3135 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN  46208-4717

Phone:  (317) 236-6090
Fax:  (317) 236-6086

e-mail:  info@icindiana.org

Hans has been with ICI since August 2002 after spending two-plus years in Bremen, Germany, helping to establish a highly selective English-language university there. Prior to his time in Germany, Hans served 10 years as president of the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association and has also worked for the California and Minnesota associations. He holds a doctorate from Vanderbilt University, an M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a B.A. from Williams College. 

Hans and his wife, Susan, live in Carmel with their children Christa, Evan, and Karah. 

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Tony Maidenberg
Executive Vice President & General Counsel

Tony has served with ICI since February 2001.  An attorney by training, he graduated from Indiana University in 1969 and from the Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C., in 1972. Tony served terms as mayor of his hometown of Marion from 1976 to 1979 and as an Indiana state senator from 1988 to 1992.

In 2003, Patrick joined ICI after seven years of working for Creative Analytics on the ICI Retention Projects, experience that has proved valuable in helping direct the research and information needs of ICI, as well as in providing leadership on statewide information technology issues for ICI member institutions.

Majoring in geography, Patrick earned his bachelor's degree at Michigan State University and his master's degree at Wayne State University and is soon hoping to wrap up his Ph.D. in geography from Indiana University. He stays active in the classroom, adjunct teaching at IUPUI and tormenting students with his “Geography is Everything" mantra.

Patrick enjoys long distance running and is looking forward at this moment to the next chance to run. Patrick and his wife, Nina, live in Beech Grove.

Laura is a graduate of Franklin College where she received her bachelor of arts degree in business management and marketing.  She came to ICI in July 2006 after several years in banking, most recently as a bank branch manager in Indianapolis.  As LECSP Program Bursar, she works with community foundations and colleges & universities across Indiana to manage the tuition payment process for the Lilly Community Scholars Program.  Laura enjoys gardening and spending time outdoors with her family at their Shelby County home.

Nanette Dumm directs fiscal, operational, and personnel matters for ICI.

She joined ICI in June 2000 after more than 20 years in the for-profit business world. She spent the previous 18-plus years as a bookkeeper and  insurance coordinator managing as many as 10 smaller companies within a managerial company.

Nanette and her husband, Phil, live in Morgantown and are the parents of two very active daughters.

Marcia W. Goodner
Director of Development Services & Programs

Marcia W. Goodner provides research and analysis data for the ICI development team, primarily to identify, cultivate, and solicit potential donors. She also designed and continues to maintain ICI's tracking system for prospective donors.

Marcia has been with ICI since 1990, starting as a development associate. As the first researcher, she established ICI's foundation research office. She is a member of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement in Indiana (APRA-IN), serving as treasurer of that organization for eight years. Marcia received her BS degree from INDIANA TECH and has received certification from the Grantsmanship Center. Goodner is active with many inner city youth organizations and her local church, where her husband is pastor.

Mary Ellen Hamer
Director of Strategic Communications and Outreach Programs

In January 2005, Mary Ellen Hamer joined the ICI staff as director of strategic communications and outreach programs. Between 1992 and 2005, she provided PR leadership for two of Indiana's largest public school districts: the MSD of Lawrence Township (Indianapolis) and the South Bend Community School Corporation. Prior to her time in public education, Mary Ellen served on the staff at Culver Academies (a private secondary school in Indiana), first as a member of the faculty and then as editor of the school’s alumni magazine. 

Mary Ellen earned her APR (Accreditation in Public Relations) in 2001. She grew up in northeastern Pennsylvania and earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees in English from Marywood College (now University) in Scranton, PA. She and her husband Paul live in Indianapolis and are the parents of one college-aged daughter and four adult children. 

Bob consulted with ICI for three years before joining the ICI staff in 2004.  Previously,  he was a vice president at Taylor University, administering planning and strategic initiatives. Bob brings significant experience in multi-organizational collaborations in education, non-profit organizations and information technology.

Bob lives in Upland with his wife, Susie. Both received undergraduate degrees from Washington State University and graduate degrees from Eastern Washington State University. They are the parents of two grown daughters. Apart from ICI, Bob engages local and international nonprofit organizations in board, leadership and organizational development.

Linda Meador rejoined the ICI team in September 2005. She originally started with the Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana (ICUI) in 1990.  When ICUI (now ICI) and the Educational Facilities Authority separated office spaces in 1993, she remained administrative assistant for the Authority until it disbanded in 2005. 

Linda and her husband Rick live in Edinburgh and are the parents of three children. She enjoys spending time with her animals and loves the outdoors.  Linda is a fan of pro football, especially the Colts.

Peg joined ICI in August 2003. As program officer, she assists the community foundations with administration and support of the scholarship program. Prior to joining ICI, Peg was director of cooperative education at Butler University. She also has corporate business experience, primarily in management information systems. Peg received an M.A. in College Student Personnel from Ball State, where she also earned her bachelor's degree in education.

A native Hoosier, Peg has lived in the Indianapolis area since 1985. She enjoys hiking and biking and is an avid gardener.  She also serves as a volunteer with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Meals on Wheels.

Kay Phelps
Scholarship Director, Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program

Kay has been managing the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program since she joined Independent Colleges in 1998. She oversees the awarding and disbursing of the full-tuition scholarships each academic year.  Other responsibilities include communicating with Indiana’s community foundations and college bursar, admission, and financial aid officers, as well as current, graduate, and potential Community Scholars. Kay’s background is in training, event planning, and volunteer coordination for non-profit organizations.

Kay and her husband, Keith, are both graduates of the University of Illinois and are active in their church choir. They live in Indianapolis and have three adult children and one granddaughter.

Mark has been ICI's director for corporate and foundation relations since 2000. He is responsible for corporate donor cultivation and retention; manages foundation grant proposal activities; and plans and directs various programmatic initiatives.

Prior to joining the ICI staff, Mark held a variety of corporate positions in administration, business development, finance, human resources, marketing, and operations. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Indiana University.

Mark and his wife Marilyn live in Indianapolis and are the parents of a son, now in college.