Steven A. Gilliland, CEO & President
Steve graduated from English High School in May 1973. He retired as a Master Chief Submarine Sonor Technician and Acoustic Intelligence Specialist 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 and Alternative School 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. He also served on the Indiana Grantmakers Alliance board of directors and is currently serving on their Public Policy Committee.
Steve was hired as the first Executive Director of the Harrison County Community Foundation in March 1999. His current title is President & CEO. He oversees a staff of five who work in grants, scholarships, finance, fundraising, and marketing.
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.
Steve’s wife, Pat, is the Principal at New Middletown Elementary School. Their blended family includes five children and six grandchildren.
You may contact Steve at steveg@hccfindiana.org.
Julie Timberlake, Director of Programs
Julie Timberlake is a graduate of Indiana University Southeast and has worked for HCCF since February 2001. She oversees the various programs of the foundation but her main focus is scholarships and education. Julie is an Indiana Youth Philanthropy Ambassador for Harrison County. Julie resides in Crandall with her husband, Chris, and their son and daughter, Benjamin and Alexa.
You may contact Julie at juliet@hccfindiana.org.
Anna Curts joined the HCCF staff May 2009 as the administrative assistant. She quickly assumed the Marketing role and assisted with the grant process. In June 2012, Anna took on a new role as Grants Manager. She is responsible for the grants management and is available to assist with grant applications. Anna resides in Corydon where she grew up, and lives in her childhood home, with her husband, Joe.
You may contact Anna at annac@hccfindiana.org.
Derrick Grigsby, Director of Finance
Derrick Grigsby joined the HCCF staff as a Finance Administrator in September 2011. He graduated in 2010 from the University of Indianapolis with a major in Accounting and has recently been accepted into the acclaimed MBA program at Indiana University Southeast. Derrick is responsible for the financial activities of the Foundation and assists the Executive Director in donor relations and compliance matters. He resides in Salem.
You may contact Derrick at derrickg@hccfindiana.org.
Kim Harmon, Director of Development
Kim Harmon joined in May 2012 as the Director of Development. She is responsible for donor relations and asset development. Kim is a graduate of North Harrison High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Southeast. She worked at Bridgepointe Goodwill Industries, and The de Paul School in Louisville as Director of Development. Kim decided it was time to continue her service working with donors in her home county.
Kim’s email is kimh@hccfindiana.org
Sarah Travis, Administrative Assistant
Sarah Travis joined in May 2012 as the Administrative Assistant. She worked as the Executive Assistant at the Community Foundation of Crawford County until relocating to Illinois with her husband in 2005. After John retired from the Air Force, they returned to the area and now live in New Salisbury. Sarah manages our Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library children’s database and is responsible for booking of the HCCF Conference Room. She also assists the HCCF Executive Director and Staff in all aspects of Foundation work.
Sarah’s email is saraht@hccfindiana.org
Jamie Fried, Intern
Jamie Fried joined the foundation in June 2012 as the new Community Foundation Intern. She is currently attending Indiana University Southeast pursuing her Master’s degree in Education. Jamie has been married to her husband, Dale, for 23 years, and they have two sons, Nick and Trent. They reside in Corydon. She will be learning about and supporting community foundation operations.
