Development

Billy Foster, a respected pianist, composer, educator, and producer, has been jazz piano instructor at Valparaiso University since 1979. In this capacity he has conducted many jazz clinics, lectures, and educational performances on campus, in the...

Ed Soliday was born and raised in Valparaiso, Indiana, where he has lived for over 50 years. He attended Valparaiso High School, where he ran cross-country, played basketball and ran track and field. He is married to the former Mary Kay Wagoner of...

For 36 years, Charbonneau was employed by U.S. Steel Corporation. For ten of those 36 years, Charbonneau operated as head of the government and community affairs for U.S. Steel.  In 2006, Charbonneau was appointed the Interim President and CEO of...

U.S. Senator Evan Bayh's signature legislative efforts are aimed at strengthening our national security, creating more jobs through the growth of small businesses, protecting American workers from unfair trade practices, encouraging responsible...

Dick Lugar is an unwavering advocate of U.S. leadership in the world, strong national security, free-trade and economic growth. This fifth generation Hoosier is the most senior Republican in the U.S. Senate and longest serving U.S. Senator in Indiana...

Joe Donnelly is the congressman from Indiana’s 2nd District. As a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, he is a Democrat committed to a moderate agenda that includes fiscal discipline and strong national security. He is also on three committees that...

A lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana, Pete Visclosky represents Indiana's First Congressional District, which includes Lake, Porter, Jasper, Newton and Benton Counties.   Throughout his time in office, Pete has fought for good-paying American...

Thomas Felter Jr. has been named Porter’s “Associate of the Year” for 2009.Felter, a paramedic with Porter’s Emergency Medical Services for the last 12 years, is a familiar face in the community. He grew up in South Haven fully intending to...

Mark A. Heckler assumed his role as the 18th president in the 150-year history of Valparaiso University on July 1.  He succeeded Alan F. Harre, who had served as president since 1988. Previously he served the University of Colorado Denver for more...

In Groth’s professional capacity as Principal of the Porter County Career and Technical Education Center, he administers over 30 career and technical programs across Porter County that have an enrollment of over 950 students coming from ten...