Leadership

Board of Directors

The Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County is a private foundation managed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board is made up of members from Floyd County government, including the Mayor and at least one Commissioner, two members of the City Council (of opposing major political parties), and 3 representatives of Horseshoe Southern Indiana. The Board usually meets once a month to discuss regular business. Members serve a term of one year (except for the Mayor and General Manager of the casino), but may be re-elected for successive terms. The Board makes all of the final decisions regarding the Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County.

• Mr. Mark Seabrook, President
• Mayor Jeff Gahan, Vice President
• Ms. Eileen Moore, Treasurer
• Ms. Judy Hess, Secretary
• Mr. Brad Seigel
• Mr. Kevin Zurschmiede
• Mr. John Gonder

Committees

Several committees have been established to assist the Board with their work.

Grant Committee Members

The Grants Committee is charged with screening grants submitted by Floyd County non-profits twice a year and recommending grant funding to the Foundation's Board of Directors. The committee also assists in publicizing the work of the foundation and the grants program and encourages organizations to apply for funds. Members commit to a one-year, renewable membership on the committee. Meetings for each cycle are scheduled in advance and generally consist of six meetings. Members go through an orientation to the grant process with the Executive Director. Members are accountable to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors of the Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County.

• Dr. Johnny Alse
• Ms. Anne Banet
• Mr. John Belski
• Ms. Jessica Bergman
• Mr. Tyler Bliss
• Mr. Jim Book, Jr.
• Ms. Barbara Bridgwater
• Mr. John Burgin
• Ms. Angela Calbert
• Ms. Kathy Copas
• Mr. Ron Endris
• Ms. Denise Gardner
• Mr. DJ Hanen
• Mr. Greg Henderzahs
• Ms. Teressa Jackson
• Ms. JoAnn Kime
• Mr. Kevin Kirchgessner
• Mr. Jason Lopp
• Mr. Greg Nash
• Mr. Allen Platt III
• Mr. Robert Polk
• Dr. Jo Russell
• Ms. Lesa Smith
• Ms. Janice Tong
• Ms. Letty Walter
• Ms. Amelia Williams
• Ms. Mary Kay Wolford

Investment Committee Members

The Investment Committee is charged by the Board of Directors to monitor and direct the investment management of the Foundation. The committee is authorized to delegate certain responsibilities to professionals in various fields. Members commit to a one year, renewable membership on the committee. Meetings are scheduled in advance and generally consist of four to six meetings a year. Members are accountable to the Board of Directors of the Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County. Two Board members serve on the Investment Committee.

• Mr. Brad Seigel, Committee Chair
• Mr. Robert Eichenberger
• Ms. Barbara Geltmaker
• Mr. Norm Melhiser
• Ms. Diane Murphy
• Mr. Gene Price
• Ms. Leslie Vidra
• Mr. John Waggoner
• Mr. Kevin Zurschmiede

Small Business Revolving Loan Fund Committee Members

The Small Business Revolving Loan Fund Review Committee consisting of members from the boards of directors of both the Horseshoe Foundation and One Southern Indiana will evaluate loan applications and determine funding decisions.

• Mr. Kevin Zurschmiede, Chairperson
• Mr. Brad Seigel
• Mr. Richard Robinson
• Mr. D. Keith Pulliam
• Ms. Le Anne Kruer Scott
• Mr. Bryce Butler
• Ms. Lisa Brooking
• Ms. Wendy Dant Chesser
• Ms. Kathleen Crowley, One Southern Indiana Staff