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Perry Hines is the President & CEO of Wheeler Mission. Perry joined Wheeler in 2021 as the Chief Development Officer before assuming his new role on March 22, 2023. Perry replaced Rick Alvis who served Wheeler Mission faithfully for nearly 33 years. He comes to this position with a wide depth and breadth of experience in both for profit and nonprofit organizations around the country. He is a former C-suite marketing executive with decades-long expertise honed in the halls of some of America’s premier companies.

He is a first generation college graduate, earning his B.A. in journalism from Western Kentucky University and his MBA from the University of Minnesota. He received his and Certificate of Fund Raising Management (CFRM) from the Indiana University School of Philanthropy in 2019 and is a graduate of the Stanford University Rock Center for Corporate Governance. He has a distinguished record of service to local and national boards of directors including the Indianapolis Urban League, Indiana Humanities, Madame Walker Theatre Center, Indianapolis Zoo, Outreach, Inc., Boy Scouts of America Crossroads Council, Central Indiana Youth for Christ, Visit Indy’s Music Crossroads, Indiana Youth Institute, University of Minnesota Alumni Association, Western Kentucky University President’s Advisory Board and Western Kentucky University Research Innovation Center. He is currently a board member of non-profit Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy and sits on corporate boards Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI) and Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE: HMN). He lives in Carmel with his wife, Lisa, and enjoys mentoring inner-city youth, traveling and spending time with his two sons and grandchildren. He has been a servant leader at Northview Church for more than 25 years.

Executive and Leadership Teams

There are six Executive Team members, including President & CEO Perry Hines. Others are:

Brian Crispin, Senior Director, Community Relations & Development

Colleen Gore, Chief Program Officer for Women

Fritz Breisch, Chief Financial Officer

Steve Germani, Senior Director, Philanthropy & Development

Terrence Harper, Sr., Chief Program Officer for Men

In addition, there is a Leadership Team, comprising the members of the Executive Team and the heads of certain departments.

Anna Warner, Director of Donor Services
Barry Glaser, Director of Facilities
Bethany LaRocco, Director of Family and Extended Services
Braden Pothier, Director of Thrift Store Operations
Brandon Andrews, Director of Men’s Residential Center
Chris-Michael Morrison, Director of Advancement – Bloomington Area

Colin Kirby, Director of Food Services
Dana Jones, Director of Center for Men
Dennis Abrams, Director of Hunt Training Center
Elijah Blecha, Director of Pallets and Industry
Jamison Coler, Director of Communications
Jeff Boxell, Senior Director of Donor Relations
Marybeth Hamilton, Director of Women’s Emergency Services and Residential Programs

Nathan Harden, Director of Accounting
Rick Doll, Director of Operations
Robert Weller, Director of Human Resources
Shawnna Rice, Director of Administration
Tammy Ellis, Director of Special Events
Tommy Featheringill, Director of Volunteers

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is composed of 19 members, among whom are four officers who are elected to annual terms in May. Wheeler President & CEO Perry Hines is also an officer.

Officers

Brent Benge, Vice Chair
2014-2024
KennMar
President/CEO

David Wilhite, Secretary
2012-2023
Genezen Labs, Inc.
Chief Business Officer

Mike Rasor, Chair
2006-2024
L. M. Henderson & Company LLP
CPA, Retired

Perry Hines
Wheeler Mission
President & CEO

Scott Kiesel, Treasurer
2012-2023
Ronald Blue Trust
Financial Advisor

Board Governance Committee

David Molendorp, Chair
2015-2026
Retired
One America
CEO, Board Chair

Gini Elmore, Board Member
2018-2024
The Bowery Mission, NYC
Board Member

Jim Fountain, President/CEO
Meridian Penn
President/CEO

Jim Jay, Partner
2024-2027
Chatham Equity Partners, Managing
Partner

John Corbin, Region President
2015-2024
Retired
Huntington Bank
Indiana Region President

