University Leadership
Board of Trustees
The Butler University Board of Trustees, comprised of alumni, community and corporate leaders, meets four times a year. The Trustees are charged with fiscal and strategic oversight and governance of Butler University.
To provide feedback to the Trustees, please send an email to trustees@butler.edu.
Jatinder-Bir (Jay) Singh Sandhu—Chair of the Board of Trustees
Personal Information
Birthplace: Chandigarh, India
Spouse: Roop K. Sandhu
Children: Nirvair and Naveen
Education
BS, Zoology & Physics, Butler University, 1987
MBA, University of Detroit, 1991
Current Profession
CEO, NYC, Inc.
Honors and Awards
Butler University "50 under 50"
Present Civic Activities
Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation
Michigan Minority Business Development Council Scholarship Committee
Butler University Board of Trustees
Past Civic Activities
Tuck School of Business Minority Business Executive Program, Trustee
Professional/Organizational Memberships
YPO (Young Presidents Organization)
Interests
Golf, skeet-shooting, reading, and travel
Gary Aletto
Personal Information
Spouse: Rebecca
Three children.
Education
B.S., Duquesne University, Pittsburgh
Current Profession
Owner and chief operating officer, Bright Sheet Metal Co since 1986
Owner and president of GSA Investment Company Inc. since 1992
Current Civic/Board Activities
Board of Trustees, Butler University
Leadership Committee, The Campaign for Hinkle Fieldhouse
Board of Directors, The Community Health Network Foundation
Board of Directors, The 500 Festival
Board of Directors, The Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship Foundation
Past Civic/Activities/Boards
Board of Directors, Methodist Sports Medicine and Research Foundation
Board of Directors, Carmel Dads Club
Alex Anglin
Personal Information
Spouse: Lindsey Anglin ’11
Education
BS Accounting, Butler University, 2010
Current Profession
Associate Consultant, Manufacturing Finance, Eli Lilly & Company
Professional Experience
Corporate Audit Services, Eli Lilly & Company
Risk Assurance Associate, PwC
Current Civic/Board Activities
Diversity Task Force Council, Indiana CPA Society
Past Civic/Activities/Boards
VP, Greater Indianapolis National Association of Black Accountants
Advisory Board Member, Avondale Meadows YMCA
Interests
Sports, Traveling, Reading
Dennis (Denny) L. Bassett
Personal Information
Spouse: Dr. Sally Brown Bassett
Children: Ashley, Darin, and Laura
Education
BS, Business, Eastern Illinois University, 1970
MBA, Butler University, 1979
Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University, 1982
Current Profession
Public Finance Director, Indiana Finance Authority
Professional Experience
Director, Department of Financial Institutions, State of Indiana
Chief Executive Officer (Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky Region), JPMorgan Chase
Chief Executive Officer (Indiana), Bank One, 2003-2005
President (Indiana), Huntington Bank, 2001-2003
Senior Managing Director and Manager (Large Corporate Banking), Bank One Capital Markets, 1998-2001
Senior Vice President and Manager (Large Corporate Banking-Midwest Division), First Chicago NBD, 1995-1998
Senior Credit Officer, Large Corporate Banking (Indiana, Kentucky and Southwest Ohio), NBD, 1995
Senior Vice President and Manager of the Indiana Corporate Group, NBD, 1992-1994
Senior Vice President and Manager of Metropolitan Division, Indiana National Bank, 1991-1992
Present Civic Activities
Butler University Board of Trustees
Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, Director
Indiana Sports Corporation, Director
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Director
Center for Leadership Development, Director
Arts Council of Indianapolis, Director
Sharon L. Bassett Foundation Board President
Ambassadors for Children Corporate Advisor
Past Civic Activities
Indiana Neighborhood Housing Partnership
Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
Peyback Foundation
BehaviorCorp
Interests
Golf, the arts, reading
P. Scott Bening
Personal Information
Spouse: Mary Bening
Children: P. Scott Bening, Jr. '14, and William "Billy" Bening '17
Education
St. Lawrence University, 1981
University of Illinois at Chicago, 1994
Current Profession
President and CEO, MonoSol LLC
Honors and Awards
Inducted as a Fellow of The Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana.
Honored by the 111th Congress of the United States by Congressman Peter Visclosky.
Professional Organizational Memberships
Member of Chicago’s Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame.
