Alumni Association
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Gary Ballinger
Associate Director
Phone Number: (812) 514-8455
E-mail: gballinger@indstatefoundation.org
Gary joined the Alumni Association as an Associate Director in June 2010. He received his Master of Science degree in Student Affairs Administration from Indiana State University in 2001. Gary has been actively involved in the field of higher education for the last decade, and served in various capacities at The University of Arizona, The University of New Mexico, Indiana State University, and as an executive director of a national fraternity. He grew up in the Wabash Valley and graduated from Paris High School in Paris, Illinois. He looks forward to reconnecting with fellow ISU Alumni and supporting the work of the Alumni Association and Foundation in his new role.
Marcie Bays
Office Assistant
Phone Number: (812) 514-8495
Marcie has worked at Indiana State since October 1987. Most of that was part-time, as she watched her kids grow up. In 2006 she became a full-time employee. Her work in the Alumni Office is varied. In addition to normal secretarial duties, she’s coordinator of the ISU License Plate Program and the monthly Emeriti Luncheons. Marcie is involved with the planning on Homecoming and Reunion activities. She’s the first person you meet when you visit the Alumni Association. She enjoys watching sports, especially NASCAR. Her favorite driver is Tony Stewart…another Hoosier with an attitude. Marcie enjoys spending time on a quiet beach or in a loud casino full of slot machines. She’s been married to Tim Bays since August 1987. Tim graduated from ISU in May 1987. Her children are Kyle and Chelsea.
Charlie DeMaio
Executive Director
Phone Number: (812) 514-8446
Charlie joined the Foundation in September 2011 as the Executive Director of the Alumni Association. His responsibilities include engaging ISU alumni, increasing alumni involvement in regional associations and fostering good will towards ISU. Charlie has over 32 years of experience in senior management positions within the packaging industry and four years of experience in development for non-profits. He and his wife, Carol, are Indiana State University alumni and have been involved in the life of ISU since they graduated. Charlie looks forward to the rewarding experience of serving his alma mater.
Jennifer Lewellyn
Jennifer joined the Foundation in August 2009 as the Associate Director of the Alumni Association. In her current position, she focuses on the programmatic pieces of the Alumni Association, such as the Distinguished Alumni Awards and the Graduate of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.) Awards. In addition to her Alumni Association responsibilities, Jennifer advises the Sycamore Ambassadors, ISU's premier student leadership group. Jennifer earned a bachelor of arts degree from Purdue University and has held various positions in human resources throughout her career. Jen, as her friends call her, says that her roots are firmly planted in Terre Haute since moving here 14 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.
Development Team
Robin J. Andrews
Director of Annual Giving
Phone Number: (812) 514-8562
Serving as the Director of Annual Gifts and the phone program, Robin joined the Foundation team in September 2007. She is a graduate of Indiana State University and holds a B.S. 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.
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Darrin Barton
Director of Development
Sycamore Athletic Foundation
Phone Number: (812) 514-8574
E-mail: dbarton@indstatefoundation.org
Darrin, a Terre Haute native, joined the Sycamore Athletic Foundation team in July 2011 as the Director of Development. Darrin's responsibilities include the development and implementation of fundraising strategies, designed to increase philanthropic support for Sycamore Athletics and to expand the donor base. He will also serve as a liaison to the development committee. Darrin graduated from Southern Illinois University with a B.S. in Health Education and played baseball for the Salukis during his time in Carbondale. Before joining the SAF, he spent 16 years in sales and marketing for the healthcare industry. Darrin is married to Jennifer Barton who is a 2002 graduate of the ISU School of Nursing, and they have three daughters, Braytin, Mayson and Kamdyn. Darrin also serves as an assistant coach to the Terre Haute REX baseball team.
