Leadership Biographies

For nearly 25 years, Eric has worked within the non-profit management and fundraising field in and around Indianapolis. For the past 14 years, he invested his time in cancer-related programming, fundraising, marketing and strategic planning. His current responsibilities as CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Boone County are to lead all initiatives of the organization, increase brand awareness, oversee fundraising activities, and work with the staff and board of trustees to grow the footprint of the organization around the county. He is passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment for young people.

Eric has served on the board of the Indiana Cancer Consortium, was a member of the Indiana University Cancer Center Health Disparities and Advisory Committee, a charter member of the Indianapolis-Metropolitan Rotary Club where he served as President for two terms, a three-term Assistant District Governor for Rotary District 6560, a member of the alumni board of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, honored in 2016 as one of the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Forty Under 40, graduated in the 45th class of the Leadership Indianapolis Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Series and is a new member of the Rotary Club of Lebanon (IN). He received his MA in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University in 2005 and a BA from Franklin College in 1999. Eric and his wife Kristin have three children (Jack, Charlie and Violet) and currently reside in Zionsville, IN.

Jamie grew up in New Palestine before moving downtown to attend Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. After six long years, Jamie graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the Kelley School of Business and her Master’s in Philanthropic Studies from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. With over 7 years of non-profit experience, Jamie has worked with several Indiana nonprofits such as the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, the Indiana University Foundation and the Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation in development and volunteer management roles.

Jamie currently resides near Broad Ripple with her cat, Aphrodite. In her spare time, if she isn’t reading or gardening, Jamie volunteers with Girls on the Run of Central Indiana and as the Recruitment Advisor for Alpha Sigma Alpha Theta Zeta sorority.

Bridget has been with BGCBoone since 2018 starting out as Kitchen Coordinator. “No child goes hungry” is Bridget’s motto. She also helped manage the Food Program during the COVID pandemic. With the help of volunteers from the community and BGCBoone, our team served more than 11,000+ dinners to our community during a global time of need. Bridget advanced with BGCBoone in becoming Team Lead, Before-School Coordinator and Assistant Director at the Lebanon Unit. Bridget resides in Lebanon with her daughter Kaitlyn (2021 and 2022 Boone County Youth of the Year and Club Kid since 2012) and her Miniature Schnauzers Macie, Gracie, and Monkey. She loves the Indianapolis Colts, Lebanon Leprechaun Basketball, and relaxing at home with her puppies and daughter.

She is passionate about children and providing the best quality care for them, as well as serving as an advocate for families. Her educational philosophy consists of helping young people to excel academically, prepare for life and reach their highest potential.