Our Board

  • Kim Reier | President

    Kim serves as Vice President of Strategy at the Indiana Charter Innovation Center and has deep expertise in education strategy, charter networks, and policy innovation across Indiana.

  • Tom Vander Ark | Vice President

    Tom is the CEO of Getting Smart and a former executive at the Gates Foundation. He brings national leadership in learning ecosystems, education innovation, and future-ready school models.

  • Jim Jackson | Secretary

    Jim recently retired from Land O’Lakes, where he served as Director of Strategic Business Alliances. He brings expertise in joint ventures, business development, and industry partnerships.

  • Steve Brock | Treasurer

    Steve is a former Plant Manager at Greenleaf Foods and a retired General Motors executive. He brings decades of operational leadership across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

  • Scott Bess | Board Member

    As the President & CEO of Indiana Charter Innovation Center, Scott is the founding leader of Purdue Polytechnic High Schools and brings extensive experience launching student-centered charter models focused on real-world, project-based learning.

  • David Becker | Board Member

    David is the founder and chairman of First Internet Bank. He brings entrepreneurial leadership and a longstanding commitment to education, innovation, and workforce development.

Board Minutes

Indiana Microschool Collaborative complies with Indiana’s Open Door Law (IC 5-14-1.5) and is committed to transparency and public accountability. We post board meeting dates, times, and locations for public access.

Our next board meeting is scheduled on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM at 10370 E 250 N, Charlottesville.

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