BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Officers
laura downey
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Immediate Past President
First Merchants Bank
VP, Commercial Banking Officer
Debra joined the board in 2017 as Treasurer.
Unity Healthcare
Retired, Orthopedic Surgeon
Bob served as the 2017 Campaign Chair.
Thomas Sors
Purdue Institute of Inflammation, Immunology, and Infection Disease
Assistant Director
Thomas is a past chair of the Community Investment Committee.
Debra Spesard
Bob Hagen
Committee Chairs
Board Members
John Gates
Wendy Cummins
Board Member
Board Member
Purdue University, Krannert School of Management
Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion
Jesse Moore
Board Member
Purdue University
Retired, Former Director of Office of Supplier Diversity
Evelyn Royer
Board Member
Purdue Federal Credit Union
Vice President of Operations
Evelyn served on the Community Investment Committee until her maximum term expired in 2016. She is also the immediate past treasurer and also serves on the Finance & Audit Committee
BeAnn Younker
Board Member
Tippecanoe School Corporation
Director of Student Services
BeAnn is a ember of CCTE.