Kim Bloch
Director of Communications
Phone Number: (812) 514-8486
E-mail: kbloch@indstatefoundation.org
Kim joined the Foundation team in 2010 as the Director of Communications. She manages the Foundation’s communications and marketing, as well as maintaining the communication plan for March On! The Campaign for Indiana State. Kim graduated in 2010 from Indiana State University with her M.A. in Communications. She received her B.A. in Advertising and Public Relations and Marketing in 2008 from Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska. Kim serves on the CASE Indiana Board of Directors as well as the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce Community of the year committee.
Charlene Dabelow
Administrative Assistant, Sycamore Athletic Foundation
Phone Number: (812) 514-8443
Charlene has worked for the Foundation since 1999. She currently serves as the Administrative Assistant for the Sycamore Athletic Foundation, the fundraising arm for Indiana State University intercollegiate athletics. She inspires others to become involved in the life of ISU by visiting with and getting to know the donors of the Sycamore Varsity Club, athletic season ticket holders, former athletes and guests that attend other ISU Foundation functions.
Hilary Duncan
Communications Coordinator
Phone Number: (812) 514- 8453
Hilary joined the Foundation team in 2010 as the Communications Coordinator. She is a 2010 graduate of Indiana State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Public Relations with a minor in Marketing. In her current position, Hilary assists in the development and execution of the integrated communications strategy for the ISU Foundation and its partner brands.
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Matt Foster
Assistant Director of Development
Phone Number: (812) 514-8451
E-mail: mfoster@indstatefoundation.org
Matt joined the Sycamore Athletic Foundation team in September 2011 as the Assistant Director of Development for Varsity Club. He manages the Sycamore Varsity Club and is responsible for the annual giving program for Sycamore Athletic Foundation. Matt graduated in 2009 from Indiana State University, Scott College of Business with his B.S. in Business Administration and is currently pursuing his MBA degree at ISU. Matt hopes to share his passion for Sycamore Athletics and inspire others to become more involved.
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Jack Fox
Director of Development
207 Stalker Hall
Phone Number: (812) 514-8458
E-mail: jfox@indstatefoundation.org
Jack Fox joined the ISU Foundation team in 2010 as Director of Development, working to connect alumni and friends with Indiana State. Jack is a 1993 graduate of Indiana State University with a B.S. in Sociology. He earned his M.B.A. from Indiana Wesleyan in Marion, IN. He has held a variety of positions in the Wabash Valley, including hospital administrator, pastor and small business owner. Jack is also an accomplished artist, with a focus on abstract painting and landscapes and has had several public shows in Terre Haute. Jack is married to Lori (Ewing) Fox, an alumna of ISU. They have two daughters, Caroline and Chloe.
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Nate Green
Executive Director,
Sycamore Athletic Foundation
Phone Number: (812) 514-8583
E-mail: ngreen@indstatefoundation.org
Nate joined the Foundation team in September 2011 as the Executive Director of the Sycamore Athletic Foundation. He is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of all SAF fundraising efforts, including endowment growth, Varsity Club and athletic campaigns. Nate earned his bachelor's degree from ISU and is currently working towards his MBA. Prior to joining the Foundation, Nate enjoyed a successful, professional basketball career overseas, and also worked as a Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch. He hopes to inspire others to become involved and impassioned with Sycamore Athletics. Nate, along with his wife, Natalie, and their children reside in Terre Haute.
Joel Harbaugh
Associate Vice President of Development
Phone Number: (812) 514-8463
Joel joined the ISU Foundation staff in 2003 as the Gift Planning Officer. Since that time, his role has expanded to include leading the major gift development team through the University’s first comprehensive campaign. He earned his bachelor’s of science degree in communication/public relations from Indiana State University, and is currently finishing work on a Master of Arts in Communication. Prior to joining the Foundation, Joel worked for regionally based Old National Trust Company, and a private investment firm, Spyglass Investment Management. Joel’s ultimate goal at the ISU Foundation is to inspire our alumni and friends to become involved in the life of ISU; when listening to 'their' stories, he tries to help them connect, or reconnect, with the Institution in a way that is most meaningful to them. Joel is married to Mary Harbaugh, and they have four children: Sam, Jack, Lucy and Margaret.
