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Governance
The Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County is managed by a  Board of Directors. The Board is made up of members from Floyd County government, including the Mayor and at least one Commissioner, two members of the County Council, and representatives of Horseshoe Southern Indiana. The Board meets once a month to discuss regular business. Members serve a term of one year, but may be re-elected for successive terms. The Board makes all of the final decisions regarding the Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County.
Several committees have been established to assist the Board with their work.
The Grants Committee is charged with screening grants submitted by Floyd County non-profits twice a year and recommending grant funding to the Foundation's Board of Directors. The committee also assists in publicizing the work of the foundation and the grants program and encourages organizations to apply for funds. Members commit to a one-year, renewable membership on the committee. Meetings for each cycle are scheduled in advance and generally consist of six meetings. Members go through an orientation to the grant process with the Executive Director. Members are accountable to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors of the Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County.
The Investment Committee is charged by the Board of Directors to monitor and direct the investment management of the Foundation. The committee is authorized to delegate certain responsibilities to professionals in various fields. Members commit to a one year, renewable membership on the committee. Meetings are scheduled in advance and generally consist of four to six meetings a year. Members are accountable to the Board of Directors of the Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County. Two Board members serve on the Investment Committee.
Community Leadership
This private foundation is governed by local citizens who serve as board members and are assisted by various committees.
Board of Directors
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Mr. Mark Seabrook, President |
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Mayor Doug England, Vice President |
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Ms. Eileen Moore |
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Ms. Judy Hess, Secretary |
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Mr. Ryan Hammer |
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Mr. Kevin Zurschmiede |
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Mr. John Gonder |
Grant Committee Members
Ms. Anne Banet
Ms. Jessica Bergman
Mr. Jim Book, Jr.
Ms. Barbara Bridgwater
Dr. John Coffman
Ms. Kathy Copas
Ms. Deborah Dansby
Mr. Ron Endris
Ms. Denise Gardner
Mr. D.J. Hanen
Mr. Greg Henderzahs
Ms. JoAnn Kime
Mr. Kevin Kirchgessner
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Ms. Pam Kraft
Ms. Dora LaDuke
Mr. Jason Lopp
Mr. John Lueken
Mr. Norm Miller
Mr. Greg Nash
Mr. Allen Platt III
Ms. Lillian Rose
Dr. Jo Russell
Mr. Jerry Solomon
Ms. Letty Walter
Ms. Amelia Williams
Ms. Mary Kay Wolford
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Investment Committee Members
| Mr. Ryan Hammer, Committee Chair |
Mr. Gene Price |
| Mr. Robert Eichenberger |
Ms. Leslie Vidra |
| Ms. Barbara Geltmaker |
Mr. John Waggoner |
| Mr. Norm Melhiser |
Mr. Kevin Zurschmiede |
| Ms. Diane Murphy |
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Horseshoe Foundation Executive Director, Jerry Finn
 As Executive Director of the Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County, Jerry is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization.
A father of four, Jerry is a national trainer, author, and consultant. He and his wife Jill live in Starlight, Indiana, where he maintains his office as president of JKF Consulting, Inc. He is a regular columnist for Top Music Countdown of Cornerstone Media, Inc. His published works include Building Youth Ministry in The Parish by St. Mary's Press, Morality and Decisions Leaders Guide, by Silver Burdett Ginn. Jerry is also a contributing author to The Asset Builders Guide for Youth Leadership, by Search Institute and Youth As Philanthropists by CPY, Inc. along with articles in various national publications.
Jerry's philanthropic and youth development expertise is well-known around Indiana. He serves not only on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Youth Institute and the New Albany-Floyd County Education Foundation, but as a member of the Community Investment Team of the Floyd County Metro United Way and the Advisory Committee of the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana. Jerry is also the Program Consultant of the Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana.
Horseshoe Foundation Administrative Manager, Rose Schilmiller
 As Administrative Manager of the Horseshoe Foundation, Rose’s responsibility is to assist with the management and administration of the work of the Foundation; in particular the scholarship and grant-making programs, support the work of the Board, Grants and Investment Committees, and manage the administration of the Foundation office.
Rose grew up in Floyd County (FCHS-2000) and has fundraising experience from the Ball State University. She has a History Degree with a Management minor from Ball State. As a student she worked in the Development office at BSU- and worked in Annual Giving after graduation.
Rose has a very active role in her church where she teaches religious education and ushers.
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