dissertation he will be developing an instrument to measure faculty adherence to Mertonian scientific norms. Eric's diverse background includes a prior career in industry from 1997 to 2005 as well as a passion for writing fiction.  His most recent project, a novel titled Sisyphus, is going through its first rewrite and will be shopped around to agents in the near future.  Eric inspires alumni to become involved in the life of ISU by carefully listening to alumni stories, sharing the great news of what is happening at ISU, and most importantly discovering the distinct passion of each alumna or alumnus and then helping finding an outlet for that passion at ISU.  

   

 

   

 
 
Eric Nappy
Associate Director, Sycamore Varsity Club

301 Gillum Hall

Phone number: (812) 237-4444

E-Mail: enappy@indstatefoundation.org

 

Eric joined the ISU Foundation's Sycamore Varsity Club in June 2009 as a Development Associate. Eric was raised in Gainesville and attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate studies in exercise and sport sciences with a specialization in sport management. Eric was able to gain personalized experience of successful operation of a division one sport by becoming a member of their football team as a walk on in 2002. In 2006, Eric earned an athletic scholarship, and graduated with a bachelors’ degree in exercise and sport sciences. Eric demonstrated dedication to his academics as well as to his football team where he actively participated in their National Championship win from the University of Florida in January of 2006. After graduation, Eric moved to Columbia, SC to attend the University of South Carolina graduate school where he earned a master’s degree in sport and entertainment management. Eric inspires others to become involved in the life of ISU by trying to excite as many people as possible about our Athletic programs and Facilities, and by informing them of new projects, new coaches and the direction our athletic department is heading.
 
 

  

Karen O'Rourke assumed the position of Director of Development for the College of Education in May 2007. She came to Indiana State University in the summer of 2005 as Director of Development to oversee the President's Society and other projects. She was previously the Director of Annual Giving at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and has over 10 years of higher education fundraising experience. Karen has a bachelor's degree in English from Eastern Illinois University. She has two children, Brandon and Kirstin.

 

 

 

401 Nursing Building

Phone number: (812) 237-2499

E-mail:  csaunders@indstatefoundation.org

  

Catherine joined the ISU Foundation as the Director of Development for the College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services in January 2008. Her experience in higher education includes development, alumni relations, academic affairs, and student affairs. Catherine began her career assisting the Women’s College Coalition in Washington, D.C. After returning to Indiana, she held a variety of positions at her alma mater, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, where she has a degree in social science/history. Her development experience includes volunteer work with the CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center and the Wabash Valley Affiliate of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure where she served as the 2007 Race Chair and the 2006 Race Volunteer Coordinator. Catherine is honored to be a part of MARCH ON! The Campaign for Indiana State University. She hopes that by sharing the progress, collaboration and innovation alive in the College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services; she will inspire alumni, friends, and industry partners to become involved in the life of Indiana State.

 

    

 

Jill joined the ISU Foundation as Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs in January 2005 and in June 2007, she moved into the position of Research Associate for the Development Team. She assists the Director of Research in managing the prospect research system including the processes for searching, classifying, analyzing, maintaining and reporting prospect data. Jill earned her bachelor’s degree in Radio/TV/Film from Indiana State University in 1987; and after graduating, pursued a career in music/theater/media in such places as New York, San Francisco, and Nashville. Jill believes she inspires people to become involved in the life of Indiana State University by being a proud alumna, employee, and Terre Haute community member!

 

   

    

301 Gillum Hall

Phone number: (812) 237-3041

E-mail:  dwesterfield@indstatefoundation.org

 

Darian joined the ISU Foundation in the fall of 2008 to serve as the Associate Director of Athletics.  Prior to joining the team at ISU, he served as the Associate Director of Hilltopper Athletic Foundation at Western Kentucky University.  He has a bachelors of arts in political science, public administration, and human service agency management from Lindenwood University in Missouri, and a master of public administration from Missouri State University.  He is also a member of the National Association of Athletic Development Directors.

Amy joined the ISU Foundation in November 2005. Amy oversees the delivery of research services directly related to major gift fundraising programs and projects. Her previous non-profit work has included positions with the Chicago Architecture Foundation and the Chicago Artists’ Coalition. She holds a BFA in Studio Art from Indiana State University and an MA in Arts Administration from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is a member of APRA (Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement) and CASE.  She enjoys being active in the community and is a graduate and alumni representative of Leadership Wabash Valley Class 30 as well as serving on the Board of Overseers for the Sheldon Swope Art Museum. Amy is a third-generation graduate of Indiana State University. She resides in her native Terre Haute with her son Loki (8). Together they share the faithful companionship of a medium brown dog named Sally and one nameless goldfish.
  

