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: Sarah Fisher O’Gara, CEO, Speedway Indoor Karting
Vice Chairman of the Board: Mike Boatright, Middle Market Manager, Corporate Banking at The National Bank of Indianapolis
Secretary: Dr. Jim Callaghan, President and CEO, Franciscan Health Central Indiana
Treasurer: Jeff Holley, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc.
Immediate Past Chair of the Board: James Poore, MATCH Corp. McDonald’s Restaurants
Steven Alonso, Retired, Fifth Third Bank
Bill Beck, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer, Elevance Health
Doug Boles, President, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Scott Bove, Regional President, STAR Bank
Fred Dufour, Director of Parts Sales, Palmer Trucks
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
Marty Hill, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Sport Graphics
Dr. Aleesia Johnson, Superintendent, Indianapolis Public Schools
Dr. Patrick McGill, Executive Vice President, Chief Analytics Officer, Community Health Network
Erik Miner, Indiana Market Executive, Regions Bank
Christina Moungey, Managing Director & Region Manager, JPMorgan Chase
Syam Nair, Executive Vice President, Engineering, Salesforce
Jonathan Nalli, Community Volunteer
JJ Nelson, Executive Director of Indiana, Delta Dental
Kevin Pastoor, Resident Managing Director, Aon – Greater Indianapolis
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
Tanya Searcy, Ostara Strategies, LLC
Sara Tait, Partner, Ice Miller
Roger VanDerSnick, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Indianapolis Colts