
E-REP Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Action
DEI Action
Business leaders taking collective action on diversity, equity and inclusion
matters more than ever.
We know there is no single formula for improving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) that is applicable to every business, industry, sector or environment.
Nor is any DEI journey the same. The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) is committed to enabling your path by providing resources and best practices.
We welcome you to join E-REP and other organizations in our shared commitment by signing the DEI Action.
We believe that openly sharing a common DEI action among community leaders enables our shared vision to be a nationally recognized place for business and talent to call home.
By working together toward DEI within our workplaces, industries, and broader business community, we can cultivate a trusting environment where all ideas are welcomed, and employees feel comfortable and empowered to have discussions about equitable opportunities for all. We will use our power, influence, and position to amplify unheard voices,
endorse policies and implement practices that lead to equitable opportunities for all.
Business & Community Members Taking DEI Action:

Omotoke Olugbode
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist
Theraconnect

Awesh Karki
Owner
Haynies Corner Mart LLC

Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz
President
University of Evansville

Laura Scott
Managing Partner
Farmer Scott Ozete Robinson & Schmitt LLP

Amy Canterbury
President and CEO
United Way of Southwestern Indiana

Carrie Blackham
Executive Director
Jacques Maxwell
Manager, Community Job Link
Kelley Tenbarge
Events & Communications Coordinator
The Arc of Evansville

Cathy Nestrick
Senior Director of Women’s Leadership
American Bankers Association

Jennifer Schneider
General Sales Manager
WEVV/EEVV

Roseyn Hood
Chief DEI & Belonging Officer
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation

Krista Wilson
Executive Director
Cancer Pathways Midwest

Bob Scheller
Human Resources Advisor
Deaconess Hospital

Beth Sweeney
Executive Director
Ashley Hughes
District Manager
American Red Cross
Southwest Indiana Chapter

Ryan Wood
Owner/CEO
Forefront Therapy

Todd Tucker
President
Tucker Publishing Group

Kari Fluegel
Communications and External Affairs Manager
Kaiser Aluminum Warrick

Amanda Green
Foundation Director
Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare

Ronnetha Darrett
CEO
The Indiana Institute for Behavior Analysis, Inc.
One size does not fit all. Here are some resources to consider utilizing on your DEI journey.
- DEI Training & Awareness
- DEI Consulting Support
- DEI Policies
- DEI Roadmap
- Empowering Diverse Talent
- Power of DEI Mentorship
- Championing DEI Transparency
- Nonprofit Specific DEI Resources
Additional Resources:
- Gartner
- McKinsey & Company
- Corporate Equality Index 2021
- State of Indiana’s Equity Data Portal
- IU SPEA
- Women in the Workplace 2021 – McKinsey & Company/LeanIn.org
- BIPOC Mental Health Resources

Crystal Reutter
Development Manager
Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana

Mike Schopmeyer
Partner
Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP

Scott Wylie
Executive Director
Volunteer Lawyer Program of Southwestern Indiana

Michael Erwin
Chaplain & Giving Coordinator
The Good Samaritan Home

Erika Taylor
CEO
YMCA Evansville

Laura Daywalt
Area Director of Sales and Marketing
Remington Hotels (Hampton Inn East & Residence Inn)

Wendy Chinn
Director of Diversity, Equity & Belonging
Ivy Tech Community College

Misti Alvarez Cohen
Director
Summit Real Estate Services

Ron Rochon
President
University of Southern Indiana

Anastasia Matthews
VP, D&I
Berry Global

Kendall Hurt
Strategic Engagement Advisor
Heritage Federal Credit Union