John Heintz, CFRE
Director of Development, Capital Projects
Phone Number: (812) 514-8464
John joined the ISU family in 2001 as one of the first directors of development for the colleges. He was hired to work with the College of Nursing and the College of Health and Human Performance. Currently, he is Interim Senior Director for Stewardship and Communication and Director of Development for Capital Projects. John is providing leadership and energy to Annual Fund Campaign, Stewardship and Research area, and Indiana State University's three capital projects: the new Student Recreation Center, University Hall (future home of the College of Education) and the Federal Building (future home of the College of Business). John has a BS degree from Ohio State University and has completed many master level courses at the University of Buffalo. He received his CFRE in 2007. John has spent his entire professional life raising money. He spent 25 years with the YMCA before coming to Indiana State eight years ago. He was the CEO of two independent YMCA's, branch Executive Director of two YMCA's, and Program Directors of two YMCA's throughout the Midwest. He also serves on the Association of Fundraising Professionals Indiana Chapter’s Board of Directors and is President-elect. John believes he helps inspire individuals to become involved by connecting their many positive memories and discussing what their education has helped them accomplish. Further, he discusses with them the impact that they could have on the students and the University through their involvement.
Kassidy Hiatt
Kassidy joined the ISU Foundation team in June 2010 as a Director of Development in the Indianapolis area. Kassidy is a 2007 graduate of Indiana State University. After graduation Kassidy moved to Naples, Florida where she embarked on a successful career as an outside sales representative for a Global 1000 company. Through her position at the ISU Foundation, Kassidy is looking forward to engaging alumni and friends with the University.
Eric D. Motycka
Director of Development Operations
Phone Number: (812) 514-8450
Eric Motycka joined the ISU Foundation in June of 2006 as the Director of Development for the College of Technology; and now serves as the Director of Development Operations. 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.
Charity joined the ISU Foundation team in 2008 and currently serves as the Executive Assistant for Development. Charity has spent more than 10 years in higher education, working previously for ISU’s Scott College of Business and in Public Relations at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She is currently pursuing a dual degree in Business Administration and Insurance and Risk Management at ISU. Charity supports the work of the Vice President and Associate Vice Presidents for Development by coordinating the day-to-day administrative activities in the office. She also plans and coordinates events and special projects for the MARCH ON! Campaign. Charity inspires others to get involved in the life of ISU with her enthusiasm and commitment to create meaningful experiences with those she interacts with.
Karen O’Rourke
Interim Vice President for Development
Phone Number: (812) 514-8475
Karen O'Rourke, Associate Vice President for Development for the Indiana State University Foundation has more than 20 years of experience in higher education fundraising and communications. She oversees annual and major gifts, research, stewardship and development communications for the ISU Foundation, where she has worked since 2005. She previously served as Director of Annual Giving for Rose-Holman Institute of Technology and as editor of the Marshall (Ill.) Independent Choice newspaper. She holds a bachelor's degree in English from Eastern Illinois University and a master's degree in educational leadership from Indiana State. She serves on several community boards, including Hospice of the Wabash Valley, Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, Wabash Valley Family Sports Center and is president of the Leadership Wabash Valley board. She was also named to the board of directors with the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) in 2011. Karen has a son, Brandon, who attends Indiana State, and a daughter Kirstin, who is a senior at Terre Haute South High School.
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Catherine Saunders
Interim Associate Vice President of Development
Phone Number: (812) 514-8437
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.
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Jill Shutt
Assistant Director of Donor Development
Phone Number: (812) 514-8460
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 now serves as the Assistant Director of Donor Development, assisting 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. She is the proud mother of two future Sycamores: Will and Claire. Jill inspires people to become involved in the life of Indiana State University by being a proud alumna, employee, and Terre Haute community member!
Amy Westgard
Executive Director of Strategic Development
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
Nancy Daffer
Assistant Director of Financial Services
Nancy has been a part of the Foundation since May 1983, serving in a variety of roles during that time. As the Assistant Director of Financial Services, 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.
