Twenty-one volunteers serve on the Board of Directors of the Harrison County Community Foundation. Each is elected to a three-year term or may serve the remainder of the term if an unexpected vacancy occurs. The terms of seven members (one-third) expire in any given year.

Considerations to provide for a diverse representation of our community among board members include geographic residency (within Harrison County), professional background, ethnicity, gender, special skills, and education. All members sign a Conflict of Interest Statement requiring them to declare any possible conflicts and must withdraw from voting on any issue which is, or may appear to represent, a conflict of interest.

The Board of Directors typically meet on the first Monday of each month to consider routine business. Special board meetings or committee meetings are called as required to ensure the proper conduct of our mission. Officers who will serve during the next calendar year and the operating budget are determined at the annual meeting.

Any resident of Harrison County, Indiana may apply to be considered for membership on the Foundation Board of Directors. For additional information, contact us at 812-738-6668.

HCCF Board of Directors

-Brian Churchill , President, Depauw
-Qudsia Davis, Vice-President, Corydon

-Norbert Rawert, Secretary, New Salisbury

-Joel Voyles, Treasurer, Palmyra

-Judy Hess, Caesars Representative, Corydon

-Paul Beckort, Laconia

-Scott Berkley, Lanesville

-Dr. Stephen Bodney, Corydon

-Linda Burnham, Elizabeth

-Chris Byrd, Corydon

-Jason Copperwaite, Corydon
-Gary Geswein, Palmyra

-Thomas Gibson , Corydon

-Denise Harbeson , Corydon

-Bette Harper, Mauckport

-Pam Bennett Martin, New Salisbury

-Mark Shireman, Lanesville

-Bill Thomas, Depauw
-Patricia Timberlake, Corydon

-Carolyn Wallace, New Middletown

-Doug York, Corydon

Advisory Council

During the latter half of 2004, the Board Development Committee explored options for getting more people involved in our decision-making and to recruit potential candidates to serve on the Foundation board.  The result was the creation of an Advisory Council.  These community representatives serve as voting members on many of our committees.  Their contribution will bring more voices to the table while giving them experience in how we conduct our work.

HCCF Advisory Council

-Martha Beckort, Corydon

-Teresa Campbell, Elizabeth

-Heather Clunie, New Salisbury

-Barbara Crecelius, Corydon

-Donald Dones, Elizabeth

-JoAnna Jarboe, Corydon

-Glenn Walker, Laconia

-Marion Wallace, New Salisbury

-John Winterkorn, Corydon

HCCF Staff

Sitting-Vicky Elmore and Steve Gilliland

Standing-Leah Gutknecht and Julie Timberlake

Steven A. Gilliland, Executive Director

Steve is the son of Donna and Bob (deceased) Gilliland of English, Indiana. He graduated from English High School in May 1973. Steve retired as an STSCM(SS) E-9 after a twenty-year career in the US Navy (submarine service). He held assignments in Connecticut, Key West, San Diego, Pearl Harbor, and Washington, DC.

He became the founding Executive Director of the Crawford County Youth Service Bureau in Marengo, Indiana in December 1993. He served on the Indiana Youth Services Association Board of Directors from 1999-2001, the latter year as president. In 1998, he was on the steering committee and then a founding board member of the Community Foundation of Crawford County.

Steve was hired as the first Executive Director of the Harrison County Community Foundation in March 1999. His responsibilities include: assisting and advising grant applicants, fundraising, and assisting donors in the creation of endowments and scholarships.

Steve does not serve on local boards to avoid conflict-of-interest situations, however, he is often seen at many not-for-profit and local government meetings to keep the board informed on current projects and events. He is available to address small groups to provide any information on grants, donor issues, or operations of the Foundation.

You may contact Steve at steveg@hccfindiana.org.

Julie M. Timberlake, Program & Marketing Manager

Julie Timberlake is a graduate of Indiana University Southeast and has worked for HCCF since February 2001.  She is responsible for grant and scholarship management and is available to assist with grant applications. 

Julie resides in Crandall with her husband, Chris, and their son, Ben.

You may contact Julie at jtimberlake@hccfindiana.org.

Vicky L. Elmore, Executive & Finance Assistant

Vicky Elmore has worked for HCCF since March 2004. She manages fund accounting software and works closely with the Finance Committee in monitoring investments. Her responsibilities are to assist the Executive Director in the administrative and financial activities of the Foundation.

Vicky resides in Laconia with her husband, Ray.

You may contact Vicky at vickye@hccfindiana.org.

Leah J. Gutknecht , Administrative Assistant

Leah Gutknecht has recently joined the HCCF staff as the new Administrative Assistant. She is responsible for assisting the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and other staff in implementing programs and administrative activities of the Foundation. Leah is the primary contact for use of the HCCF Conference Room.

Leah resides in Corydon with her husband, Mike.

You may contact Leah at leahg@hccfindiana.org .