Civic-Minded Leaders with a Heart for Business.
The NIIC was founded based on a vision for Northeast Indiana by a group of ambitious community leaders and entrepreneurs. They saw an opportunity to improve our community and set about to make it so.
Over 20 years later, that determined mindset has taken root, grown deeper, and spread. The NIIC now stands as a pillar in Northeast Indiana. It is recognized as a global leader in entrepreneurial excellence and an impassioned advocate for growing businesses and building healthier organizations.
These are the board members who shape The NIIC’s vision and guide our purpose. Without their dedication and efforts, The NIIC would not be what it is today: One of the country’s top entrepreneurial resources.
To learn more about the board of The NIIC, feel free to contact us.
Executive Committee
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Ron Double
Board Chair
Chief Information Officer, Parkview Health
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David Long
Vice Chair
Long Legal LLC
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Tabitha Ervin, MPA
Secretary
Chief Operating Officer, YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne
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Mike Fritsch
President/CEO (Non Voting)
Northeast Indiana Innovation Center
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Dr. Michael Mirro
Executive Committee, Founding Board Chair
Chief Academic/Research Officer- Parkview Health (Ex Officio)
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John Niederman
Treasurer
Regional Director Entrepreneurship, Fortitude Fund
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Dr. Andrea Robinson
Executive Committee
Director - Community Development, City of Ft. Wayne
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Larry Rowland
Executive Committee | Immediate Past Chair
Retired Executive
Board of Directors
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Brian Avery
Board Member
Chief Technology Officer, STAR Financial Bank
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Patrick Buesching
Board Member
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Don Wood Foundation
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Gary Gatman
Board Member
Owner, Room2Room
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David Long
Vice Chair
Long Legal LLC
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Josh Macy
Board Member
Regional Director, iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
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Larry Mayers
Past Chair
Regional President, 1st Source Bank
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John McDonald
Board Member
Managing Entrepreneur, NEXT Studios
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Mark Michael
Past Chair
Retired President, Ft. Wayne Metals
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Eric Ottinger
Past Chair
Executive Vice President & Commercial Banking Manager, Lake City Bank
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Maclyn Parker
Board Member
Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath
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Dr. Rae Pearson
Board Member
Business Owner, Alpha Rae Personnel, Inc.
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Honorable Nelson Peters
Board Member
Allen County Commissioner
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Aaron Robles
Board Member
Founder/CEO, Hyprnova and Founders Spark
