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The RHI Foundation Team

Foundation Team

  • Norma Unser

    Director of Philanthropy

    • Joined
      Staff In       2024

    Director of Philanthropy

    About

    Norma joins us with a remarkable background as a business owner, lobbyist, activist, and nonprofit leader in Motorsports, Animal Care, and Veteran Initiatives. Norma’s extensive experience will undoubtedly elevate the RHI Foundation’s impact in supporting the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana’s (RHI) life-changing continuum of care and commitment to healthcare excellence. Norma will direct all of the foundation's fundraising initiatives, working closely with RHI leadership, the Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders to identify, solicit, and steward major gift donors.

    Education & Experience
    Education

    2000 University of Southern Indiana, BA - Marketing & Advertising

    2014 Xavier University, Small Business Administration/Management

  • Karen Lawrence, CTR

    Adaptive Sports Program Director

    • Joined
      Staff In       2017

    Adaptive Sports Program Director

    About

    Karen graduated from Indiana University In 1998 with a Bachelors of Arts in Therapeutic Recreation and a Minor in Psychology. Karen has spent much of her career working as a Recreational Therapist at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana working primarily with spinal cord injury, TBI, and Stroke patients. During this time, Karen has been active with The RHI Sports Program as a volunteer with clinics. In 2017, Karen joined The RHI Sports Program part-time working as the Coordinator of the program focusing on development of clinics and community fitness classes. In November of 2019, Karen accepted the position of Director of The RHI Sports Program.

    Education & Experience
    Education

    1998 Indiana University - Therapeutic Recreation (B.A.)

  • Mary Dickerson

    Philanthropy Officer

    • Joined
      Staff In       2023

    Philanthropy Officer

    About

    Mary Dickerson, Philanthropy Officer, Corporate Sponsorships and Events, joined the RHI Foundation in February 2023. In this role, Mary is responsible for assisting the foundation director in meeting RHI fundraising goals through identifying and cultivating new corporate sponsors and managing RHIF fundraising events. Mary has worked in the nonprofit sector her entire career benefiting infants through senior adults with her most recent experience as director of a high profile, statewide college scholarship program. She has a personal experience with the high level of care and life-changing rehabilitation provided at RHI.

    Education & Experience
    Education

    1980 Ball State University, BS, Business

Foundation Board of Directors

  • Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, FASA

    RHI Foundation Board Member

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    RHI Foundation Board Member

    About

    After growing up poor and Black in a Southern rural community, Jerome Adams went on to lead the 6,000-person U.S. Public Health Service as “America’s Doctor” during a worldwide pandemic. As Surgeon General, he brought a passionate commitment to fighting issues that his own family and community experienced, including limited healthcare access, chronic disease, substance use disorder and ensuing stigma, tobacco addiction, maternal health, mental illness and the opioid epidemic. Adams was awarded a scholarship to Indiana University Medical School, earned his Masters in Public Health from UC Berkeley and went on to work in private practice as an anesthesiologist in rural Indiana. He was recruited back to Indiana University Medical School as an associate professor. During this time, Dr. Adams caught the eye of Indiana Governor Mike Pence, who appointed him as Indiana State Health Commissioner. Adams triumphed in that role, handling Ebola, Zika, the nation’s largest HIV and Hepatitis C outbreak associated with IV drug use, and a lead contamination situation in Northern Indiana that drew comparisons to the crisis in Flint, Michigan. His leadership during the HIV/Hepatitis C outbreak has been heralded for dramatically reducing infection via a needle exchange program that Dr. Adams championed through a highly conservative state legislature, paving the way for many other states to subsequently start or expand such services. In 2016, Dr. Adams followed then-Vice President Pence to Washington as America’s 20th Surgeon General. As Surgeon General, Adams faced three consecutive category five hurricanes, an e-cigarette/vaping epidemic among youth, and a once-in-a-century COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout his career, he has continued a hands-on approach to medicine, maintaining hospital privileges and becoming the only Surgeon General in recent history to actively practice while in office.

    Education & Experience
    Education

    1997 University of Maryland Baltimore County, B.S. and B.A.

    2000 University of California, Berkeley, MPH

    2002 Indiana University, MD

  • Jerry Arthur

    RHI Foundation Campaign Committee Co-Chair

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    RHI Foundation Campaign Committee Co-Chair

    About

    Jerry Arthur graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Industrial Management from Purdue University in 1972. He worked several years at Eli Lilly and after leaving began at Cook Medical where he started two pharmaceutical manufacturing companies and after serving as President of those companies he started Grand River Aseptic Mfg, in Michigan and served as Chairman of the Board and CEO before retiring in 2017. Jerry has served in several community organizations including the board of directors of Witham Hospital Foundation, member of the Executive Service Corps, member and past President of the Zionsville Optimists Club, little league soccer and baseball coach, and organized a volunteer effort to re-brick Main Street in Zionsville, Indiana.

