BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Leadership Ventures is fortunate to have the following leaders currently serving on our board.

Lee Lewellen - Chair

Senior Vice-President, Thomas P. Miller and Associates

Pat Wachtel - Secretary & Treasurer

Executive Director, Girls Incorporated of Indianapolis

Ms. Wachtel has held a variety of leadership positions throughout her career, including twelve years as vice president of community and corporate relations for Irwin Mortgage Corporation and one year as interim president of Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana. She has also been an active community volunteer, serving on the boards of Trustee Leadership Development, Indiana Grantmakers Alliance, Dayspring Center, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation.

Scott Evenbeck

Dean, University College

Scott E. Evenbeck is Professor of Psychology and Dean of the University College at Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI). He has been a national leader in the design and assessment of general education, including the development, ongoing implementation, and assessment of IUPUI's outcomes for student learning.

He has served as President of the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes, the American Lung Association of Indiana, the Association for Continuing Higher Education and the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Indianapolis and currently serves on the Board of the Indianapolis Arts Center and the Urban League of Indianapolis.

Dick Hester

Senior Partner, Sunbelt Indiana Business Resource

Dick Hester led the Leadership Ventures Board for the past two years with his term ending the beginning of 2008. In addition, he has been either the chairman or on the board of directors of the following: Sigma Chi International Fraternity, American Red Cross, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, United Way of Central Indiana, Hispanic Education Center, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Indianapolis Athletic Club, Boy Scouts of America and is a graduate and past chairman of the distinguished Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Series.

Linda Kirby

Program Director, Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series

Susie Peebles

Chief Financial Officer, Walther Cancer Institute Foundation

William Pitts

Retired CEO, United Way of Madison County

Mr. Pitts was most recently President and CEO of the United Way of Madison County after a 30 year career wtih General Motors Corporation's Delco Remy Division. He also serves on the board of Prevent Blindness Indiana and is married with two grown sons.

Yvonne Shaheen

Retired CEO, Long Electric

Molly Wilkinson Chavers

Executive Director, Indy Hub, Inc.

Molly’s epic journey up I-70 to Indianapolis began in Terre Haute, Indiana where she was born and raised. In 1998, she graduated from DePauw University with a double major in political science and communication. A semester in Washington, D.C. spurred an interest in public policy and politics, and when she landed in Indianapolis in the fall of 1998, she found herself working in the office of Governor Frank O’Bannon. Molly was hired by the Indiana Democratic Party in 1999 and worked her way up from multi-purpose girl to Deputy Campaign Manager for a U.S. senate campaign then becoming the Government Relations Liaison for Central Indiana Health Systems and St. Vincent Hospital until early 2002.

In May 2005, Molly landed her soul gig – helping the Indianapolis young professional community make its mark on our great city. A self-described cheerleader for her new hometown, Molly strives to make Indy Hub a resource for anyone looking to get involved in the city, develop their leadership potential, or find people who share a common passion.