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Julie Redman, President
Julie Redman is a former elementary school teacher. She is presently enjoying being a full-time mother to her three lovely children and volunteering for educational and fund-raising endeavors. Julie is from Indianapolis, Indiana. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Purdue University in 1983. Julie completed her Master of Science in Education degree from Indiana University in 1989, with a focus in Reading and Early Childhood Development. Julie taught kindergarten and first grade at Eastbrook Elementary in MSD of Pike Township for ten years.
Julie is a past President of the Indianapolis Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta. She is a former member of the Children�s Commission at St. Luke�s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Julie helped start the PTO for Stonegate Elementary at Boone Meadow, serving as President for two years. She has enjoyed participating as an Oktoberfest committee chairperson, member of the Zionsville Academically Talented Council, and Co-Chairperson for the 2004-2005 Zionsville Community School Charity. Julie finds great fulfillment in volunteering for many fund-raising events for a variety of not-for-profit organizations.
Julie and her husband, Brad, moved to Zionsville in 2000. Brad and Julie have three children, Peter, Sarah, and Andrew.
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Melanie Stallings, Treasurer
Melanie Stallings was born and raised in the southern suburbs of Chicago and attended the University of Notre Dame where she graduated with honors with a degree in Accounting. She began her career in the Indianapolis offices or Ernst and Young, LLP where she spent three years before taking a position as a financial analyst for GTE North.
After the birth of her children, Ms. Stallings worked for four years in the Zionsville Community School system as an instructional assistant. She is currently in her fourth year as the controller for Miller Brooks, Inc., an advertising, branding, and PR agency located in Zionsville.
Melanie and her family have lived in Zionsville since 1988. She has three children, Sean, Kristin, and Allison. Ms. Stallings served as President of the Eagle Elementary PTO for two years, President of ZCHS PTO for two years, Treasurer of the ZMS PTO for four years, and Vice-President of the Zionsville Athletic Booster Club. She has served on the ZCS Superintendent's Roundtable and was a member of the first redistricting committee for Zionsville Community Schools. Melanie also volunteers for the Culver Community Youth Council in Culver, Indiana and coaches youth volleyball.
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Peggy Edwards
Peggy Edwards is a psychotherapist, working part time in private practice. She worked on the inpatient unit at St. Vincent Stress Center for 18 years. She received her B.S. degree in clinical psychology from Indiana State University followed by a Master's degree in Social Work from Indiana University. She has lived her life in Indiana with the exception of moving to Topeka, KS for a year when she was completing her post graduate work at the Menninger Clinic.
Peggy's husband, Eric Siemers, is a neurologist and works at Eli Lilly and Co. He is involved in phase 1 drug trials for CNS diseases. Daniel and Scott attend middle school in Zionsville. They are both involved in travel soccer and recreational basketball.
Peggy has been on the Board of Directors for Zionsville Youth Soccer Association for four years. She has also been on the PTO board at Eagle Elementary.
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Melinda Heim
Melinda Heim received a bachelors degree in microbiology from Miami University and a masters degree in biology with a thesis in immunology from Purdue University. Her professional experience has included microbiological research at the University of Cincinnati Medical School and research in immunology at both Indiana University Medical School and Eli Lilly and Company. She is a full time parent and volunteer with a passion for children and education. She has served on various civic organizations in the Indianapolis community, including the Children's Museum Guild, the Assistance League of Indiana, the Brebeuf Jesuit Bistro, and has chaired both the Zionsville Education Foundation Oktoberfest and In Style Luncheon events. Beyond serving on the ZEF board of directors currently, she is on an exhibit advisory board for the Children's Museum and is editor of the Zionsville Community High School Newsletter. She enjoys tennis, travel, and horses.
Melinda and her husband, Michael, moved to Zionsville in 2000. They have two children, a 21 year old son at Miami University, and a 16 year old daughter at Zionsville Community High School.
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Dorothy Hitchins
Dorothy Hitchins is currently a full time parent, an active volunteer, and a French teacher for L'Ecole Francaise. She has served in various PTO capacities, including ZMS PTSO President 2002-2004 where she and her Board overhauled the fundraising structure and the Teacher Grant program. Dorothy is involved locally with the Sullivan Museum Guild and the ZEF Oktoberfest. She served on the Superintendent's Key Communicators Committee. She has been a member of the Junior League of Indianapolis since 1986, serving primarily in community projects and also on the Board of Directors for several years.
Dorothy was born, raised, and educated in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated from the St. Louis University School of Business with a Management Science Degree. She has worked in the Real Estate industry and managed a home furnishing store. Dorothy and her husband moved to Zionsville in 1996. They have three children, Patrick, Claire and Pierce.
