As Indiana Back Expo’s President and general counsel for more than ten years, Tanya Bell oversees day-to-day operations and supervises various programs and initiatives as well as Summer Celebration and Circle City Classic. Bell is also responsible for sponsorship sales and activations for more than 150 companies and has served on the Board of Directors for IBE from 2001 until 2007.

As the Vice President of Operations and Project Management, Alice Watson advises and makes recommendations to IBE’s President and CEO, Tanya Bell regarding industry best practice policies related to project management and operational efficiencies.

With 24 years experience in the nonprofit sector, Jennifer Darby serves as the Vice President of Advancement and Programs providing individuals with the support, tools, training, and latitude to pursue their goals and become the best they can be. This is accomplished through sharing knowledge, skills, and access to the community, which informs them of available opportunities for success.

Terri brings more than 30 years of experience in the public, private, and now the not-for-profit sector bringing integrity and bottom line improvements.

Terri knows the importance of staying connected to the community and volunteering, having served as Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee for the Board of Directors, Indiana Black Expo, Treasurer for the Indianapolis Chapter of Indiana Black Expo and Finance Chair for Auntie Mame’s Child Development Center and numerous church ministries.

Terri is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, and has attended Grace Apostolic Church for over 50 years, and continues to volunteer and serve her community.

Edward Rogers oversees IBE’s Tobacco Prevention and Cessation programs and initiatives throughout the state of Indiana and supervises Volunteer Services and Recruitment for Summer Celebration and Circle City Classic. Edward also currently serves as Chairman of the Circle City Classic Parade.

As the Youth & Family Programs Coordinator and IBE Boxing Co-Chair, Lloyd Taylor coordinates and implements youth and family programming and oversees the boxing operations and marketing for the Midwest Boxing Showcase that takes place during our annual Summer Celebration. He is also responsible for increasing program participants in the opportunity zone summer program, which focuses on serving underserved youth ages.

Lynna Townsend is currently the Executive Assistant, Membership Coordinator and Receptionist for IBE and is the staff member with the longest tenure having joined the organization in 1989. In her role as Executive Assistant, Lynna provides high-level administrative support to the executive department to ensure proper preparation for the organization and community stakeholders.