BBBSNEI - Key Persons
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- Director of Community Development
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- Community Exploration and Data Coordinator
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- Director of Community Development
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- Member of the AMI Investment Management Team
- Owner, Pro Resources
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- Chief of Staff, IU Health
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- President, Precision Die Technologies LLC
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- Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- Treasurer / SVP, Chief Financial Officer, STAR Financial Bank
I am a graduate of IPFW and have worked at BBBS since 2015. I came to work at BBBS because I wanted to be a part of an organization that is making a difference in the community. I am from New Haven, a father of two and married to my high school sweetheart.
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- Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- Board Vice President / Engineer, Fort Wayne Metals
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- Board Vice President / Client Executive, Hylant
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- President of Customer Engagement, Shambaugh & Sons
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- Senior UX Designer, Franklin Electric
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- Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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- Marketing & Comm. Manager
- MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Life-long Fort Wayne resident Gina Kostoff is an enthusiastic community advocate, focusing her attention on poverty elimination, seniors, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities. With a bachelor's degree from IPFW and a master's degree from Ball State University, Gina uses her "can do" attitude and passion for service to find creative, people-focused solutions to unique challenges, whether in her career or in her many volunteer roles.
I moved to Fort Wayne from Connecticut in 2020 because my fiancé started working here. We love being outdoors, reading and swimming. A graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University with a major in communications, I love working for BBBS and being part of an amazing mission.
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- Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- Board President / President, Linder Oil Company, Inc
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- Vice President, Commercial Lender
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- Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
- Divisional Trainer / Client Manager, the Horton Group
Mark Buchanan has worked in human services since 2002 in various roles as a residential advisor, career specialist, psychiatric residential treatment, and various forms of case management. Mark obtained his undergraduate degree from Indiana Tech and his graduate degree from Liberty University and also works as an adjunct instructor of human services at Ivy Tech College. Mark moved to Fort Wayne from San Diego, CA in 2009. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 teenagers, woodworking, and exploring the Midwest.
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- Vice President, Bradley Company
A graduate of Bishop Luers High School, I went to IPFW for Human Services and worked as a Pizza Hut server for 10 years. I have loved every minute of working at Big Brothers Big Sisters. My favorite color is purple, I love to read everything and I have three fat cats.
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- Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
I graduated from Central Michigan University in 2021 with a degree in Community Development. I've always wanted a job where I could help and support youth, so I was excited to join BBBS. I like spending time with my dogs Kash and Bernard.
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- Customer Relations Specialist
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- Ex Officio, past Board President / CEO, Paragon Tube Corp
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- Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- Secretary / Head of People - Led Distribution at Flagstar Bank, Vice President
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- Customer Relations Specialist
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- Data Analysis & Reporting Assistant
I am a recent Computer Information Systems graduate from the University of Saint Francis class of 2023 (#GoCougs), where I am a part-time Director of Creative for the Athletics department. I have a lovely wife, Victoria, and two dogs, Boss (Great Dane) and Ruby (Husky Pit Mix). I consider myself a "tech enthusiast," and I have gone so far as to teach myself design and editing software. I constantly try to improve what I do and learn new things every day.
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- Account Supervisor, LABOV Marketing Communications & Training
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- CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Everyone in Fort Wayne knows Shelley or feels like they always have within five minutes. Since taking this position in 2006, she spends most of her considerable energy calling everyone asking for their time to help out. Rarely does anyone say "No" because of her commitment to Littles, passion, and integrity. Find Shelley's full bio here.
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- Director of Community Development
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- Member of the AMI Investment Management Team
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- Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
- Board Treasurer / CEO, Pizza Hut
I was born and raised in Michigan (Go Blue!). I met and married my husband of 22 years here in Fort Wayne, where I graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's in health and wellness and a Master's in Healthcare Administration. I have three daughters that keep me busy from business to travel sports.
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- Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- Board Vice President / Manager of Guitar Operations, Sweetwater Sound