Kathryn (Katie) G. Betley
Personal Information
Spouse: Leonard (Len)
Children: James Robert and Thomas Lee
Education
BA, History with minor in Secondary Education, DePauw University, 1964
Current Profession
Community Leader
Honors and Awards
B'nai B'rith Woman of the Year
Community Service Award—Indianapolis Ambassadors
Hoosier Heritage Lifetime Achievement Award
Indiana Academy
Indianapolis Volunteer of the Year Award—United Way
John W. Heiney Award for Philanthropy
Stanley K. Lacy Community Service Award
Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series
Ursa Major Award—Alpha Phi Fraternity
Volunteer Fundraiser Award (National Society of Fundraising Exec., IN Chapter)
Woman of Distinction—Soroptimist International of Indianapolis
Current Civic Activities
Board of Trustees, Butler University, Past Chair
Indiana Sports Corporation, Assistant Secretary of Board
Board of Directors:
- Community Hospitals Inc.
- Community Hospitals Network Board
- United Way of Central Indiana
- Indiana Chapter Nature Conservancy Trustee
- Indiana State Museum Foundation
- Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Trustee
- Indianapolis Zoological Society
- Citizens Gas Board of Trustees
Past Civic Activities
Board of Directors:
- Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana (Chairman)
- Fine Arts Society
- Indianapolis Chapter American Red Cross
- Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission, Member
- Pax/Indianapolis, Vice President Volunteer Services
- Junior League of Indianapolis, President
- Community Hospitals Foundation, Inc.
- Civic Theater
- Visionary Enterprises, Inc.
Interests
Reading, history, and photography
Bryan Brenner
Personal Information
Spouse: Elaine Brenner (Miller) ’94
Children: Caroline, Grace, John Michael, and Lily
Education
BS, Public/Corporate Communication and Journalism, Butler University, 1995
Current Profession
Founder and CEO, FirstPerson
Current Civic Activities
The Oaks Academy
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Aspire Indiana
National Advisory Board of Directors for NFP Benefits.
Keith W. Burks
Personal Information
Spouse: Tina
Children: Kristin
Education
BS, Accounting, Indiana University, 1983
MBA, Business Administration, Butler University, 1990
Certified Public Accountant
Current Profession
Bindley Capital Partners, Partner
Current Civic Activities
Board of Trustees, Butler University
Professional Organization Memberships (selected)
Young Presidents Organization
Interests
Golf
Gary Butkus
Education
Butler University—BS Pharmacy, 1988
Boston College—Certification in Corporate Citizenship, 2002
Universidad Internacional—Intermediate Spanish Immersion, 2003
Current Profession
Director, Alliance Management, Eli Lilly and Company
Professional Experience
Director of Health Education, Eli Lilly and Company
Honors and Awards
Butler University Young Alumni Achievement Award (1996)
Butler University College of Pharmacy Distinguished Alumni (2004)
Six Sigma Black Belt of the Year, Eli Lilly and Company
US Demand Realization Peer Award, Eli Lilly and Company
US Medical Leadership Award, Eli Lilly and Company
US Medical Director's Council, Eli Lilly and Company
Current Civic Activities
Butler University Alumni Board of Directors
Board of Trustees, Butler University
Giving Sum
Past Civic Activities
Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Board of Visitor
Detroit Institute of Arts, Board of Trustees
Michigan Opera Theater Young Professionals Board
Nova Southeastern College of Pharmacy Advisory Board
Professional Organization Memberships
Indiana Pharmacists Association
American Pharmaceutical Association
Personal interests
Travel and cooking
John D. Cooke
Personal Information
Spouse: Judith Anne, I.U. '64
Children: J. Christopher, Notre Dame, '87, I.U. Law/CPA - 1993, CIMA
Brian Cooke, I.U. '89, CIMA
Education
BS, Butler University, 1962
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER,™ Professional, 1981
Current Profession
Managing Director, Investments, Senior Institutional Consultant, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Past Professional Activities
Captain U.S. Air Force Pilot—1962–1969
Prudential Securities Senior Alliance, 1990–present
Chairman's Council, Prudential Securities, 1975–present
Honors and Awards
Butler Medal—1997
Wells Fargo Advisors' Lifetime Premier Advisor Award, 2012
Vietnam Medal, 1965 and 1968
Wachovia Way Award 2004—Top Advisor in all Categories
Barron Magazine "Top 100" Financial Advisors, 2004–2009*
Top Ranked Advisor Teams in America, #1 Family Team 2008 Research Magazine
Wachovia Securities—Premier Advisor 2004–present
Top Ranked Advisor Teams in American #2 Family Teams 2005—Research Magazine/The Winner's Circle
America's Top 50 Financial Advisors—Registered Representative Magazine 2005
The Winners Circle Publication—Top 30 Financial Advisors of United States by R. J. Shook, 2002*
The Best Brokers in America—Registered Rep 2002
Financial Advisor of the Year—Prudential Securities - 1995
Research Magazine Broker Hall of Fame—1994–present
Outstanding Broker Award 1994 Registered Representative Magazine
*Criteria for these accolades is generally based on, but may be not excluded to, professional credentials, wealth management focus, tenure in industry, productivity, assets under management, compliance records and client satisfaction reports.