    Education & Experience
    Education

    1972 Purdue University

  • Douglas R. Brown

    RHI Foundation Chair

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    RHI Foundation Chair

    About

    Doug Brown is managing principal of Bose Public Affairs Group. He assists clients in their legislative and executive branch lobbying needs. He has experience in governmental relations at the local, state and federal levels. Among the types of clients Doug represents are domestic and international businesses, regulated industries, gaming and horse racing entities, real estate businesses, financing companies, and municipalities. Doug also is a partner with Bose McKinney & Evans and an active member of the firm’s Governmental Services Group and Business Services Group. He assists businesses in various sectors, including mortgage lending, software, manufacturing, motorsports, real estate development, gaming and horse racing, with a variety of legal issues, including business transactions, disputes, financing, and daily strategic and operational matters. Doug has been personally impacted by RHI. Several family members and friends in the motorsports industry have been treated at RHI. This has allowed him to witness firsthand the healing impact the organization has on patients and their families.

    Education & Experience
    Education

    1981 Vanderbilt University, B.A.

    1984 Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

  • Elizabeth Demaree

    RHI Foundation Board Member

    • Joined
      Staff In       2023

    RHI Foundation Board Member

    About

    Elizabeth graduated from Purdue Krannert School of Management in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in general management and minored in finance and economics. She has served the community as a Deacon at Zionsville Presbyterian Church, served on the board for the Zionsville Architectural Façade Program, and chaired various positions in The Children’s Museum Guild. In 2014, she opened The Scoop Gourmet Ice cream Shop locate in downtown Zionsville, Indiana. She transformed an 1880-year-old building and hired 30 employees so that lives could be changed one scoop at a time. The Scoop became one of the best ice cream stores in the area in just three years. Elizabeth was nominated by the National Ice Cream Retail Association for the top marketing idea of year; The Scoop Monthly Ordinary Hero Award. Elizabeth’s brother Bob Haimbaugh became a quadriplegic on October 18, 2000. She witnessed the powerful impact RHI had on Bob’s life. Tragically, his life ended February 3, 2010 but his legacy will always continue.

    Education & Experience
    Education

    1987 Purdue University

  • Larry Dykes, CLU, ChFC

    RHI Foundation Board Member

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      Staff In

    RHI Foundation Board Member

    About

    Larry is an Indianapolis native and a Butler University alumni, graduating cum laude in 1978 with his Bachelor’s degree. He has been married for 45 years to Jinger, an Occupational Therapist with a Master’s degree. Larry has three adult children, Scott, Andrea, and Jana and each of them work in a healthcare related field. Larry has been the Chairman of the RHI Foundation Board and has been a member of the board since 2010. He is the former Chairman of Rock Steady Boxing board of Directors. He is a former board member of the American Business Club and of the Ronald McDonald House in Indianapolis, Indiana. Larry was a member of the Risk Management Committee for Super Bowl XLVI, hosted by Indianapolis. Several of his friends and family members have been patients at RHI. Larry is the owner of SkyView Partners, an insurance and financial services firm. He has over 42 years as a professional in this field.

    Education & Experience
    Education

    1978 Butler University, Political Science

    Experience

    2013-Present Principal, SkyView Partners

    1999-2013 Wealth Management Team, Somerset CPAs, P.C.

    1984-1999 Owner, Fringe Benefit Planners

  • Jennifer Henke

    RHI Foundation Board Member

    • Joined
      Staff In       2024

    RHI Foundation Board Member

    About

    Jenny Henke is the Director of ESG for BraunAbility, a company whose mission is to create accessible transportation solutions for physically disabled persons and their caregivers. She has created a sustainability strategy dedicated to improving BraunAbility's impact on the world, starting with reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In addition, she manages Environmental, Social and Governance compliance, including reporting in alignment with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. She has corporate experience in M&A, Finance, FP&A, Supply Chain & Operations. Jenny graduated from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business with a double major in Operations Management and IT. Jenny grew up in the suburbs of Chicago but now lives in Westfield, IN with her husband, Brad and three boys. She is excited to be involved in such compassion-driven organizations and looks forward to making a lasting impact here at the RHI Foundation.

