Bryan Mills, president and CEO of Community Health Network, and chair of the CICP Board of Directors
INDIANAPOLIS (July 21, 2025) – The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) today announced a new chair for its board of directors and new executive committee members. As Sue Ellspermann, former president of Ivy Tech Community College, concludes her tenure as board chair, the CICP team applauds her commitment to working alongside the organization and its five branded talent and industry sector initiatives since August 2016.
Additionally, Ellspermann’s leadership marked a historic milestone as she served in CICP’s first all-female executive leadership team, which includes CICP’s CEO Melina Kennedy and president and CFO Latoya Botteron.
Bryan Mills, president and CEO of Community Health Network, now assumes the role of board chair and executive committee chair. Mills joined the CICP board in 2014.
“Our entire team is grateful for Sue’s impactful leadership and contributions as a key partner in Indiana’s education landscape,” said Melina Kennedy, CEO of Central Indiana Corporate Partnership. “As we look ahead, we are encouraged by the expertise and dedication of our board, representing many of the top CEOs and leaders from across the state. Through our collaborative efforts, we are positively impacting growth, innovation and economic pathways for individuals and businesses alike.”
The CICP Executive Committee for 2025:
- Chair – Bryan Mills, President and CEO, Community Health Network
- Vice Chair – Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and CEO, Cummins
- Treasurer – David Findlay, President and CEO, Lake City Bank
- Secretary – Stephen Ferguson, Chairman, Cook Group
- At-Large – Gail Boudreaux, President and CEO, Elevance Health
- At-Large – Stanley Chen, CEO, Telamon Corporation
- At-Large – Jeffrey Harrison, President and CEO, Citizens Energy Group
- At-Large – David Ricks, Chairman and CEO, Eli Lilly and Company
- At-Large – Jeffrey Smulyan, Chairman and CEO, Emmis Communications
- Ex Officio – N. Clay Robbins, Chairman and CEO, Lilly Endowment
For more information about CICP, its branded initiatives, and strategic priorities, visit www.cicpindiana.com.
About Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP)
The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) was formed in 1999 to bring together the chief executives of the region’s prominent corporations, foundations and universities in a strategic and collaborative effort dedicated to Indiana’s continued prosperity and growth. To advance this mission, CICP sponsors five key talent and industry sector initiatives, AgriNovus Indiana, Ascend Indiana, BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana, and TechPoint, each of which addresses challenges and opportunities unique to its respective area: agbiosciences, talent and workforce development, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and logistics, and technology. To learn more about CICP, visit www.cicpindiana.com.