Current Civic/Board Activities
Butler University Board of Trustees
Barefoot Beach, Board of Directors
Past Civic/Activities/Boards
Community Hospitals of Indiana—Board of Directors
Community Hospital North—Chairman, Board of Directors
Control Devices Inc. Board of Directors
Phi Delta Theta National Advisor
Butler University Alumni Association—Board of Trustees
St. Vincent's Hospital Legacy Committee
Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Church—Finance Committee
Interests
Golf and travel
Rollin (Rollie) M. Dick
Personal Information
Spouse: Cheri Dick
Children: Jeri L. Ballantine, Lawrence E. Dick, Tami S. Dick
Education
Associate's Degree from American Institute of Business, Des Moines, Iowa - 1950
Current Profession
Consultant, MH Equity Investors, LLC (retired)
Honors and Awards
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
National Underwriter Magazine Top Ten Insurance Executives of the Year
2000 Arti Award from Arts Council of Indianapolis
Current Civic Activities
Board of Trustees Butler University
Board of Directors/Trustees:
- Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting, Inc.
- Indianapolis Civic Theatre, Past Chairman
- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- 21st Century Charter School, Vice Chairman
- Greater Educational Opportunities Foundation
- Indiana Civil Liberties Union Foundation
- Tech Point Foundation
Past Civic Activities
Board of Directors/Trustees:
- Salvation Army, Chairman
- Crossroads Rehabilitation Center, Chairman
- Planned Parenthood of Indiana
- Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Treasurer
- Indiana Repertory Theatre, Treasurer
- Bosma Industry for the Blind
- Community Foundation of Boone County
- Educational CHOICE Charitable Trust
- Junior Achievement
Professional Organization Memberships
Certified Public Accountant, Indiana
Interests
Family, theatre, music
Jim Dickson
Personal Information
Spouse: Allison
Children: Madison, David, Andrew, and Stella
Education
BA, Accounting with minor in Speech Communications, Butler University, 1995
Current Profession
President, David A Noyes and Company
Current Civic Activities
The Center of Philanthropy
Keith R. Faller
Personal Information
Spouse: Sarah MBA ’90
Children: Amy, Meredith, Matt
Education
Associate Degree, Robert Morris University
BS, Butler University, 1971
MBA, Butler University, 1978
Current Profession
Executive Vice President, Wellpoint (Retired, 1/2007)
CEO & President, Wellpoint Central Region (Retired, 1/2007)
Present Civic Activities
Board of Trustees, Butler University
Board of Visitors, Kelley School of Business
Board of Trustees, University High School
Board of Governors, Orchard School
Board of Advisors, Regions Bank
Board of Directors, Wellness Community
Past Civic Activities
Chair, Orchard Trustees
Board, Indiana Prevention of Child Abuse
Board of Visitors, Andre B. Lacy School of Business, Butler University
Professional Organization Membership
Chartered Financial Analysts
Interests
Travel, recreational sports, reading, movies/plays
Craig E. Fenneman
Personal Information
Spouse: Mary Stover Fenneman
Children: Kate, Brent, Emily, Jessica, Samantha, and Victoria
Education
BA, Economics, Butler University, 1971
Indiana University School of Law, 1971-1973
Current Profession
Owner and CEO, Fenneman and Associates
Professional Experience
Owner/CEO, Southern Bells, Inc. (Taco Bell, KFC restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois)
Partner, Fenneman and Brown Partnership
Honors and Awards
Regional Outstanding Operations Award - Taco Bell Corporation
2007 Ernst & Young Indiana Entrepreneur of the Year
YMCA Camp Carson Outstanding Volunteer Award and Hall of Fame
Boy Scouts of America, Silver Beaver, Award of Merit, Silver Antelope, Distinguished Eagle
Butler SGA President
"James Orr Award" Outstanding Volunteer, YMCA of Southwest Indiana
Lauraland Award for 2010 National Outstanding Development Franchisee, Taco Bell Corporation
Present Civic/Professional Activities
Board of Trustees, Butler University
Boy Scouts of America National Foundation Board, National Marketing Committee, Central
Regional Vice President of Marketing
President, YMCA Camp Carson, Board of Directors
Morgan County Park and Recreation Board
Past Civic Activities
White River Park Games, Board
Mapletara Utilities, President
Hoosier Trails Council, BSA, President
YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, Board
LAS Board of Visitors, Butler University
Barbara Jordon YMCA, Board Member
United Foodservice Purchase Coop Board
National Taco Bell Franchise Association, Executive Board
Morgan County Community Foundation, Board
Foxcliff Community Association, Board
Interests
