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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MIKE ANDRADE
Indiana State Representative - District 12
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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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KEVIN KEOUGH
President, Keough Mechanical Corp.
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JILL LANDERS
Transformation & Modernization Manager, BP Whiting Refinery
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LORI NICKLAS
Business Development Officer, Teachers Credit Union
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MARY BETH NICKOLAOU
School City Of Hammond, Retired
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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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KELLIE TAILON
Banking Center Manager, Peoples Bank
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PHIL TAILLON
Chief of Staff, City of Hammond
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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
Auxiliary Members
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RANDY PALMATEERBusiness Manager, NWI Building & Construction Trades Council