Operations and Finance

 

 

 
 

Carla joined the ISU Foundation on October 2001 as an office assistant.  Currently, she serves as Operations Specialist III where she handles the gift processing, supervises student workers, and updates the data base, among other duties.  She is a graduate of Gerstmeyer Technical High School.  Before coming to the Foundation, she worked for Old National Bank for nine years.  She also has experience working in the Automotive Aftermarket and Van Conversion industries, and spent 12 years with International Minerals and Chemicals Company.  Carla tries to inspire others by encouraging young people to attend ISU to further their education and have the experience that can change their lives forever.

 

  

Nancy has been a part of the Foundation since May 1983, serving in a variety of roles during that time. As the Assistant Treasurer and Assistant Managing Director, her primary responsibilities are to implement the financial policies of the Board of Directors, maintain the financial records of the Foundation accurately and appropriately, and to report from that information to a variety of constituencies. Nancy has a BS from Indiana State University and is married to V. Scott Daffer. They have two children, Ryan and Megan.

 
   

 

 

 
Kevin Hoolehan
Vice President for Finance and Controls

Kevin will celebrate his 10th year anniversary with the ISU Foundation in November 2009.  His educational and professional background is long and arduous. He received a BA in English from Loyola (Chicago). This provided him with the tools he needed to be successful in the Army Corps of Engineers. He became a demolitions officer, and was the C.O. of a company of soldiers in Vietnam. Using the educational and experiential skills he had developed, Kevin became a banker at Continental Illinois National Bank which famously was taken over by the Fed (before the current tradition was established). While there, he developed a method of moving money between banks, which was adopted by the Fed and became a national standard. He then returned to school for his MBA (Keller Graduate School of Management.) Upon receiving his degree, he entered into publishing (Rueben H. Donnelley). Kevin’s career at Donnelley was rich and successful. He was promoted to the number two position by 1983, where he developed a reputation for managing large, complex organizations and processes; and then became the COO of the Illinois Department of Revenue. There, he managed a mainframe and operating system conversion, put up Taxpayer Assistance offices across the state, rolled out personal computers to auditors, and established a lock-box process for all state revenues. A short time later, he returned to Donnelley to serve as the General Publishing Manager  in Terre Haute. In 1994, Kevin left Donnelley and re-invent himself.  He simultaneously started a restaurant venture What’s For Dinner? and became a stockbroker with a Series 7 license. Consulting on a financial project, he managed to save Gibault $1,000,000 annually in operating costs. Upon doing so, they hired him in 1995 to serve as a fundraiser, and manage their foundation. Then, in 1999, ISU recruited him as the Vice President for Finance and Controls. When asked how Kevin inspires others to become involved in the life of ISU he says, “Inspiration is not my strong suit, so I scare them.” But in all reality, Kevin’s passion for ISU is radiating and his loyalty is inspiring to all.

 

   
 

  

  
   

320 Gillum Hall

Phone Number:  (812) 237-4618
E-mail:  rmiller@indstatefoundation.org
  
Rhonda joined the ISU Foundation as an Operations Specialist in July 2008.  She processes Foundation gifts and pledges from donors. She came to Indiana State in March 2004 as an office assistant for athletic training services and the Department of Physical Education. Prior to her employment at ISU, Rhonda worked as an office clerk in the social work department at the University of Southern Indiana, and as a teaching assistant in the New Harmony Schools. She graduated from Ivy Tech State College with a certificate in administrative office technology. Rhonda inspires others to get involved at ISU by being an enthusiastic supporter herself!  She actively attends athletic games, concerts, and assists with various Foundation events for the University.

 

   
   

 

 

 

Margaret (Maggie) Larsen Slaven began her career with Indiana State University in 1976 in the Office of Alumni Affairs. She transitioned to the Indiana State University Foundation in October of 1982. Maggie has served the Foundation in many capacities, currently as Director of Foundation Relations and Assistant Secretary for the ISU Foundation Board of Directors. She loves Indiana State University, and enjoys inspiring students through her work with the ISU Foundation scholarship program, and donors through Foundation Board activities. Maggie is married to David W. Slaven, and they enjoy spending time with their children, Daniel, Erika, and Annie.  They also have three grandchildren, Cody, Tori, and Gabe.

