IDDC Board & IDD Foundation Board

Indiana Destination Development Corporation Board
Indiana Destination Development Foundation Board
Board Meetings

Indiana Destination Development Corporation Board

IDDC operates as a joint public-private agency, governed by a six-member board appointed by the governor. Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch serves as the chair of the board.

Allison Barber (Indianapolis), President and COO of the Indiana Fever, will serve through June 30, 2027.

Jaime Bohler-Smith (Danville), Executive Director/CEO of Visit Hendricks County, will serve through June 30, 2027.

Matt Eckert (Schnellville), President and CEO of Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, will serve through June 30, 2024.

Stephen Ferguson (Bloomington), Chairman of the Board of Cook Group Incorporated, will serve through June 30, 2027.

Dana Huber (Borden), Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations at Huber's Orchard, Winery & Vineyards, will serve through June 30, 2024.

William Knox (Fishers), Director of Grand Park Sports Campus, will serve through June 30, 2024.

Erin Sweitzer (Indianapolis) Deputy Chief of Staff/VP of External Communications

Under state statute, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) President or a designee will serve on the board.

Indiana Destination Development Foundation Board

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The Indiana Destination Development Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit supporting organization of the Indiana Destination Development Corporation. The Foundation is organized and will be operated exclusively for purposes of the Indiana Destination Development Corporation.

Along with the six IDDC board members, an additional six members will make up IDDC's Foundation Board. The board members are:

Bernice Helman (Terre Haute), Co-owner and VP of Coldwell Banker Helman, will serve through June 30, 2024.

Jeff McCabe (Nashville), Chairman of Big Woods, Quaff On! and Hard Truth Hills, will serve through June 30, 2027.

Dana More (Munster), COO of Luke Family of Brands, will serve through June 30, 2024.

Mel Riegsecker (Shipshewana) founder of Blue Gate Hospitality in Shipshewana, will serve through June 30, 2027.

Mario Rodriguez (Indianapolis), Executive Director of the Indianapolis Airport Authority, will serve through June 30, 2027.

Judith Thomas (Indianapolis), Independent Consultant on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access and Past Walker Legacy Center President, will serve through June 30, 2024.

Denise Pence (Columbus), Owner of Historic Bloomington Antique Mall, will serve through June 30, 2028.