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Lori Hockema
Lori Hockema and her husband, Dr. Jeff Hockema, have lived in the Zionsville area since 1992. They have four children, Benjamin, Erin, John, and Gracie. Presently, Lori is an active member of the Bethany Christian board and a full time mother and volunteer. She taught for more than 16 years at the elementary level. Fifteen of those years were with Zionsville Community Schools. She received her bachelor's degree from Purdue University and her master's from Indiana University. During her tenure, she was a reading specialist; a 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade teacher; and a coach for volleyball, basketball, and track.
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Mary Lueders
Mary Lueders obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Denison University and her Juris Doctorate from Indiana University in 1986. From 1986-1994, Mary practiced law at Locke Reynolds Boyd and Weisell in Indianapolis where she represented physicians and hospitals in litigation. She is married to Dan Lueders; they have lived in Zionsville since 1998. They have two children: Blake (Class of 2010) and Grace (Class of 2013).
Mary was the 2001-2002 President of the Junior League of Indianapolis, and has served on The Crane House Board and the Julian Center Board. She is currently Treasurer of The Junior League Trust Fund and served on Governor Daniels' Inauguration Steering Committee in 2004.
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Mike MacLean
Mike MacLean is a partner in the law firm of Baker & Daniels LLP, specializing in employee benefits and executive compensation matters. He graduated from Purdue University in 1987 with a B.S. degree in Accounting and received his J.D. from Indiana University in 1990.
Mike and his wife, Valerie, have been Zionsville residents since 2001. They have two children, Jessica and Matthew. Mike has had the privilege of working with a variety of educational, non-profit and community organizations in both his professional and personal lives, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation since 2000.
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James Schillaci
Jim Schillaci is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor in the Global Wealth Management division of Merrill Lynch. He began in the financial services industry in 1991. With over 17 years of experience, Jim has assisted many generations of individuals and institutions reach their financial goals.
He has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Sam Houston State University. In addition, Jim has completed the Securities Industry Institute at the Wharton School of Business, University on Pennsylvania. In 2006, the financial magazine On Wall Street recognized Jim's hard work and dedication to clients by naming him one of the "Top 40 Advisors Under 40" in the country.
In addition to his dedication to the Zionsville Educational Foundation, he works with the Indiana Sports Corporation as a member of the President's Advisory Council and on the Geared for Health committee. Jim and his team of advisors also have served as the local market commentators for 93 WIBC since 2000.
Jim and his wife Adalyn moved to Zionsville in 2006. Their four children, Gus, Dixie, Duke, and Ella, attend Zionsville Middle School and Union Elementary.
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Julie Tiller
Julie Tiller and her husband Rich own and operate Tiller Group, Inc. located in Zionsville, which operates three full service speakers bureaus: Healthcare Speakers Network, Agricultural Speakers Network and Professional Speakers Network. Over the past twenty years, their company has assisted meeting planner clients on over 5200 meetings throughout North America and Europe.
A native Hoosier, Julie graduated from Ball State University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Education and Dance. After teaching high school at Columbus North, Julie joined the Indiana University Foundation as a major gift fundraiser. During her ten years with the IU Foundation, Julie worked on the Campaign for Indiana, co-directed the Herman B. Wells Young Scholar Campaign and directed the Riley Children's Hospital portion of the Indiana University School of Medicine Capital Campaign. At the conclusion of the IU School of Medicine Campaign, Julie became a consultant for the James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association.
In 1995, with the birth of their son Clark, Julie joined her husband Rich in the lecture and speakers bureau business. In addition to Clark, they have a daughter Megan. Julie enjoys a variety of roles in her children's schools and activities. The Tillers have been Zionsville residents for over 16 years.
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Debbie Ungar
Debbie Ungar holds a BA in Journalism from Indiana University. Her professional background is in non-profit marketing and fundraising. Debbie has worked for the American Cancer Society, State of Indiana and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. Although she is currently a stay at home mom to two boys, she is active both in the school system and with other non-profit organizations, including the Junior League of Indianapolis and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Debbie and her husband, Ken, have been Zionsville residents since 2001. Ken is the owner of Ungar Strategies and author of the book "Ahead of the Game: What Every Athlete Needs to Know about Sports Business."
Debbie served as the President of the Eagle Elementary PTO in 2006-2007 and has also held the position of Fundraising VP for three years. She has also served for two years on the ZEF "InStyle" committee. Debbie operates a home-based photography business and also stays active with other crafty endeavors.
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