Aspire Johnson County announces its 2024 board chair and new members of its board of directors.
Leeanne Lollar was elected as the 2024 board chair. Deana Haworth and Kyle Stiens were newly elected to the board, according to a press release from Aspire.
The Board of Directors is Aspire’s senior governing body. The organization’s mission is to drive economic development and business success in Johnson County and southern Indianapolis.
“Strong thought leadership is critical in the board room, and none more consequential than in economic development,” Christian Maslowski, Aspire President + CEO, said in a press release. “Aspire’s board, in collaboration with our strong councils, determine policies and strategies to support economic development and business success. Local businesses, small and large, benefit from Aspire Johnson County’s work.”
Lollar is serving as Board Chair in 2024 after previously serving as the Vice Chair of Economic Development. She is a Lead Investment Advisor with Donaldson Capital Management, where she works with families to become knowledgeable about their financial situations and help set their goals and articulate their priorities. She has over 10 years of wealth management and financial planning experience, including retirement planning, tax efficiency, and estate preservation, the release says.
Having previously worked for Old National Bank Wealth Management, she has experience providing her planning and management services to high-net-worth families and institutions. Lollar says that she understands the value of planning and guidance for a secure financial future, which will be essential skill sets for her new leadership position on Aspire’s board, the release continues.
In addition to serving on Aspire’s Board of Directors, she is also on the Executive Committee of the Central Indiana Police Foundation’s Board of Directors. Lollar also has a membership with the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. And as a Non-Commissioned Officer and veteran of the United States Army, she supports many veteran-centered non-profits, the release says.
Deana Haworth has been with Indianapolis public relations firm Hirons for 23 years and now serves as the CEO, making history as the first female in that role. She is known for her expertise in crisis communications and has received recognition for her outstanding work. She is also actively involved in various organizations and volunteers her time to train others in crisis communications. Haworth’s PR skills make her an asset to Aspire’s Board of Directors.
Kyle Stiens is the Director of Operations at NSK Americas, Automotive Division, overseeing three manufacturing plants and various division leadership positions. He has been with NSK since 2002, working in various roles until becoming the director in 2020. He is also involved with the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation and serves on the advisory board for Ivy Tech, Franklin Campus. Stiens brings both his technical expertise and leadership qualities from the industrial sector to the board.
The following members were re-appointed to Aspire Johnson County’s board:
- Vice Chair for Economic Development, Eric Prime, Van Valer Law Firm;
- Vice Chair for Business Advocacy, Greg Simons, Simons Bitzer & Associates;
- Secretary, David Coffey, Mutual Savings Bank;
- Treasurer, Julia Saltsgaver, Quality Connection of Indiana;
- Past Chair, Rob Campbell;
- , Christian Maslowski, President and CEO, Aspire Johnson County;
- David Dunkle, M.D., CEO Johnson Memorial Health;
- Chris Hamm, HWC Engineering;
- Jacque Haynes, Midland Atlantic Properties;
- Lee Ann Logan, Franciscan Health;
- Jamie Medlock, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division;
- Marisol Sanchez, Endress + Hauser.
