Supporting the University for over 50 Years
October 2018 marked 50 years for the University of Southern Indiana Foundation. Within that time, the USI Foundation's mission statement has remained the same: to attract, acquire, and manage donors’ charitable gifts to support and sustain the goals of the University of Southern Indiana.
Making a gift is always a choice, and the USI Foundation recognizes how fortunate it is for the alumni and friends who made the decision to invest in our students, faculty and programs. The importance of a higher education is the shared value which connects all of us.
The USI Foundation must always strive to preserve the power of education as the single most important thread that pulls us together in unity of purpose. Leadership and stewardship in these endeavors is strongly attributed to the USI Foundation Board of Directors.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is comprised of the officers of the Board, the past chair, and directors-at-large.
| Chair | Jeffrey L. Wilmes '81 |
| President | David A. Bower |
| Chair Elect | Jean M. Blanton '01 |
| Vice Chair for Alumni | Melanie N. Rasche '10 M'16 |
| Vice Chair for Development | C. Wayne Kinney '77 |
| Vice Chair for Planning | Neal A. Franklin |
| Secretary | Sheila L. Huff-Jackson |
| Treasurer | Chris D. Melton '72 |
| Assistant Treasurer | Steven J. Bridges ’89 M’95 |
| Administrative Advisor | Ronald S. Rochon |
| Past Chair | Trudy J. Stock '86 |
| Nominating Committee Chair | Randall L. Haaff ’84 |
Upcoming Meeting Dates
- Thursday, November 16, 2023
- Thursday, February 15, 2024
- Thursday, May 16, 2024
Former Board Chairs
|
Joseph E. O’Daniel † |
Ronald D. Romain ’73 |
|
Albert A. Woll † |
Thomas E. Topper † |
|
E. Donald Elliott † |
Bix Branson |
|
R. Jack Brunton † |
Kevin M. Eastridge |
|
C. Wayne Worthington † |
Bruce H. Baker |
|
Ted C. Ziemer Jr. † |
Marie Bussing |
|
Robert E. Griffin |
Kevin L. Hammett ’90 |
|
John M. Dunn |
Karen S. Walker |
|
Carolyn S. Georgette † |
Trudy J. Stock '86 |
† Deceased