Leaders and Volunteers

Ball State University stands at the threshold of a new era: one that will see the university firmly established as a national leader in recruiting the best students, providing the most immersive learning experiences, supporting the most innovative faculty and programs, and creating the most enriching campus environment and the most beneficial community partnerships possible. The vision is in place; the institution is poised for greatness. 

As a proud alumnus, I am thrilled by the opportunities that lie ahead that put our students at the center. But to accomplish our next goals, we must secure the commitment of friends and leaders like you. By joining us in the Ball State Bold campaign, you will be part of our history, establishing an enduring legacy for the new generations of Ball State students, who will benefit from your gift.

The next step is yours. We hope that you will make a bold investment in the future of Ball State.

Kent C. "Oz" Nelson, Campaign Chairman, Retired Chairman and CEO of UPS, 1959 BS, 1994 LLD

Committee Members

Stefan S. Anderson Retired Chairman of the Board First Merchants Corporation Muncie, Indiana 1993 HHD	Ben E. Hancock Jr. Vice President of University Advancement Ball State University
Ramon A. Avila George & Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of Marketing Ball State University 1977 BS, 1979 MBA	Frank M. Hancock President/CEO Sport Graphics Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana 1970 BS
Norm E. Beck Director Emeritus Human Resources & Auxiliary Service Ball State University 1958 BS, 1961 MA, 1971 PhD	David W. Heeter Chief Executive Officer Mutual Bank Muncie, Indiana 1983 BS
Stephen S. Bell Professor Emeritus Department of Telecommunications, Ball State University 2008 LLD	Mark R. Holden President/CEO MRH Holdings West Lafayette, IN 1981 BA
Frank A. Bracken Board of Trustees Ball State University	Hollis E. Hughes Jr. Retired President United Way of Saint Joseph County, South Bend, Indiana 1965 BS, 1973 MA
Julie C. Bradshaw Physical Education Teacher Plainfield High School Plainfield, Indiana 1980 BS	Richard W. Hutson Retired Principal & Consultant Hewitt Associates Libertyville, Illinois 1960 BS, 1962 MA
Kenneth R. Briner Senior Vice President Muncie Power Products Inc. Muncie, Indiana 1969 BS	Terry S. King Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs Ball State University
Peter F. Campanella Retired President & CEO Corning Consumer Products 1967 BS	Thomas J. Kinghorn Vice President, Office of Business Affairs Ball State University 1965 BS, 1967 MA
Marsha J. Casey 1979 BS, 2000 HSD	Christopher P. LaMothe Chairman & CEO Sherry Laboratories Daleville, Indiana 1978 BS
Thomas J. Collins Director Intercollegiate Athletics Ball State University	Larry W. Metzing Senior President, Sunbelt Indiana Business Resource Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana 1970 BS
Kellie A. Conrad Student Trustee Ball State University 2009	Matthew J. Momper President Momper Insulation Fort Wayne, Indiana 1983 BS
Michelle L. Cooper Attorney Bose McKinney & Evans LLP Indianapolis, Indiana 1995 BS	Donna M. Oklak Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis Indianapolis, Indiana 1977 BS
Laura Hansen Dean Executive Director of Gift Planning University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas 1972 BA	Don L. Park, Special Assistant to the President Ball State University 1961 BS, 1963 MA
Thomas L. DeWeese Partner/Attorney Cross Marshall Schuck DeWeese Muncie, Indiana 1968 BS, 1969 MBA	Paul W. Parkison Chairman Emeritus, Department of Accounting Ball State University 1958 BS, 1961 MA
J. Richard Emens Partner/Attorney Chester Willcox and Saxbe Columbus, Ohio	Barbara A. Phillips Gaylor Group Inc. Carmel, Indiana 1952 BS, 1963 MA
Kate Endress Partner/Attorney Wind Point Partners Chicago, Illinois 2005 BS	Randall E. Pond Senior Vice President of Operations, Cisco Systems San Jose, California 1977 BS
Mark A. Ervin Managing Partner/Attorney Beasley & Gilkison, LLP Muncie, Indiana 1981 BS, 1985 MA	Penny A. Ralston Professor & Dean Emeritus Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida 1971 BS
R. Wayne Estopinal Architect/Owner/President The Estopinal Group LLC Jeffersonville, Indiana 1979 BAR	Gregory A. Schenkel Vice President of Corporate Relations Pacers Sports & Entertainment Indianapolis, Indiana 1970 BS
Thomas L. Farris President/Owner T.L. Faris & Associates Muncie, IN 1967 BS	John B. Scheumann Chairman & CEO Tempest Homes LLC Lafayette, Indiana 1971 BS
Gregory S. Fehribach Partner/Attorney Stark, Doninger, and Smith Indianapolis, Indiana 1981 BS, 1983 MA	Anthony L. Schneider Managing Director Schneider Huse & Assoc. Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana 1980 BS
James Fisher Executive Vice President, Fisher Properties of Indiana Muncie, Indiana	John R. Seffrin CEO American Cancer Society Atlanta, Georgia 1966 BS, 1994 HSD
A. B. Floyd President/CEO Aaron B. Floyd Enterprises Inc. Alexandria, Virginia 1960 BS	William L. Skinner Retired Senior Vice President-Administration Alltrista Corporation Muncie, Indiana
Danielle M. Frazier Elementary Teacher New Palestine, Indiana 2007 BS	Michael P. Smith Executive Director Media Management Center Evanston, Illinois 1973 BS
Brian A. Gallagher President/CEO, United Way of America Alexandria, Virginia 1981 BS, 2003 HHD	Robert H. Stine President & Principal Management North Star Solutions Chicago, Illinois 1986 BS
John C. Gaylor President/Chairman/CEO Gaylor Group Inc. Carmel, Indiana 1976 BS	Charles V. Sursa Financial Advisor Raymond James Company Muncie, Indiana
Marianne Glick President, Glick Training Associates Indianapolis, Indiana	Umit Taftali Koc Holding Istanbul, Turkey 1985 BS
Jo Ann M. Gora President Ball State University	C. Kenneth White 1971 BS
Richard J. Hall Partner/Attorney Barnes and Thornburg Indianapolis, Indiana 1989 BS