Travel, art collection, painting, golf, hiking
Thomas (Tom) J. Fischer
Personal Information
Spouse: Maribeth Zay Fischer '74
Children: Andrew, Katherine, Sarah, and James
Education
BA, Zoology/Chemistry, Butler University, 1975
Doctor of Medicine, Indiana University, 1979
Internship, University of Washington, 1979–1980
Resident of Orthopedics, University of Washington, 1980–1984
Current Profession
Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the hand and upper extremity, Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center
Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University Medical Center
Chairman, Hand Surgery Department, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis
Honors and Awards
Most outstanding male student award, Butler University, 1975
Chief Resident at University of Washington Hospital, 1983
Upjohn Clinical Practice & Humanitarian Award, Harborview Medical Center, 1984
Resident Selection Committee, University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics
Outstanding Clinical Faculty, Indiana University Department of Orthopaedics, 2004
Current Civic Activities
Board of Trustees, Butler University
Team Physician, Butler University
Past Civic Activities
Design committee, St. Monica's Church
Strategic Planning Committee, Sycamore School
Hoosier Environmental Council
Indiana Department of Natural Resources Water & Resource Regulation
Board Member, December, 2000–2005
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Board of Visitors, Butler University
Professional Organization Memberships (selected)
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
Indiana State Medical Association
Indiana Orthopaedic Society, Active member, 7/91
St. Vincent's Hand Society
Hoosier Safety Council
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Active member, 1993
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, Active member, 9/27/93
American Orthopaedic Association, Active Member, June 2002
American Orthopaedic North America/American Orthopaedic International Hand Expert Group, 2005
Interests
Bicycling, canoe racing, camping, hiking, fishing, and cross-country skiing
Jana Fuelberth
Education
BS Marketing, Lacy School of Business, Butler University, 2010
Current Profession
President and Co-founder of Analytic.li; Co-founder of HireCredit; Partner in Beyond Payroll
Current Civic/Board Activities
Butler University Young Alumni Board
Indianapolis Zoo Council
Past Civic/Activities/Boards
Habitat for Humanity All Women’s Build
Interests
Entrepreneurship, Travel, Fitness
Chris Gahl
Personal Information
Spouse: Catherine (Eberspacher) Gahl ’00
Children: Kanoa and Kai
Education
BA, Communications, Butler University
Current Profession
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Visit Indy
Ronald N. Langston
Personal Information
Spouse: Inga Bumbary-Langston
Education
Degrees from the University of Iowa, City University of New York, and Harvard University
Current Profession
Principal, Langston Global Enterprises LLC, Des Moines, Iowa
Professional Experience
National Director, U.S. Minority Business Development Agency
Vice President, Organizational and Administrative Management, EMCO Manufacturing
Director, Economic Development, Institute for Social and Economic Development
Director, National Markets, Principal Financial Group
Vice President, Governmental Affairs, Greater Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Federation
Special Assistant, Office of Secretary, Congressional Affairs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senate
Legislative Research Analyst, Iowa General Assembly
Honors & Awards
Iowa Literary Award
Ronald H. Brown Economic Development Prism Award,Minorities Magazine
Asian Business Strategic Thinker Award
National Diversity Gala Best Practice's Government Leader Award
Present Civic Activities
Global Entrepreneurship Initiative, United Negro College Fund Special Program Corporation, Senior Fellow
Villanova School of Business, Dean's Advisory Council
Omega Psi Phi, fraternal member
Sigma Pi Phi, fraternal member
African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church
Past Civic Activities
Iowa Commission on the Status of African Americans, Past Chairman
Iowa Department of Transportation, State Commissioner
Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) conference at Mauritius (2002) and Senegal (2005), Delegate
American Council of Young Political Leaders, to West Germany, France, NATO, Belgium, Delegate
George Washington University Health Advisory Committee on Africa, Member
Robin Lauth
Personal Information
Spouse: Robert Lauth
Children: Leigh Ann Lauth O’Neill, Esq.; Dr. Elizabeth Lauth Powers, OD; Laura K. Lauth, Esq.
