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Diana AbnerDiana Abner lives in New Palestine, where she has been attending local sporting events for years to support her nephews, who attend New Palestine schools.
Professionally, she is one of two branch owners of a real estate office in Greenfield, an officer of the Executive Board of the Eastern Division of MIBOR, and a member of the MIBOR finance committee. In addition to her work with the New Palestine Education Foundation, she serves the community as a member of the New Palestine Lions Club. |
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Laura BallLaura Ball has three kids in the New Palestine Community Schools, including two sons enrolled in the early college program at the high school.
She works in telehealth for Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis. Laura enjoys attending rec baseball with her boys and travel softball workouts and tournaments with her daughter. She also enjoys bike rides, walking, gardening, cooking and decorating her home for the holidays. She enjoys fundraising and advocating for vulnerable populations, and has a special place in her heart for children. Laura supports and values local businesses, restaurants, parks and libraries in the community, and considers it a privilege to serve on the New Palestine Education Foundation. |
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Gary HalliburtonGary Halliburton is a graduate of New Palestine High School, and the owner of Progressive Hair Designs. Gary is the immediate past president of the New Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce and is currently serving as an advisor. He is proud of his family, one son and one grandchild.
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Ashley MarksAshley Marks lives in New Palestine with her family, where her son attends New Palestine Elementary. Professionally, she is a Partner at Hankey Marks & Crider, a law firm in downtown Indianapolis that focuses on disability and injury law.
Ashley truly enjoys serving within her community. Aside from being on this board, she frequently volunteers at her church in the children’s Joyland area. She also regularly represents her law office at various events which provide support for individuals living with disabilities. In her free time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her son and family, cheering on her favorite sports teams (Braves, Pacers and Colts), and traveling. She also enjoys anything that keeps her active, including rock climbing, playing tennis, and running. |
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Michele MarshMichele Marsh is an assistant vice president for GBC Bank, serving as the branch manager in Cumberland. She previously served the local community for many years at the Fifth Third branch in New Palestine.
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Nia NeebNia Neeb is the Financial Center Manager at Fifth Third Bank in New Palestine. She has been with Fifth Third Bank for seven years, transferring to the New Palestine Branch in May 2024.
She has been with her husband, Jarod, for 14 years and they have a dog and a cat. She enjoys reading, concerts and traveling. Nia feels it's important to be involved in the community she works in, as well as giving back any way she can. |
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Jim VoelzJames Voelz is the principal at New Palestine High School. He has served as a school leader in the New Palestine schools for twenty-one years, primarily at New Palestine Junior High/Doe Creek Middle School. He and his wife are New Pal residents and the proud parents of four children, all NPHS graduates.
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Jessica WalkerJessica Walker has been a part of the New Palestine Community for 36 years. She is a graduate of New Palestine High School and is a 5th grade teacher at New Palestine Intermediate. Jessica and her husband, Dan, have two teenage sons who are very active in the community with sports and other activities.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also loves boating, reading, and being outside. She loves her community and is proud to be a New Palestine Dragon! |
EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
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Katy EastesKaty Eastes is the ex-officio liaison between New Palestine Community Schools and the Foundation.
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