 

 

321 Gillum Hall

Phone number: (812) 237-4082

E-mail: ltingley@indstatefoundation.org

  

Lori joined the Foundation in September 2009 as the Foundation Accountant. She is a 1999 graduate of Indiana State University with a degree in Accounting. She has been a member of the Indiana CPA Society since 1998, starting as a student member. Prior to joining the Foundation, Lori served as the Director of Accounting at Hamilton Center, Inc. in Terre Haute. She and her husband Kenneth have been married for 20 years. Their son, James, is a bio-chemistry major at Indiana State. She believes the top notch education that she received at Indiana State University helps enable her to inspire others in the workplace to further their education.
 

   

 

Nicole Walker has worked for Indiana State University since October 2002. She previously worked in the Controller’s Office; she recently joined the ISU Foundation in August 2007 working as a Foundations Coordinator. Her job responsibilities are general assistant duties as well as scholarship and internet site assistant duties. Energy and enthusiastic charm are her best qualities. She is married to an ISU graduate and has three children.

 

517 College of Business

Phone number: (812) 237-3031

E-mail: dixie.brown@indstate.edu

 

Dixie Brown has been the Executive Director of Leadership Wabash Valley since 1991. When the Foundation joined with LWV In the summer of 2009, she became a member of the Foundation staff. Dixie received her degrees from the University of Kansas and Kansas Wesleyan. She is a facilitator for various leadership study tools, and serves as secretary for the Indiana Leadership Association. She also enjoys directing plays for Children’s Theatre. Her family has strong ties to the university. In 1999, Dixie was recognized by Indiana State University with a Distinguished Service Award for her many contributions to the community.  Her late husband J. Thomas Brown served as the University Archivist and both of their daughters, Alison & Valerie, are graduates of ISU.
  

 

Annette joined the staff at Indiana State University in February of 1988 as a Word Processor for what was then the division of Development and Public Affairs.  After almost four years, she became the Administrative Assistant for the Development Office until October of 2004 when she moved to the President’s Office and became the first Executive Assistant to the President of the ISU Foundation in 2007. Her responsibilities include managing the affairs of the Foundation’s Office of the President, maintaining the President’s calendar, working with the Foundation Board, preparing budget documents, and serving on the Foundation’s Communications Work Group. Annette supports the mission of the Foundation by providing exemplary customer service to donors, alumni and friends of the University.   

  

Gene was appointed President of the Foundation in April 2007. He has over 15 years of experience in higher education serving as an administrator, faculty member and advisor to student organizations. He has taught classes in leadership, public relations and communications, and his research or popular writing has appeared in publications as varied in Psychology and Education and Cigar Aficionado. Before coming to the ISU Foundation, Gene was the Executive Vice President at Midland Lutheran College, where he led a division responsible for admissions, alumni relations, athletics, communications, development and financial aid. He has a doctorate in education from the University of Virginia and MA and BA degrees from Western Kentucky University. He has worked for Western Kentucky University, Boy Scouts of America, Mars Hill College and Tidewater Community College. He is married to Cindy Smith Crume, and they have two children: Alexandra and Gene III.

Jessica Curless
Administrative Assistant III
Indianapolis Office
101 W. Ohio St., Suite 1175, ISU Foundation

Phone Number: (317) 673-4290

Email: jcurless@indstatefoundation.org  

 

Jessica joined the ISU Foundation in the summer of 2008. She serves as the Administrative Assistant in the Indianapolis office. Jessica graduated from Anderson University with a bachelor’s degree in fine art studio, and an emphasis in photography and painting. During the summer of 2001, she studied fashion design and photography in New York City, NY. In 2002, she moved to Chicago, IL, to pursue a fashion career at Nordstrom. After Chicago, she transferred to Louisville, KY, and was a personal shopper for a year before returning to Nordstrom in Indianapolis. After a year, she searched for a positive change and found it at the ISU Foundation. Because Jessica is grateful for feeling welcomed and comfortable at the ISUF, she shares her testimony with others, inspiring them to stay involved with this wonderful University. 

  
 

Candace Harper
Coordinator of Planning
Indianapolis Office
101 W. Ohio St., Suite 1175, ISU Foundation

Indianapolis, IN 46204