Education
MS Elementary Education, Butler University 1982
BS Elementary Education, Butler University 1977
Current Profession
President, Lauth Family Foundation, Inc.
Professional Experience
Opened, owned, and managed the first three free-standing Vera Bradley retail stores
Elementary teacher, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Current Civic/Board Activities
Vice President Lake Maxincuckee Association
Junior League
Interests
Spending time with my husband and family, passionate about reading, playing Mah Jongg, and Euchre
Jane Magnus-Stinson
Personal Information
Spouse: Bill Stinson
Children: Jill and Grace
Education
BA, Liberal Arts & Sciences, French, Butler University, 1979, cum laude
JD, Indiana University School of Law, 1983, cum laude
Associate Editor of Indiana Law Review
Current Profession
U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana—appointed by President Barack Obama, June 2010
Professional Experience
Magistrate Judge, Southern District of Indiana, 2007–2010
Judge, Marion Superior Court (Indianapolis), Criminal Division, 1995–2007
Associate Presiding Judge, Marion Superior Court, Criminal Division, 2005–2006
Supervising Judge, Marion Superior Probation Department, 1997–2001
Deputy Chief of Staff and Counsel for Indiana Gov. Evan Bayh
Private law practice, Lewis and Wagner
Honors and Awards
Butler University Alumni Association, Robert Todd Duncan Alumnus Achievement Award, 2013
Indianapolis Bar Association, Paul H. Buchanan Award of Excellence, 2012
IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Distinguished Alumni Award, 2012
Named by Lawdragon.com to 500 Leading Judges in America, 2006
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Outstanding Judge, 2005
Indianapolis Bar Association Women in Law Division, Antoinette Dakin Leach Award, 2002
Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Judge of the Year, 2000
Indiana Judicial Center, Decade of Teaching Award
Present Civic/Professional Activities
Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis, adjunct faculty member, 1988–1995, 2000
National Institute for Advocacy, Mid-Central Trial Advocacy Workshop, team leader and faculty member, 1990–present
Nottingham Law School and Freshfields, Bruckhaus, Deringer (London), Advance Litigation LLM program faculty, 2001-2002
Seventh Circuit, Federal, and Indiana bar associations, member
Indianapolis Bar Foundation, Distinguished Fellow, member, and past vice president
IBA Bar Leadership Series, member of steering committee, past chair and moderator
Indiana State Bar Association Federal Judiciary Committee, member and former chair
Christamore House, director of board
Indiana University School of Law In Indianapolis, Board of Visitors, member and immediate past chair
Butler University College of Education, Board of Visitors, member
Phi Kappa Phi scholastic honorary, member
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, lector and choir member
Past Civic/Professional Activities
Sagamore Inn of Court, emeritus member
IBA Professionalism Committee, co-chair, 2007
IBA Pro Bono Committee, chair, 2005–2006
Indiana Judicial Conference, board of directors, member
Indiana Judges Association, board of managers, member, and Criminal Jury Instructions Committee, chair
Big Sisters of Central Indiana, board of directors, past president, and Community Advisory Board, member
Wishard Memorial Hospital Foundation, board of directors, past president
Thomas Mathers
Personal Information
Spouse: Michele I. Mathers, OTR/L
Children: Tucker Mathers, Tufts University 2017; Savannah Mathers, Butler University 2020
Education
BS, United States Military Academy, West Point 1988
Current Profession
Partner, Pappas Ventures
Professional Experience
CEO, CoLucid Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NaSDAQ: CLCD)
CEO, Peptimmune, Inc.
