The 500 Festival is governed by a committed Board of Directors and led by 500 Festival CEO, Bob Bryant. The board, comprised of community leaders, guides the strategic vision of the 500 Festival and its members act as trustees, representing the organization within the community. Committed to bettering the organization, members serve on various committees that support and enhance the 500 Festival and its more than 30 events and programs.
Chairman of the Board: Mike Boatright, Middle Market Manager, Corporate Banking at The National Bank of Indianapolis
Vice Chairman of the Board: Dr. Jim Callaghan, President and CEO, Franciscan Health Central Indiana
Secretary: Jeffrey Harrison, President and CEO, Citizens Energy Group
Treasurer: Christina Moungey, Managing Director & Region Manager, JPMorgan Chase
Bill Beck, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer, Elevance Health
Doug Boles, President, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Scott Bove, Regional President, STAR Bank
Travis Brown, CEO, Mojo Up Marketing + Media
Patricio Daneri, President and CEO, Energy Harness Corporation
Brandi Davis-Handy, Chief Customer Officer, AES Utilities
Bowman Elder, President, Southern Indiana Commerce Corporation
Phyllis Barkman Ferrell, Global Head, External Engagement, Alzheimer’s disease, and Neurodegeneration, Lilly BioMedicines, Eli Lilly & Company
John F. Gause, President and CEO, Apex Benefits Group
Troy Gilstorf, Regional Managing Partner, FORVIS
Juan Gonzalez, President, Central Indiana KeyBank
Jeffrey A. Harrison, President and CEO, Citizens Energy Group
Roger Harvey, Principal and Managing Director, Bose Public Affairs Group
Doug Heath, President, Bravia Services
Bali Heir, Chief Business and Talent Development Officer, Krieg DeVault
Dr. Aleesia Johnson, Superintendent, Indianapolis Public Schools
Larry Jones, Founder and President, Teagen Development / CCIC
Tom Kilian, President, Hamilton County Community Foundation
Dr. Patrick McGill, Executive Vice President, Chief Analytics Officer, Community Health Network
Erik Miner, Indiana Market Executive, Regions Bank
JJ Nelson, Executive Director of Indiana, Delta Dental
Nicole Paulk, SVP and Chief Strategy Officer, Indiana University Health
Mario Rodriguez, Executive Director, Indianapolis Airport Authority
Ellen Saul, Senior Director, Premium Services, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Kevin Speer, Senior Vice President and Ministry Market Executive, Ascension St. Vincent
Sara Tait, Partner, Ice Miller
Roger VanDerSnick, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Indianapolis Colts