Board of Directors - Bios
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Deb Ellman
Brian Cunningham (At Large) is a Certified Indiana Master Naturalist and the
Product & Hobby Education Manager for Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. As a
youth, he travelled, hiked, and camped with his family, earned an Eagle
Scout Award, and went on to complete a BS degree in Forestry/Forest
Recreation at Purdue. As an adult, he has worn such hats as tri-athlete,
assistant Scoutmaster, and Presenter of community educational programs,
such as birding walks for Daub Park. He is the proud dad of three children
who enjoy coming to the nature park, and literally following in his footsteps.
Product & Hobby Education Manager for Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. As a
youth, he travelled, hiked, and camped with his family, earned an Eagle
Scout Award, and went on to complete a BS degree in Forestry/Forest
Recreation at Purdue. As an adult, he has worn such hats as tri-athlete,
assistant Scoutmaster, and Presenter of community educational programs,
such as birding walks for Daub Park. He is the proud dad of three children
who enjoy coming to the nature park, and literally following in his footsteps.
Broad Ripple Park, etc. He created a wetland for the Indiana School for the Deaf, and helped
establish the living wetlands permanent display at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, among many
area projects. He received a President’s Award from the Environmental Education Association of
Indiana and KIB’s Volunteer of the Year Award.
establish the living wetlands permanent display at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, among many
area projects. He received a President’s Award from the Environmental Education Association of
Indiana and KIB’s Volunteer of the Year Award.
Greg Gerke (At Large) is a natural resources specialist with Civil &
Environmental Consultants, Inc. He holds a B.S. in Natural Resource
Mgmt and a masters in Environmental Planning from I.U. He serves on
non-profit Boards/Advisory Boards including: Keep Indianapolis
Beautiful, Starling Nature Sanctuary, Marion County Soil & Water
Conservation District, Indianapolis Rotary's Environment Committee,
Environmental Consultants, Inc. He holds a B.S. in Natural Resource
Mgmt and a masters in Environmental Planning from I.U. He serves on
non-profit Boards/Advisory Boards including: Keep Indianapolis
Beautiful, Starling Nature Sanctuary, Marion County Soil & Water
Conservation District, Indianapolis Rotary's Environment Committee,
Ed Richard (North Willow Farms) has worked
for 30+ years in Info Technology at
PSI/Cinergy/Duke Energy where he is now a
project manager. He grew up in Muncie, and
graduated from Purdue University with a
degree in Computer Science. His wife Carol
for 30+ years in Info Technology at
PSI/Cinergy/Duke Energy where he is now a
project manager. He grew up in Muncie, and
graduated from Purdue University with a
degree in Computer Science. His wife Carol
lived in NWF as a child. They have raised five children, and helped with many school activities,
swim team, coaching junior soccer and basketball, etc. Ed is a licensed IHSAA/FIFA soccer
referee. They both “look forward to helping improve the tremendous park facilities that make this
area such a great neighborhood in which to live.”
swim team, coaching junior soccer and basketball, etc. Ed is a licensed IHSAA/FIFA soccer
referee. They both “look forward to helping improve the tremendous park facilities that make this
area such a great neighborhood in which to live.”
Elliott Schankerman (North Willow Farms) is Warehouse Manager at
the Lusco Corporation in Noblesville and has 20+ years retailing
experience. His degree is in Economics from IU. Elliott grew up down
the street from the park land in Greenbriar until his parents moved even
closer to NWF in 1974. He and wife Lori lived in Northbrook then bought
a home in NWF in 1992, where they continue to raise their family. He
has seen green space in the area disappear over the years with
development, and wants to help save and enhance the park for
generations to come to have green space to enjoy.
the Lusco Corporation in Noblesville and has 20+ years retailing
experience. His degree is in Economics from IU. Elliott grew up down
the street from the park land in Greenbriar until his parents moved even
closer to NWF in 1974. He and wife Lori lived in Northbrook then bought
a home in NWF in 1992, where they continue to raise their family. He
has seen green space in the area disappear over the years with
development, and wants to help save and enhance the park for
generations to come to have green space to enjoy.
Andrew
Stautz
Stautz
Patti Tehan lives adjacent to the nature park, and works as for the
University of Indianapolis. She enjoys time with family (Bruce is her
husband, they have two grown daughters) and loves to share the park
with grandson, Charlie. She is a big fan of education and was very
involved with PTO when her daughters attended North Central H.S. Her
professional experience as a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters and
Riley Children's Foundation has helped her efforts to raise funds for the
park. Patti especially loves to encourage individuals to consider
including Daubenspeck Park in their estate plans to ensure the future of
the outdoor space.
University of Indianapolis. She enjoys time with family (Bruce is her
husband, they have two grown daughters) and loves to share the park
with grandson, Charlie. She is a big fan of education and was very
involved with PTO when her daughters attended North Central H.S. Her
professional experience as a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters and
Riley Children's Foundation has helped her efforts to raise funds for the
park. Patti especially loves to encourage individuals to consider
including Daubenspeck Park in their estate plans to ensure the future of
the outdoor space.
Bruce Tehan and wife Patti have lived in the North
Willow Farms neighborhood for 26 years and
appreciate the neighborhood and park. Bruce and
their daughters are North Central High School
graduates. Over the years, they have appreciated
the wildlife in their backyard and have enjoyed
sightings including: woodchuck, deer, fox, hawks
and several other bird species. As a commercial
print sales representative, Bruce has an interest in
environmental issues and recycling (especially
paper!). He is inspired by the many individuals
and groups who volunteer to enhance the park.
Willow Farms neighborhood for 26 years and
appreciate the neighborhood and park. Bruce and
their daughters are North Central High School
graduates. Over the years, they have appreciated
the wildlife in their backyard and have enjoyed
sightings including: woodchuck, deer, fox, hawks
and several other bird species. As a commercial
print sales representative, Bruce has an interest in
environmental issues and recycling (especially
paper!). He is inspired by the many individuals
and groups who volunteer to enhance the park.