ABOUT

Leadership

Leadership
ABOUT

Leadership

Serve to lead

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 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 nonprofit Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy, and sits on corporate boards for 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

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
Carmen Stanczykiewicz, Director of Donor Relations
Charles Dillard, Director of Men’s Residential Center
Chris-Michael Morrison, Donor Services/Special Events Officer
Colin Kirby, Director of Food Services
Dana Jones, Director of Community Engagement & Services
Dennis Abrams, Director of Hunt Training Center
Dennis Towles, Head of Community Engagement
Elijah Blecha, Director of Pallets and Industry
Jamison Coler, Director of Communications

Jeff Boxell, Senior Director of Donor Relations
Khyla Weir, Director of Organizational Development
Marybeth Hamilton, Director of Women’s Emergency Services & Residential Programs
Michael Lema, Director of Shelter for Men
Nathan Harden, Director of Accounting
Robert Weller, Director of Human Resources
Shawnna Rice, Director of Administration
Tammy Ellis, Director of Special Events
Tommy Featheringill, Director of Volunteer Services & Executive Projects

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.

Board Officers

Brent Benge, Vice Chair

2014
KennMar
President / CEO

David Wilhite, Secretary

2012
Genezen Labs, Inc.
Chief Business Officer

Michael (Mike) Rasor

2006
L. M. Henderson & Company LLP
CPA, Retired

Perry Hines

Wheeler Mission
President & CEO

John Corbin, Treasurer

2015
Retired
Indiana Region President
Huntington Bank

Board Members

Brent Benge

2014
KennMar
President / CEO

Dr. Clifford (Cliff) Fiscus

2001
Physician / Ophthalmologist
Retired

Jim Fountain

2010
Retired
Meridian-Penn Marketing Group
President / Partner
Retired

Lori E. Haniford

2016
Ernst & Young
Tax Partner

Morgan Lucas

2022
Lucas Oil Products
President

Doug Miltenberger

2023
First Vice President, Private Wealth Advisors for First Merchants

David Wilhite

2012
Genezen Labs, Inc.
Chief Business Officer

Gini Elmore

2018
The Bowery Mission, NYC
Board Member

Scott Kiesel

2012
Ronald Blue Trust
Financial Advisor

Michael (Mike) Rasor

2006
L. M. Henderson & Company LLP
CPA, Retired

Ryan Davis, Sr.

2020
Fifth Third Private Bank, Indiana Gateway Region
Sr. VP / Director

Zach Gillen

2023
General Manager of Sales & Service for North America at Cummins

Dayton Molendorp

2015
Retired
OneAmerica
CEO, Board Chair

Scott Kiesel

2012
Ronald Blue Trust
Financial Advisor

Larry Smith

2017
Hamilton County Community Foundation
CEO of Fathers and Families Center

Tabitha Villarrubia

2022
Villarrubia & Rosenberger, P.C.
Partner / President

Sandy Ward

2006
JPMorgan Asset Management
Relationship Manager, Retired

Jim Jay

2023
Managing Partner for Chatham Equity Partners

Sherry Warren

2024
President/CEO for WLS Enterprises, Inc.

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

Jerry Cowan

Retired Attorney/Equity Partner

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 200 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.