| Vop Osili, III, Executive Board Chair | Indianapolis City-County Council | At-Large Council Member |
| Greg Wilson, Executive Vice Chair | Indiana Civil Rights Commission | Retired -Exec. Director |
| Nick Bontreger, Treasurer | State Bank | Sr. VP, Retail Administration |
| Gisele Carter, Secretary | Capital Group | Sr. Manger, Client Services |
| Marilyn Goree, Vice Chair – Central Region | UAW | Retired |
| Arvis Dawson, Vice Chair – Northern Region | Elkhart City Council | At-Large Council Member |
| Yvonne Harrington, Nominating Committee Chair | KeyBank | VP of Regional Corporate Responsibility |
| Al London, Personnel Committee Chair | Generations Community Bank | President & CEO |
IBE celebrates unity and social impact across all races, ethnicities, nationalities, generations, socioeconomic levels and religious affiliations.
We continue to strive for excellence by providing unique events and programs that reflect the changing landscape of Indiana and the world. Our commitment to excellence through personal enhancement and community development exemplify our dedication to improving the quality of life for all. With a statewide infrastructure now including 12 chapter affiliates, IBE continues to be a major economic and social contributor to our youth and the Indiana community.
Meet The Team
Alice Watson
President and CEO
Jennifer Darby
Chief of Staff
Lakisha Crawford
Director of Grants and Sponsor Relations
Terri Falker
Director of Finance
Edward Rogers
Senior Director of Community Initiatives
Kiwanda Street
Program Executive Assistant
Bruce Curry
Human Resources
Katy Merrell
Office Manager
Maqube Reese
Education Program Manager
IBE Executive Board
IBE Board of Directors
| Nena Bailey | Bailey Realty Group, LLC | Owner/Broker |
| Felecia Seals Buchanan | Laborer’s International Union | Business Manager, Secretary |
| Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette | Waterloo Greenway | Chief Executive Officer |
| Tamara Cypress | Carrier Corporation, CCS | Associate Director, Communications & Creative Design |
| Kayla Ernst | Ice Miller, LLP | Partner, Indiana Employment Law |
| Kimberlan Peak-Hill | Keller Williams | Realtor |
| Joe Jordan | Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne | President & CEO |
| Jamilia King | Eli Lilly Corporation | Associate VP, Information Security |
| Rita Taylor Mallard | UAW | Retired – Recording Secretary |
| John Upshaw | Lampco Federal Credit Union | CFO |
| TaKesha Wilson | Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) | Production Worker |
| Kobi Wright | Capital Improvement Board of Managers | Chief Legal Officer & Business Operations |
Reports
A strong understanding of the conditions impacting those in our community is crucial for bringing together civic leaders and for developing programs that help bring about positive change. Here is a sample of our recent reports. Click to download.
Get Involved
You can help us make a positive impact on our communities. Learn more about our initiatives and how your donations can make a difference.
Donation Opportunities