THE PROGRAM
Emcee Marianne Lyles from CBS4
and our honorary chairs
Dr. Greg Chernoff, Chernoff Cosmetic Surgery
Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary
Rod Ratcliff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Centaur Gaming
Tom Snyder, President of Ivy Tech Community College
Bobbette Snyder, co-owner Vision Now innovative consulting
Saturday, August 13, 2016
6 - 7:30 p.m. Wine and beer, mixed drinks tastings, Auction
6:30 p.m. Dinner and short program
8 - 10 p.m. Charitable Gaming in the Sports Pavilion to include roulette, craps, blackjack;
Buy a chance at the Sip & Sparkle and the wine pull
10 - 11 p.m. Checkout, event ends
Marianne Lyles, CBS4
Marianne is an anchor for CBS This Morning on the new CBS4 Indy. CBS4 Indy is a return to Indiana for her after several years in Evansville at the NBC station as an anchor and reporter. Marianne has interviewed First Lady Michelle Obama, Congressman Paul Ryan, Florida Georgia Line, the cast of NCIS New Orleans and even ate "bizarre" food on live television with food critic and television personality Andrew Zimmern. Marianne was born in the Philippines. When she's not busy at work she spends her time taking care of her husband and adopted shih-poo, Benny.
Rod Ratcliff
Rod has been an advocate for and investor in horse racing for more than two decades. He has been Chairman and CEO of Centaur Gaming since 2001. Under his leadership, the company acquired complete control of Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana and Indiana Grand in Shelbyville, Indiana. His efforts were key in bringing slot machines to Indiana’s horse racing facilities – approved by legislation in 2007.
Dr. Greg Chernoff
Greg Chernoff, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C) is a Triple Board Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in practice for over 20-years in Indiana and California. He is an international researcher, lecturer, and thought leader in the areas of laser therapy, regenerative medicine, skin improvement, cellular medicine, and scar improvement. Dr. Chernoff is the founder of the Survivors of Violence Foundation and provides pro-bono treatment for patients treated through the foundation.
Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson
Karen Freeman-Wilson has been the mayor of her hometown of Gary, Indiana since January 2012. Mayor Freeman-Wilson is the first female to lead the "Steel City" and the first African-American female mayor in the state of Indiana. Mayor Freeman-Wilson has served in the public arena most of her professional life. She was previously the Indiana Attorney General, the Director of the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, and the presiding judge of the Gary City Court.
Tom Snyder
Tom served as president of Ivy Tech Community College from 2007 to June 2016, leading the strategic, academic and operational processes of Indiana's largest and fastest growing college, Prior to joining Ivy Tech, Tom held Chairman and CEO/President positions at Flagship Energy Systems Center and Delco Remy International, Inc., respectively. He began his career at General Motors Corporation, advancing through executive positions in engineering, marketing and sales for automotive batteries, magnetics and electric vehicle components.
Bobbette Snyder
Bobbette is the Executive Director Emeritus of the Leadership Academy of Madison County having served twenty-two years. She is a partner with Mary Lee Ewald in VISION NOW innovative consulting, a company that facilitates leadership development programs throughout the country. Bobbette is currently a member of the St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital Operations Board of Directors and a board member for Old National Bank - East Central Indiana Region. June 2014 she received the State of Indiana Sagamore of the Wabash.