Our Board
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Scott Bess
President & CEO, Indiana Charter Innovation Center
Scott is the founding leader of Purdue Polytechnic High Schools and brings extensive experience launching student-centered charter models focused on real-world, project-based learning.
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Kim Reier
Vice President of Strategy, Indiana Charter Innovation Center
Kim serves as Vice President of Strategy at the Indiana Charter Innovation Center and has deep expertise in education strategy, charter networks, and policy innovation across Indiana.
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Tom Vander Ark
CEO, Getting Smart
Tom is the CEO of Getting Smart and a former executive at the Gates Foundation. He brings national leadership in learning ecosystems, education innovation, and future-ready school models.
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David Becker
CEO, First Internet Bank
David is the founder and chairman of First Internet Bank. He brings entrepreneurial leadership and a longstanding commitment to education, innovation, and workforce development.
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Jim Jackson
Retired, Former Director Strategic Business Alliances at Land O’ Lakes
Jim recently retired from Land O’Lakes, where he served as Director of Strategic Business Alliances. He brings expertise in joint ventures, business development, and industry partnerships.
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Steve Brock
Retired, Former Plant Manager at Greenleaf Foods
Steve is a former Plant Manager at Greenleaf Foods and a retired General Motors executive. He brings decades of operational leadership across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
Board Minutes
Indiana Microschool Collaborative complies with Indiana’s Open Door Law (IC 5-14-1.5) and is committed to transparency and public accountability. We post board meeting dates, agendas, and approved minutes for public access.