UPDATED – Indy Rotarians in the News!
Women of Influence – Jennifer Burk
Why would a top executive give up a job with one of the most successful businesses in Indiana to head up a not-for-profit?
Just asking that question indicates one of the challenges faced by not-for-profit leaders. Let alone a financially struggling organization.
“I don’t think there’s a stigma, but there might be a curiosity about it,” said Jennifer Burk who, in 2009, left a position with Duke Realty to become president and CEO of the troubled Junior Achievement of Central Indiana.
“My role at Duke gave me the opportunity to get involved in the community, serve on some boards, and do some volunteer work. My husband at one point said, ‘It seems you come home energized by some of the volunteer work. I would support you if you wanted to consider a career change at some point.’”
Burk began work at Junior Achievement as a volunteer.
Other Members in the News (UPDATED)
Families First has elected Rotarian Mark Winzenread as Chairman of the Board. For more than 175 years, Families First has been passionately committed to its vision of a community of strong, loving and capable families. Generation after generation, Families First has touched the lives of thousands of families through a variety of programs that strengthen parents, repair relationships, maintain the independence of older and challenged adults, and remove barriers to a stable, productive life. Edie Olsen, MSW, LCSW is President of Families first and also an Indianapolis Rotarian.
The Methodist Health Foundation has named Rotarian Denny Sponsel, Vice Chairman. And, Rotarians Carol Applegate and Greg Schahet have joined the Board of Methodist Health Foundation.
Senior1Care among Fastest Growing Companies in America
“This honor is truly a reflection of the countless hours our team members have contributed to get us to this point,” added Rotarian Patrick Broccolo, an owner of the Carmel area branch. “The flexibility of our Caregivers and our responsiveness to our client’s needs is a major reason for the recognition.” Senior1Care is available 24 hours a day to help service their clients’ needs. Please visit their website at Senior1Care.com to learn more about their service offering and experience the difference. Download the press release.