Diana Hawkins
Gift Specialist
Diana Hawkins joined the ISU Foundation Operations team in summer 2010 as a Gift Specialist. For the seven years prior, she was administrative assistant to the Director of Development assigned to the College of Technology. Diana is a “retired” federal service employee with 33 years of service to the fleet at the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Crane, IN. As Manager of the Quality Assurance Department, Supply Directorate and Inventory Accuracy Officer, she was responsible for a $2.3B inventory and over 100K stock records. Diana completed the Public Management Certificate Program at IUPUI in 1993, as well as many leadership and management courses presented by various Army/Navy activities. She is married to Richard and they have an extended family of five children and seven grandchildren. She and her husband both shoot competition pistols and have many national and international trophies between them. Diana’s daughter Amy graduated from ISU with a degree in Criminology in 1991. Diana enjoys telling current and prospective students and parents about her daughter’s positive experience while attending ISU.
Kevin Hoolehan
Executive Vice President
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.
Brenda J. McBride
Director of Gift Management
Phone Number: (812) 514-8408
Brenda joined the Indiana State University Foundation as Director of Annual Giving in December 1995; and now serves as the Director of Gift Management. 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.
Rhonda Miller
Gift Specialist
Phone Number: (812) 514-8516
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.
Korenna Power
Staff Accountant
Phone Number: (812)514-8514
Email: kpower@indstatefoundation.org
Korenna joined the ISU Foundation team in August 2011 as the Staff Accountant. She received her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Indiana State University in 2006. Prior to joining the Foundation, Korenna held the Staff Accountant position at McCullough & Company. She and her husband, Greg, who is also an Indiana State alumnus, were married in December 2010. She and Greg reside in Farmersburg. Korenna enjoys spending time with family and friends, and spoiling her nephew, Braiden, as much as possible! ISU faith and loyalty run deep in Korenna’s family, and she looks forward to becoming an integral part to not only the Foundation, but the University. Go Sycamores!
Michelle Reeson
Vice President of Operations
Phone Number: (812) 514-8504
Michelle joined the Advancement Services team in September 2007. As Vice President of Operations, her responsibilities include administration of the reporting, data management, and financial functions of the Foundation. Prior to arriving at ISU, Michelle was a Director of Development for Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Nebraska. Her 15 years of experience in higher education also included roles in financial aid and admissions. She also has a corporate background, serving as a controller and executive recruiter. Michelle is a native of Norfolk, Nebraska; and a graduate of Doane College with a bachelors in mass communications. She will become an ISU alumna when she completes her graduate program in communications from ISU in 2010. Michelle also serves as a board member for Leadership Wabash Valley. Her husband, Greg, is a pharmacist at Walmart in Terre Haute; they have three children: Zane, Zach and Natalie.
Lori TingleyDirector of Financial Services
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.
Kale Walker
Kale joined the ISU Foundation in 2008. His responsibilities include overseeing the Foundation’s human resource responsibilities. He holds two degrees from Indiana State University and is pursuing a master’s in human resources development. Kale’s passion for people is what brought him to the Foundation. His caring ways, and his passionate for day-to-day work, provides the basis for his team member development perspectives. Kale has one son, Kale III. Kale's goal is to serve as the Chief Inspiration Officer of the Foundation.
Nicole Knox
Administrative Assistant
Nicole Knox 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 current responsibilities as Administrative Assistant are general assistant duties as well as scholarship and internet site assistant duties. Energy and enthusiastic charm are her best qualities.
Suzi Zurcher
Assistant Director of Information Services
Suzi took a position with ISU in 1999 as the Assistant to the Annual Fund Director and worked in that position until 2002, when she was promoted to Development Records Specialist. In June 2007, her position changed to Assistant Director of Services and Records; and currently serves as the Assistant Director of Information Services. Suzi lived in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Denver, Colorado, and returned to her hometown in 1998. She has one son, Brandon, who attends ISU and will graduate in 2009.