CEO, Cell Based Delivery, Inc.
Vice President and General Manager, Cardion AG
Vice President, Genzyme Corporation (NASDAQ: GENZ)
Military Experience
Captain, United States Army Aviation, AH-64 Pilot
Current Civic/Board Activities
Chairman, Déclion Holdings
Past Civic/Activities/Boards
Director, Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), Chairman, Intellectual Property Committee
Director, CoLucid Pharmaceuticals, Peptimmune, Cell Based Delivery, CureFAKtor Pharmaceuticals
Chairman, Parish Finance Council, St. Rose of Lima Church
Head Coach, Football and Women’s Lacrosse
School Committee, Masconomet Regional School District
Interests
Family, Sports, Travel, Fishing, National Security
Beth Morris
Personal Information
Spouse: Doug Morris
Children: Abigail and Andrew
Education
BS, Pharmacy, Butler University, 1978
Current Profession
Independent Consultant in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in manufacturing/quality assurance and new product development
Professional Experience
Senior Director, CMC Project Management, Eli Lilly and Co.
Senior Director, Global Clinical Trial Materials, Eli Lilly and Co.
Senior Director, Development Projects Management, Eli Lilly and Co.
Various management and technical roles in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, technical services, and project management with Eli Lilly and Co.
Honors and Awards
Butler University Most Outstanding Female, 1977
Lilly Chairman’s Ovation Award nominee for excellence in mentoring, 1999
Butler University “50 Under 50,” 2004
Butler University COPHS Distinguished Alumna, 2004
Current Civic/Board Activities
President, Butler University Alumni Board of Directors
Director, Wawasee Area Property Owners Association
Member, Ecology Committee of Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation
Past Civic/Activities/Boards
Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Board of
Visitors 2003–2016
Advocate at Come to Me Food Pantry
Adult Sunday School Teacher, Fishers United Methodist Church
Member of Vestry at Holy Family Episcopal Church
Interests
Family, recreational sports, reading, cooking, travel
Kevin Morris
Personal Information
Spouse: Tonya
Children: Christian
Education
BS, Business, Butler University, 1995
MBA, Butler University College of Business, 1996
JD, University of Chicago Law School, 2002
Current Profession
Corporate Partner with the Chicago office of the law firm Kirkland & Ellis
Honors and Awards
Hilton U. Brown Alumni Achievement Award
Current Civic Activities
Chicago Secretarial Review Committee
Chicago Legal Assistant Review Committee
Chicago Recruiting Committee
Board of Directors, Chicago Committee
Indiana Sports Corporation
Advisory Panel for the Butler Business Consulting Group (Investment Committee)
Past Civic Activities
Chicago Council on Urban Affairs
Black Alumni Association
Jamie Phillippe
Personal Information
Spouse: Michael Thoney
Education
BA, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Psychology, Butler University, 1973
MAT, Psychology, Butler University
Current Profession
Vice President of Development and Donor Services, Chicago Community Trust (retired)
Honors and Awards
AFP Benjamin Franklin Award—for long-standing service and leadership to the non-profit community, 2004
AFP President's Award—the first person to have been recognized with both honors, 1998
Present Civic/Professional Activities
Cancer Wellness Center, Northbrook, Board of Directors, Past President, 1993–present
Chicago Foundation for Women, (2001–present), Alumnae Council, previous member, Board of Directors, 1995–2001
Butler University Board of Visitors, College of Business, 1999–present
Butler University Board of Trustees, 2009–present
North Park University Axelson Center for Non-Profit Management (2000–present)—Advisory Board
Council on Foundations
Women in the Development Professions, member, founding group
Past Civic/Professional Activities
Butler University Campaign Cabinet, 2004–2009
Butler University Board of Trustees—Advancement Committee, 1991–1995
Butler University Alumni Board, past president, 1991–1995
DePaul University, Chairman and adjunct faculty member, the Institute for Non-Profit Management, 1999–2003
Kittleman & Associates, Executive Search Firm, (1996–2001), Corporate Board Member
Arts & Business Council (1999–2002)—Board of Directors, Chairman of Board Development
Kappa Alpha Theta (1997–2000)—National Donor Relations Committee
Museum of Science and Industry, Vice President, External Affairs and Strategic Initiatives, 1995–2008
The Alford Group Inc., Senior Vice President and National Marketing Director, 1992–1995
Sumner Rahr & Company, Vice President, 1987–1992
Bellarmine College, 1985–1987
Louisville Ballet, Director of Development, 1983–1985
Interests
Sailing, ballet, and dance
Aaron Schamp
Personal Information
Spouse: Margaret (Meg) Schamp
Children: Henry, Lidia, Amelia
Education
BS, Finance, Butler University, 1993
Current Profession
Partner/ITPA Midwest Regional Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Indianapolis
Current Civic Activities
Board of Trustees, Butler University
Member, Lacy School of Business Board of Visitors
Member, Lacy School of Business Emerging Alumni Group
Professional Organization Memberships (selected)
Member, Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series Class of XXXI.
