Meet members

of the IBE Council

2026 governing body consist of six dedicated professionals who believe you matter. The council is organized to be the decision-making structure of IBE providing public service, creating local community, and stewarding the budget for the greater good of Southern Indiana through member-led engagement.

See Bylaws and organizational structure

Subject Matter Expert (SME) Commission

Indiana Business Empowerment has a group of trusted professionals who advise and support local small businesses in educational and economic development.

Ian Williams

Lead Well Consulting

IBE Advisory

Gary Starks

Starks Foundation

IBE Treasurer

Chanel Wells Henderson

Chanel Nicole Co.

IBE Business Series

James Thornton

TCT

IBE Fundraising

April Starks

A Lasting Solution

IBE Mini Grant

Deidra Collins

Wall Street Suites

IBE Public Relations & Social Engagement

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