Committee Strategies:
1. Places to Be: Enhance desirability of the South Bend - Elkhart region through increased community spaces, diverse housing choices, and connectivity among communities.
2. Telling our Story: Develop a comprehensive internal and external communications strategy based on “One Degree of Separation" from social, physical and professional opportunities.
3. People to Know: Define, organize, and promote engagement initiatives to attract and retain talent at all levels.
Committee Members:
Chuck Lehman, Co-Chair
Lehman and Lehman
Sarah Niespodziany, Liaison
South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership
Rob Decleene
South Bend Regional Chamber
Erin Bonin
Kruggel Lawton CPAs
Sam Centellas
La Casa de Amistad, Inc.
Kyle Hannon
Ivy Tech Community College
Chris Hooley
EDC of Elkhart County
Mike Huber
Abonmarche Consultants
Stacie Jeffirs
Saint Mary’s College
Andrew Wiand, Co-Chair
enFocus
Phil Jenkins
City of Nappanee
Kara Kelly
Teacher’s Credit Union
Diana Lawson
Elkhart County CVB
Aaron Perri
South Bend Venues, Parks & Arts
Paul Phair
Holladay Properties
Leslie Pinson
Local Spirit, LLC
Meghann Sullivan-Redding
Fidelity National Title- Indiana
Linda Yoder
Marshall County Community Fnd.