Howard Schrott
Personal Information
Spouse: Diana Mutz
Education
BS, Radio Television with minor in Business, Butler University, 1976
JD, Indiana University School of Law, 1983
Current Profession
President, Schrott Consulting
Honors and Awards
Butler University Cornerstone Society
Current Civic Activities
Butler University Board of Trustees
Indianapolis Museum of Art Board of Governors
Past Civic Activities
Butler University Jordan College of Fine Arts Board of Visitors
Board of Directors:
- Peace Center for the Performing Arts (Greenville, SC)
- Greenville (SC) County Humane Society
- Indianapolis Wind Ensemble
- Riley Institute Diversity Leadership Initiative
- Greenville Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute
- United Way (Charlotte, NC)
Professional/Organizational Memberships
Former Director—Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association
Member—National Association of Corporate Directors
Interests
Photography and travel
Joshua L. Smiley
Personal Information
Children: Nicholas, Gabby, and Anna
Education
BA, History, Harvard University, 1993
Current Profession
Senior Vice President, Finance, Eli Lilly and Company, and Corporate Controller and Chief Financial Officer for Lilly Research Laboratories
Professional Experience
Deployment Leader for Six Sigma Eli Lilly and Company, 2004‐2007
Director, U.S. Business‐to‐Government, Eli Lilly and Company, 2002‐2004
Director, U.S. Business‐to‐Business Strategic Marketing, Eli Lilly and Company, 2000‐2002
Financial Advisor, Putnam Associates
Financial Advisor, Prudential Securities
Present Civic Activities
Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Board of Directors
Past Civic Activities
Aspire Indiana, Board of Directors
Interests
Running, reading, football, spending time with my children.
Bill Soards
Personal Information
Spouse: Ann Soards ’95
Children: Katelyn and Allison
Education
BS, Telecommunications, Butler University, 1996
Current Profession
President, AT&T Indiana
Professional Experience
President, AT&T Colorado
Regional VP-Public Affairs, AT&T Midwest
Director-Government Relations, AT&T Indiana
County Councilor, Boone County, Indiana
City Councilor, Indianapolis, Indiana
Founder/VP, Livengood, Soards & Assoc.
Current Civic/Board Activities
Indiana Chamber, Board of Directors & Executive Committee
Indiana Technology & Innovation Council, Co-Chair
Indiana Manufacturers Assn., Board of Directors
Indiana Broadband & Technology Assn., Board of Directors
Techpoint, Board of Directors
Nextech, Board of Directors
Past Civic/Activities/Boards
Indiana Guard Reserve
Colorado technology Assn.
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation
Butler University alumni assn.
Mile High United Way
Brian Stemme
Personal Information
Married with four children
Education
BS Accounting, Butler University
Current Profession
As a Director at BioCrossroads, responsible for identifying and developing opportunities for growth within Indiana’s life sciences sector. Work includes early-stage investing, performing market research, and developing public-private partnerships.
