Perry Hines is the incoming president and chief executive officer of Wheeler Mission. He is a former C-suite marketing executive with decades-long. expertise honed in the halls of some of America’s premier companies. He currently serves as Wheeler Mission’s chief development officer. 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 has a distinguished record of service to local and national boards of directors including involvement with 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 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.
There are five Executive Team members, including President/CEO Rick Alvis. Others are:
Perry Hines, Chief Development Officer, who is responsible for all fundraising efforts
Fritz Breisch, Chief Financial Officer
Colleen Gore, Chief Program Officer for Women
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.
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 Rick Alvis is also an officer.
Jim Fountain, Chair
2010‐2025
Meridian Penn
President/Partner
Scott Kiesel, Treasurer
2012-2023
Ronald Blue Trust
Financial Advisor
Mike Rasor, Vice Chair
2006-2024
L. M. Henderson & Company LLP
CPA, Retired
Richard A. Alvis
Wheeler Mission
President/CEO
David Wilhite, Secretary
2012-2023
Genezen Labs, Inc.
Chief Business Officer
Brent Benge
2014-2024
KennMar
President/CEO
John Corbin
2015-2025
Former Huntington Bank
Indiana Region President
Gerald L. Cowan
2001-2024
Law Offices of Gerald L. Cowan
Attorney
Ryan Davis, Sr.
2020-2023
Fifth Third Private Bank, Indiana Gateway Region
Sr. VP / Director
Gini Elmore
2018-2024
The Bowery Mission, NYC
Board Member
Dr. Clifford Fiscus
2001-2025
Physician/Ophthalmologist
Retired
Lori E. Haniford
2016-2025
Ernst & Young
Tax Partner
Morgan Lucas
2022-2025
Lucas Oil Products
President
Dayton Molendorp
2015-2023
OneAmerica
CEO, Board Chair, Retired
Virginia (Ginny) J. Cain
Former City County Councilor
Former Regional Director for
U.S. Senator Dan Coats
2006-2024
Larry Smith
2017-2023
Hamilton County Community Foundation
President/CEO; Fathers and Families Center
S. Edward Torres
2015-2025
Vioplore Ventures
Managing Partner
Tabitha Villarrubia
2022-2025
Villarrubia & Rosenberger, P.C.
Partner / President
Sandy Ward
2006-2023
JPMorgan Asset Management
Relationship Manager, Retired
Charles Kerkhove, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Retired
Perry R. Meek
Attorney
Rick Alvis, President Emeritus
Gary Reinwald
Steak ‘N Shake
Executive VP, Retired
Martha T. Starkey
Harrison & Moberly, LLP
Attorney/Equity Partner
Andrew R. Wiesman
Eli Lilly and Company
Purchasing Consultant, Retired
Robert B. Wingerter
RBW Advisors
Managing Director
Dave Calabro
WTHR Channel 13
Sports Director
Don Fisher
American Environmental Corp.
President/CEO
Bill and Gloria Gaither
Gaither Studios
Randy Ollis
WISHTV Channel 8
Meteorologist
Art Shoener
Kansas City Southern
Former President & COO
David Youngblood
Schneider Corporation/Square D
Senior Sales Executive
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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