About Us
About Us
Our Purpose
Service Area
The purpose of SIHCDC is to enhance the social, economic, and physical well-being of residents in Bartholomew, Decatur, Dearborn, Henry, Jackson, Jennings, Lawrence, Morgan, Ripley, Rush, and Scott Counties in Indiana.
We are committed to improving both the quantity and quality of affordable housing and fostering economic opportunities, with a dedicated focus on serving individuals and families with low to moderate incomes. Through strategic community development initiatives, SIHCDC aims to create thriving, inclusive communities where all residents can prosper.
2025 Board Members
| Board Member | Organization/Position | City/County |
|---|---|---|
| Staci Mullins | AIDS Healthcare Foundation-Midwest Regional Director | Scott |
| Marie Dausch | Director of New Horizons | Ripley |
| Janice Nickeo-Pendergrass | Bertha’s Mission-Executive Director | Lawrence |
| Diane Doup | Lincoln Central Neighborhood Family Center | Bartholomew |
| Charity Wilder | Previous Township Trustee | Decatur |
| Bryan Messmore | City of Lawrenceburg – City Coordinator/Redevelopment Director | Dearborn |
| Mack Porter | City of Martinsville-Executive Assistant to the Mayor | Morgan |
| Kathy Ertel | Jennings County Economic Development Commission | Jennings |
| Pat Coons | Rush County Victim Assistance/Board Member | Rush |
| Beverly Matthews | Retired Executive Director -Henry County Community Foundation | Henry |
2025 Officers
Mack Porter
President
Marie Dausch
Vice President
Bryan Messmore
Treasurer
Pat Coons
Secretary
Finance Committee
Mack Porter
President
Bryan Messmore
Treasurer
Staffed by ARa
Tobi Herron
Executive Director
Robin Willats
Program Manager
Darian Collier
Community and Grants Analyst
Angie Newman
Bookkeeper
2025 SIHCDC Board Meeting Dates
Fri 2/7/2025
Fri 4/4/2025
Fri 9/5/2025
Fri 12/5/2025
2025 Holidays
Jan. 1 (Wed.): New Year’s Day
Jan. 20 (Mon.): Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb. 17 (Mon.): Presidents’ Day
April 18 (Fri.): Good Friday
May 26 (Mon.): Memorial Day
June 19 (Thurs.): Juneteenth
July 4 (Fri.): Independence Day
Sept. 1 (Mon.): Labor Day
Oct. 13 (Mon.): Columbus Day
Nov. 4 (Tues.): General Election Day
Nov. 11 (Tues.): Veterans Day
Nov. 27–28 (Thurs.–Fri.): Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 24 (Wed.): Christmas Eve
Dec. 25 (Thurs.): Christmas Day through
Jan. 1, 2026 (Thurs.): New Year’s Day