Professional Experience
Central Indiana Corporate Partnership–Economic Development and Early-Stage Investing
Eli Lilly and Company–Corporate Affairs and Finance
Arthur Andersen LLP–Audit and Tax
Current Civic Activities
Indiana University Kelley School of Business—Center for the Business of Life Sciences Advisory Board (2016–2018)
Indy Science Connect—Co-Founder (2016–2018)
Past Civic/Activities/Boards
Butler University—President, Alumni Association and Member, Board of Trustees (2005–2008)
Economic Club of Indianapolis—Programming Committee (2014–2015)
U.S. Department of State—Barcelona, Spain–Consultant, Innovation Clusters (2013)
Interests
Cycling, reading, architecture, Butler basketball
Tracy Wilhelmy Stevens
Personal Information
Spouse: Brad
Children: Brady and Kinsley
Education
JD, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, 2004
BA, DePauw University, 1999
Current Profession
Attorney
Professional Experience
BSBC LLC., Manager
Coaches' Huddle, Co-Chair
Bingham McHale, LLP, Labor & Employment Associate, 2004–2009
Partners In Housing Development Corp., 1999–2001
IUPUI, Associate Faculty, Spring 2001
Current Civic Activities
Greater Boston Food Bank, Board of Advisors
Steven F. Walker
Personal Information
Spouse: Brenda A. (Brost) Walker
Children: John, Sara, Victoria
Education
BS, Boston University, 1980
Current Profession
Chairman and CEO, Walker Information Inc.
Current Civic/Board Activities
Butler University Board of Trustees
Director, United Way of Central Indiana
Secretary/Treasurer of the Walker Family Foundation School
Past Civic/Board Activities
Board Member, Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
Chairman, Better Business Bureau of Central Indiana
Chairman, Indiana Chapter of Young Presidents Organization
Chairman, American Teleservices Association
Campaign Chairman, United Way of Central Indiana
James (Jim) P. White
Personal Information
Spouse: Anna
Education
BA, History, University of Iowa, 1953
J.D, Law, University of Iowa, 1956
LLM, George Washington University, 1959
University of Michigan—Carnegie-Post-Doctoral Fellowship, 1964–1965
Current Profession
Professor Emeritus, Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis
Consultant Emeritus on Legal Education to the American Bar Association
Honors and Awards
Order of Coif
Honorary Degrees: University of the Pacific, John Marshall Law School, Widener University, Whittier College, Campbell University, South Western University, Quinnipiac College, California Western Law School, Roger Williams University, New England School of Law, Seattle University, Western New England College, Barry University
Saint Thomas More Medal - St. Mary's University
Louis A. Smith Distinguished Jurist Award - Thomas Cooley Law School
Sagamore of the Wabash
Kutak Award Medal - American Bar Association
Honorary Fellow, Society of Advanced Legal Studies (UK)
ABA Central and Eastern European Law Initiative Extraordinary Leadership Award
Conferences on Legal Education held in my honor:
- Indiana University, 2000
- Istanbul, Turkey, 2001
Present Civic Activities
Trustee, Indianapolis Museum of Art
Herron School of Art Board
Board of Trustees
- Butler University
- John Marshall Law School
Council of Advisors, California Western School of Law
ABA Central and Eastern Law Initiative Advisory Committee
Commissioner–China—United States Commission on Legal Education
Past Civic Activities
Chairperson, Fulbright Scholars Awards in Law Committee
Law School Admission Council Global Issues Committee
President, Contemporary Art Society
Education Committee, Indianapolis Urban League
Building Committee, Indianapolis Museum of Art
Professional Organizational Memberships
American, Indiana, Iowa, Indianapolis Bar Associations
Life Fellow American Bar Foundation
Life Fellow Indianapolis Bar Foundation
Life Member American Law Institute
Associate Member, Society of Public Teachers of Law (UK)
Interests
Gardening, travel, arts
Bob Wildman
Personal Information
Spouse: Jane E. Wildman
Children: Kelley, Ross
Education
BA, Indiana University
JD, Indiana University
Current Profession
Attorney, Business Services Group, the Venture Capital and Private Equity Group, and the Real Estate Group of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
Professional Experience
Partner with Henderson Daily Withrow & DeVoe, 1980–2000
Counsel, Bose McKinney & Evans LLP, 2006–present
General Counsel, J. Greg Allen & Associates, 2000 to present
Current Civic/Board Activities
St.Vincent Foundation, Finance Committee
Investment Committee–Cambridge Ventures
Past Civic/Activities/Boards
St.Vincent Foundation Board Member
Indianapolis Venture Club Board Member
Interests
Golf
Tennis
Lynne Zydowsky
Bio coming soon.