Morgan Lucas, President
2022-2025
Lucas Oil Products
President

Executive Committee

Brent Benge, Vice Chair
2014-2024
KennMar
President/CEO

Michael Rasor, Chair
2006-2024
L. M. Henderson & Company LLP
CPA, Retired

Terrence Harper, Sr., Chief Program Officer for Men

David Wilhite, Secretary
2012-2023
Genezen Labs, Inc.
Chief Business Officer

Audit Committee

Perry Hines
Wheeler Mission
President & CEO

Larry Smith
2017-2023
Hamilton County Community Foundation
CEO of Fathers and Families Center

Ryan Davis, Sr.
2020-2023
Fifth Third Private Bank, Indiana Gateway Region
Sr. VP / Director

Sandy Ward
2006-2023
JPMorgan Asset Management
Relationship Manager, Retired

Tabitha Villarrubia
2022-2025
Villarrubia & Rosenberger, P.C.
Partner / President

Executive Leadership Team

Brent Benge, Vice Chair
2014-2024
KennMar
President/CEO

Brian Crispin, Senior Director, Community Relations & Development

Colleen Gore, Chief Program Officer for Women

Dr. Clifford (Cliff) Fiscus
2001-2025
Physician/Ophthalmologist
Retired

Fritz Breisch, Chief Financial Officer

Steve Germani, Senior Director, Philanthropy & Development

Budget and Finance Committee

Brent Benge, Vice Chair
2014-2024
KennMar
President/CEO

Dr. Clifford (Cliff) Fiscus
2001-2025
Physician/Ophthalmologist
Retired

Lori E. Haniford
2016-2025
Ernst & Young
Tax Partner

Scott Kiesel
2012-2023
Ronald Blue Trust
Financial Advisor

Zach Gillen

Members

Brent Benge
2014-2024
KennMar
President/CEO

David Wilhite
2012-2023
Genezen Labs, Inc.
Chief Business Officer

Dayton Molendorp
2015-2023
Retired
OneAmerica
CEO, Board Chair

Dr. Clifford (Cliff) Fiscus
2001-2025
Physician/Ophthalmologist
Retired

Gini Elmore
2018-2024
The Bowery Mission, NYC
Board Member

Gerald (Jerry) L. Cowan
2001-2024
Semi-Retired
Law Offices of Gerald L. Cowan
Attorney

Jim Fountain
2010-2025
Retired
Meridian-Penn Marketing Group
President/Partner
Retired

John Corbin
2015-2024
Retired
Indiana Region President
Huntington Bank

Larry Smith
2017-2023
Hamilton County Community Foundation
CEO of Fathers and Families Center

Lori E. Haniford
2016-2025
Ernst & Young
Tax Partner

Michael (Mike) Rasor
Retired
L.M. Henderson & Company, LLP
CPA
2006-2024

Morgan Lucas
2022-2025
Lucas Oil Products
President

Ryan Davis, Sr.
2020-2023
Fifth Third Private Bank, Indiana Gateway Region
Sr. VP / Director

Sandy Ward
2006-2023
JPMorgan Asset Management
Relationship Manager, Retired

Scott Kiesel
2012-2023
Ronald Blue Trust
Financial Advisor

Tabitha Villarrubia
2022-2025
Villarrubia & Rosenberger, P.C.
Partner / President

Emeritus Members

Andrew (Andy) R. Wiesman
Retired
Eli Lilly and Company
Purchasing Consultant

Charles Kerkhove, DDS
Retired
Pediatric Dentist

Gary Reinwald
Retired
Steak ‘N Shake
Executive VP

Martha (Marti) T. Starkey
Harrison & Moberly, LLP
Attorney/Equity Partner

Perry R. Meek
Attorney

Robert (Rob) B. Wingerter
RBW Advisors
Managing Director

President’s Advisory Council

Art Shoener
Kansas City Southern
Former President & COO

Bill and Gloria Gaither
Gaither Studios

Dave Calabro
WTHR Channel 13
Sports Director

David Youngblood
Schneider Corporation/Square D
Senior Sales Executive

Don Fisher
American Environmental Corp.
President/CEO

Randy Ollis
WISHTV Channel 8
Meteorologist

Staff

Wheeler employs more than 180 full-time and part-time staff members. In addition, many temporary staff members join our work during the busy winter season. All employees are evangelical Christians, attend area churches, adhere to an ethical code of conduct, and sign a statement of faith.

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