Dara Denny-Gard
Database Specialist
Phone Number: (812) 514-8581
Dara joined the Indiana State University Foundation as a Database Specialist in May 2011. She is a 2011 graduate of ISU wiht a Bachelor of Science in Business Education and a Bachelor of Science in Information Design and End-User Computing. Dara graduated from Marshall High School in Marshall, IL. She came to ISU because of the size and atmosphere of the campus. Her passion is working with technology and training others to utilize the full functionality available. Dara worked at the Foundation as a student while attending ISU, which has allowed for a positive transition to professional employment at the Foundation. Dara is currently planning her wedding, which will take place on October 1, 2011. She loves spending time with her family and friends, and playing with her dog, Captain Phil.
President’s Office
Annette Caldwell
Senior Executive Assistant
Annette joined the staff of the ISU Foundation in February of 1988. In 2007 she became the Senior Executive Assistant of the President of the Foundation. Her responsibilities include managing the affairs of the Foundation’s Office of the President, working with the Foundation Board's Executive Committee and serving on the Foundation's Technology Committee. Annette supports the mission of the Foundation by providing exemplary customer service to donors, alumni and friends of the University.
Dr. Gene C. Crume
President
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.
Casey DeGroote
Assistant General Manager,
Terre Haute REX Baseball
Phone Number: (812) 514-8434
Casey, a West Terre Haute native, joined the Foundation team as the Operations Manager for the Terre Haute REX Baseball team in March 2010. Currently, he serves as the Assistant General Manager and oversees the day to day operations for the REX. Casey graduated from Indiana State in 2009 with a B.S. in Exercise Science and coached on the ISU baseball team while attending school. Casey is married to Danielle DeGroote and received her Associates of Science degree in Nursing from Indiana State in 2001, and they have 2 daughters, Corynn (8), and Kyarra (5).
Brett Hagerman
Executive Director,
Sycamore Foundation Holdings
Brett joined the ISU Foundation in 2008 as Director of Development in the College of Business. Currently, Brett serves as the Executive Director of Sycamore Foundation Holdings, a subsidiary of the ISU Foundation. Brett previously spent ten years at the University of Salamanca in various roles. He received a B.A. from DePauw University in 1994 and a J.D. from Indiana University in 1998. Brett resides in Tampa, FL with his wife and two children. He is proud to represent and serve the ISU community, friends, and alumni in all his endeavors.
Candace Hiatt
Director of Planning
101 W. Ohio St., Suite 1175
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone Number: (317) 673-4290
E-mail: charper@indstatefoundation.org
Candace joined the ISU Foundation in July 2008 and currently serves as the Director of Planning. She is the coordinator for the Strategic Leadership Plan, ISUF Plan of Works, and the staff liaison to the Committee on Directors for the Foundation Board. Candace completed her bachelor's degree at ISU in 2007; and then moved to California to take a job as the Manager of Corporate Planning and Reporting. While there, she decided she wanted to be closer to home and moved back to Indiana to work for the Foundation. As an alumna of the University, Candace is very enthusiastic about ISU inspires others to get involved by sharing her and her love for the University.
Teddy Lenderman
Executive Director of Special Events
Teddy has been with the University/Foundation since 1976. She serves as the Director of Special Events. During her tenure at ISU, she has held several roles from the library, to University School, to Legal Affairs. She works directly with the staff in the presidents of the University and Foundation offices, coordinating events for both. She has a bachelor’s degree from ISU in speech and English education. Quite by accident, she fell into the event industry in 1985 and has never looked back. Teddy believes she inspires people to become involved with ISU by taking the time to meet the needs of individual guests at events. She takes great time and energy in selecting menus, designing rooms, seating charts, and décor to make every event an enjoyable experience for the guest. In doing so, she believes the guest can appreciate his/her time on campus even more.
