January 5, 2026
Hamilton County Community Foundation 2026 Board of Directors Announced
Hamilton County Community Foundation (HCCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of new board members and transitions in board leadership. All changes are effective immediately.
Joining the board of directors this year are:
- Derek Arrowood, Superintendent, Hamilton Heights School Corporation
- Lindsay M. Gotwald, Chief Client Development and Marketing Officer, Faegre Drinker
- Chad Miller, Site Leader, GE HealthCare’s Ultrasound Manufacturing
- Emily J. Schmale, Partner, Church, Church, Hittle, & Antrim Law
HCCF will be led by:
- Chair Kristy Murphy, Community Advocate
- Vice Chair Corby Thompson, President, Boomerang Development
- Treasurer Gina Giacone, Partner, Ice Miller
- Secretary Nicole Lorch, President & Chief Operating Officer, First Internet Bank
HCCF extends its gratitude to the following, who are rolling off their terms:
- Tonya Towner, Founder and Chief Strategist, PalmStrat LLC
- Tanya Hand, President, Columbus Regional Health Foundation
- Bridget Schuel-Fancher, Co-Founder, Souls 2 Serve
- Lisa Allen, Community Volunteer
- Susan Wagner, Community Volunteer
View the full list of the current Hamilton County Community Foundation board of directors.
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