President
Michele Pitts
Vice President
Ken Snyder
Worked in the escorted tour operations for 34 years. Creating Motorcoach Tours and Rail Coach Tour across North America Retired January 31, 2020
Treasurer
Steve Willem
I am a retired CPA and my community involvement in Indianapolis began over 30 years ago with the Jaycees. I'm a member of the Downtown Kiwanis Club, serve on the Board of Reach For Youth, and am a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteer with Kids' Voice of Indiana. I have previously been active with Boy Scouts. Licensed baseball and basketball official working high school and youth games in Central Indiana.
Secretary
Karen DeSplinter
Director of Volunteer Administration
Anita Callaway
Director of Volunteer Promotions
Chris Blair
Chris Blair has spent 30 years working in Health IT. He graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2003 with a Bachelors of Science in Information Technology. He is currently raising two teenage boys who keep him running due their participation in marching band. Chris is relatively new with the Ambassadors having joined in early 2022.
Director of Membership Administration
Louis Zee
Louie Zee was the owner/manager of the Hollywood Shoppe at Greenwood Mall, a gift shop with an entertainment theme which features t-shirts, posters, mugs, lunchboxes, action figures and more. He graduated from Indiana University in 1981 with an MBA. Louie was one of the original Ambassadors in the early '80s, and has previously served on the board as Treasurer and President.
Director of Membership Activation
Sally Dietzler
I moved to Indianapolis in July 2021 to live near family, after a career in the computer industry that provided the opportunity to travel and live in Europe and Australia. I joined Indy Ambassadors to engage with interesting people and "give back", while enjoying the cultural and entertainment and historical aspects of Indianapolis and the region. I was born in St. Louis, and we moved to the Chicago suburbs when I was 12. I attended U of I at Champaign, before starting my career as a Computer & Information Technology business Development / Sales executive. In retirement, I have resumed painting... mainly portraits and landscapes. I am also a grandmother to three wonderful children.
Director of Social Events
Alice Leet
Director of Public Relations
Dr. Denise Durham
I have been a Board Member serving as the Director of Public Relations for the Indianapolis Ambassadors since 2019. Currently, I am also a Sr. Director of Quality Assurance in the Food and Beverage industry for over 25 years. To date, my educational background consists of (2) Associates Degrees (Education and General Studies), (1) Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, (1) Masters Degree in Information Systems, (1) MBA in Leadership, (2) Law Degrees (Global Food Law from MSU School of Law and Ag Policy and Environmental Law from Vermont Law School, and (1) Doctorate in Business Management. I am a member of the Black Engineering Society, Sigma Alpha Pi, American Chemical Society, and on the Indianapolis Circle City Committee. To keep myself sane, I like to go to the movies, snorkel, scuba dive, camp, bike ride and read murder mysteries (my favorite author is James Patterson). My favorite volunteer opportunities through Indianapolis Ambassadors include working at the Museum by Moonlight Event at the Children's Museum, Various Heartland Film Festival Events, Earth Day, IRT theater, and Judging the Children's' Book Reviews for the Indianapolis Museum.
Director of Education
Karl Leet
Member at Large
Shari Zee
A lifetime resident of Indianapolis and a big fan of the city. Married with 2 sons. Work as a nurse at Eskenazi Health. Interests include: travel, reading, gardening, knitting, games and puzzles. Love to volunteer at the gala funraisers, art shows and theater events. Volunteer regularly at the Indiana State Museum (a wonderful place, please stop by).