    Education & Experience
    Education

    2012 Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, IT Management & Operations Management/Supply Chain

  • Louis Hensley, III

    RHI Foundation Development Committee Chair

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    RHI Foundation Development Committee Chair

    About

    Louis Hensley, III graduated from Depauw University with a BA in Economics and minors in Accounting and Business Administration in 1977. He was Vice President for Commercial Banking Group, National City Bank, Market Pres for Busey Bank, and is currently the Vice President of Corporate Banking Group for the National Bank of Indianapolis. He has forty years’ experience in corporate financial services focusing on loan production, income generation, cash management, and investment services. Louis has been in leadership roles in several civic and community organizations including United Hope Foundation, Kids Voice of Indiana, Columbia Club, 702 Club, American Business Club, Impact Youth, Inc., and Riley Children’s Hospital Capital Fund Campaign.

    Education & Experience
    Education

    1977 Economics, Depauw University

  • Alexander Limontes

    RHI Foundation Board Member

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    RHI Foundation Board Member

    About

    Alex Limontes is the managing partner at Hurst Limontes LLC. For 15 years Alex has been helping people through the complicated legal process. His peers and colleagues recognize him as an excellent and compassionate trial attorney. Alex is a bilingual attorney of Cuban decent, originally from Florida. He came up to Indiana in 1999 to play football at Hanover College. Alex was a law clerk at Mitchell, Hurst, Jacobs and Dick (predecessor to Hurst Limontes LLC) during most of his law school career. He graduated from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis, beginning his career as a trial attorney with the Marion County Public Defender Agency. Then soon after returned to work with his Partner, William “Bill” Hurst, focusing exclusively on plaintiff’s personal injury work. Alex believes in community involvement and has worked closely with established Indianapolis organizations such as the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, the Julian Center, and the Muslim Legal Clinic. He lives in Indianapolis, IN, with his wife and four children.

    Education & Experience
    Education

    2003 Hanover College

    2007 Indiana University

  • Gary Nance

    RHI Foundation Vice Chair

    • Joined
      Staff In       2021

    RHI Foundation Vice Chair

    About

    Gary has been designing private and vacation homes across the country for over thirty years. His emphasis is putting his clients’ dreams on paper and turning their vision into a reality. At 66 years old, he was in the best shape of his life when he was hit with Covid-19 in March of 2020. Spending 18 days on a ventilator his family was told he would not come home, yet he miraculously survived. Although surviving Covid is one thing, but getting back to his old self was another. That’s where RHI came into his life. RHI taught him how to walk, talk and live life again. He would not be here today if it wasn’t for the diligent, caring and incredible staff at RHI. He has a new passion for the facility that gave him his second chance at life. Now his mission is to be a voice for RHI and bring awareness for others and their families who desperately need that lifeline.

    Education & Experience
    Education

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  • Jon Owens

    RHI Foundation Treasurer

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    RHI Foundation Treasurer

    About

    Jon, Managing Director of Cushman and Wakefield, specializes in corporate advisory services, agency leasing and tenant representation and investment sales. Before joining the company in 1987, Jon served as Manager of Membership Development for the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce.

    Education & Experience
    Education

    1980 Indiana University, B.S.

  • Anisha Yadav

    RHI Foundation Board Member

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    RHI Foundation Board Member

    About

    Anisha Yadav is a Senior Vice President for the Colliers Capital Markets team, based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Yadav was born and raised in Carmel, Indiana, graduating from Park Tudor School in 2009. She then went on to pursue her Bachelors of Arts at DePauw University where she double majored in communications and political science, graduating in 2013. Finding a passion for solving complex problems in college, Yadav went to work for Simon Property Group as a turn-around manager across North America. There she helped turn around malls financially and to help the malls generate community support for the areas in which they served. After 4 years with Simon, Yadav pursued her MBA full-time at Indiana University Kelley School of Business in Bloomington, Indiana. There she majored in finance (with a focus in real estate), management and marketing. Graduating in 2019 with her MBA, Yadav joined Duke Realty where she became Vice President of Capital Transactions. Yadav oversaw $1.5+ billion in joint-venture assets – managing the relationship with key partners and created new joint ventures to drive the company’s growth. She also closed over $2.2 billion in transactions in roughly 3.5 years before Duke Realty was acquired in October 2022. Wanting to stay in the Indianapolis community, Yadav joined Colliers in late 2022. Having a passion for real estate and networking, the role at Colliers has allowed her focus on relationship building and to be the Vice President of a local non-profit real estate young professional group; Indy REAL. Yadav and her family have been touched by the RHI community after Yadav’s grandfather – Dr. Hira L. Khanna was a patient in 2020. Thanks to the expertise, care, and hospitality of the entire staff at RHI, Dr. Khanna was able to regain much of his strength so that he could see his son get married shortly before he passed December 22, 2020. The Khanna-Yadav family saw how Dr. Khanna came back to life during his time at RHI and are avid supporters of the hospital – a way for them to keep Dr. Khanna’s love for his family, the field of medicine, and patient care alive.

    Education & Experience
    Education

    2013 DePauw University