Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, the Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana consists of an amazing and generous group of people who support the organization with their time, knowledge, talent, experience, and philanthropy.
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CHAIRMAN – MARTY WIELGOS
District Manager, Sanitary District of Hammond
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VICE CHAIRWOMAN – DODY RUSSELL
President, Bellsom Electric
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SECRETARY - ADAM BARON
Director of Facilities, Horseshoe Casino
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TREASURER – KRIS SAKELARIS
Director, Hammond Legal Aid Clinic
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ALEXIUS BARBER
Public Affairs & Economic Development Manager, NIPSCO
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MICHAEL DYE
Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co
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ANNE GREGORY
Director of School of Education & Counseling, Purdue University Northwest
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STEVE KELLOGG
Lieutenant, Hammond Indiana Police
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KEVIN KEOUGH
President, Keough Mechanical Corp.
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JILL LANDERS
Transformation & Modernization Manager, BP Whiting Refinery
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KATHY O'DONNELL
Franciscan Alliance
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DEWEY PEARMAN
Executive Director, Construction Advancement Foundation
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BRIAN P. POPP
Attorney, Laszlo & Popp, P.C.
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GILBERT RYNBERK
Northwest Indiana Market President, Wintrust Commercial Banking
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JIM TAILLON
Park Administrator, City of Hammond
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KELLIE TAILLON
Banking Center Manager, Peoples Bank
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JENNIFER VAVREK
Educator, School City Of Hammond, retired
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MATTHEW WELLS
Director of External Engagement & Partnerships, Purdue University Northwest
Emeritus Members
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JAN RATAZZI
Educator, Crown Point Community Schools, retired
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HONORABLE ED SOLIDAY
Indiana State Representative, District 4
