Principal and Partner at Bose McKinney & Evans
Prior to joining Bose Public Affairs Group and Bose McKinney & Evans, Smith served as Indiana’s Secretary of Commerce under former Vice President and then-Governor Mike Pence during his entire four-year gubernatorial term. He was a member of the cabinet, simultaneously operating as CEO of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and managed Indiana’s domestic and international economic development strategies and operations. Victor has been chosen to Chair Governor-Elect Braun’s Transition Team.
Currently serving on the Marian Board of Trustees
Denise was elected the first lay woman Board Chair in Marian’s history, serving in that position from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024. Denise spent most of her career in higher education, as both an admission counselor and director of alumni relations at Marian before moving to USA Funds. She retired as senior vice president at USA Funds, which provides financial support to students seeking post-secondary education. With her family, she has established the Brennan-Feser Family Scholarship.
Taggart Birge, CEO of Cornerstone Companies and Birge & Held
Taggart Birge serves as CEO of Cornerstone Companies and Birge & Held. Tag and Marta Birge have played a pivotal role as corporate and civic leaders throughout
Central Indiana. They are committed to advocating for regional growth and
economic development for disadvantaged communities throughout Indiana. The
Birge’s have been especially active in promoting equitable healthcare and
investment in the Latino community, which closely aligns with Marian University’s
strategic plan and core values.
Our Journey to 2030: Always Forward effort is in response to Marian’s 2030 strategic plan. This bold vision for 2030 will require investments of $750 million by 2030. These investments will provide much-needed scholarships, program, and facilities improvements that allow Marian to attract and retain diverse students. Our graduates integrate faith in their profession and are taught the value of lifelong service to their communities.
John Accetturo
Gabriel Alejandro
Mike Alley
Mike Becher
Lynne and Steve Cosler
Patti Curran
Tom Downard
Bill C. Drew
Adam ’08 and Julia Ehret
Daniel J Elsener
David Findlay
Missy Fisher
Christopher Gibson ’96
Daryl Graham
Kimmie Hamilton
Katie and Gary Hoefle
Jarvis Jointer
Shelly Lagona
Christopher LaMothe
Carla and Mike Leppert
Jan Marten
Allen McClendon
Tom Morales
Joe Moser ’00
Pete Munson
Kathleen Miller
Judy Palmer
Marta Pineiro-Nunez
Clint Pletcher
Philip Ray
Kirk Reis
Eddie Rivers
Andreas Sashegyi
April Sasso
Frank Short
John T Smith
Steve Smitherman
Greg Stephens
Bob Welch
Maria Wiley
Scott Young ’98
Raul Zavaleta
Pledges for sponsorships can be fulfilled over three to five years.
All sponsorships at $50,000 or more are eligible to endow a scholarship in the donor/company’s name.
To secure your sponsorship, contact John Finke: 317.955.6202 or email jfinke@marian.edu
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