John Newton
Emeritus Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Constituent Relations
John Newton serves as the Emeritus Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Constituent Relations. His first memories of Indiana State date back to the ISTC Gym and watching Sycamore basketball greats Johnny Dow and Johnny Robbins lead fast breaks! A native of Terre Haute, he graduated from Wiley High School in 1965 and ISU in 1970 and 1980. August of 2008 marked his 35th year as an ISU employee. His work experience includes alumni affairs, public relations and development. He states he has worked with great mentors and has come to know literally thousands of ISU alumni, and has an overwhelming love and appreciation for our alma mater. His older daughter Anne is an ISU graduate with degrees in Political Science and Spanish and is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center. His younger daughter Katy attended ISU and is completing her degree in Indianapolis. His stepson Craig is a graduate of the ISU School of Business with both a BS and MBA. His brothers and sister, nieces and nephews, aunts, and uncles all attended ISU.
Amy RomanFoundation Coordinator
Amy has been with the Foundation since September 2007. She began working with Teddy Lenderman in special events while she was an undergraduate student at ISU. After completing her B.S. in speech communication, public relations and a minor in marketing, she accepted a graduate assistantship with the Foundation. In her role as Foundation Coordinator, she will be working with Sycamore Foundation Holdings, Inc. and pursuing a master’s degree in public administration. Amy enjoys encouraging people to come back to campus to rediscover the new landscape of ISU.
Roland SheltonAssociate Vice President for Constituent Relations and
General Manager of Terre Haute Rex Baseball
Phone Number: (812) 514-8518
E-mail:
rshelton@indstatefoundation.org
Roland Shelton joined the ISU Foundation as Associate Vice President for Constituent Relations and General Manger of the Terre Haute Rex franchise. He brings a wealth of management experience to the position with over 19 years of service in the private and public sectors. As general manager for the Terre Haute Rex Baseball team, Roland will run the day-to-day operations and oversee all aspects of the team, including: personnel, budget, operations, facility management, and marketing. His professional experience includes positions at General Motors, Philip Morris USA, Coke Cola USA, and Campbell Soup Company. His career in higher education began at his alma mater, Western Kentucky University, in athletics development. His career in development includes his most recent position at Park University in Kansas City,KS, where he served as the Associate Vice President for Advancement.
Margaret (Maggie) Slaven
Executive Director of Foundation Relations
Phone Number: (812) 514-8494
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 Executive Director of Foundation Relations. 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 and her husband, David, enjoy spending time with their children; Daniel (Kaylee), Erika and Annie. They also have four grandchildren; Cody, Morgan, Tori and Gabe.
Elizabeth (Liz) Tuttle celebrated her 13th year at Indiana State University by retiring; however she will continue to serve the Foundation as the Emerita Director of Alumni Communications, and primarily be responsible for planning alumni travel. For the first twelve years, she served as the Associate Director of the Alumni Association. Her responsibilities included homecoming, Distinguished Alumni Awards Reunion, Alumni Travel Program, GOLD Awards, Alumni Update, and Founders Day, as well as other various special events. She also worked with the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Before coming to ISU, Liz was the Director of Alumni Affairs at Saint Mary-of-the Woods College, where she received her degree in education. She taught for a few years until taking time off to be at home with her two daughters. Liz and her family moved to Terre Haute from Madrid, Spain, where her husband served in the U.S. Air Force. Her family includes husband, Rick, and her two daughters, Christina and Betsy. She has four grandchildren; and all the family resides in Terre Haute. Christina is a graduate of Saint Mary’s and Betsy has two degrees from Indiana State. Liz believes she inspires people to become involved in the life of ISU by providing good “customer service.” She is willing to help the alumni and constituents who call or visit the campus with whatever their needs may be.
Camille joined the ISU Foundation team in August 2010. She currently serves as Constituent Relations Coordinator, specifically working with the African-American Alumni Council. Camille received her bachelor’s degree in legal studies from Indiana State University in 2007 and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Human Resource Development. Her parents and two siblings are also ISU alumni. Her father, Charlie Brown, retired from the University after 35 years of service. As a proud parent of two, Camille is looking forward to raising two future Sycamores of her own, Gavin and Gracynn.