BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Officers
THOMAS SORS
BOARD PRESIDENT
Purdue Institute of Inflammation, Immunology, and Infection Disease
Assistant Director
Thomas is a past chair of the Community Investment Committee.
Debra Spesard
2nd Vice President
First Merchants Bank
VP, Commercial Banking Officer
Debra joined the board in 2017 as Treasurer.
Sam Newton
Immediate Past President
Lafayette Wire Products, Inc
President
Sam is former member of the Community Investment Committee and served as the Board President in 2019.
Committee Chairs
Board Members
Julie Cole
Board Member
Subaru of Indiana Automotive
Manager of Associate Services
Julie is also a member of the Campaign Cabinet.
John Gates
Board Member
Purdue University, Krannert School of Management
Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion
Bob Hagen
Board Member
Unity Healthcare
Retired, Orthopedic Surgeon
Bob served as the 2017 Campaign Chair.
Jesse Moore
Board Member
Purdue University
Retired, Former Director of Office of Supplier Diversity
Steve Snyder
Board Member
Tippecanoe Building Trades Council
President
Plumbers & Steamers, Local #157
Field Representative
BeAnn Younker
Board Member
Tippecanoe School Corporation
Director of Student Services
BeAnn is a ember of CCTE.