Our Board

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.