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Indy Gateway:

Dedicated to Sustainability of the Community

Indy Gateway was started by a group of people who love the west side of Indy. And that love has compelled them to dedicate themselves to the area’s long-term sustainability. With many of Indy Gateway’s members active in civic leadership, the organization naturally has ties to several organizations that support this tight-knit community.

Our Purpose &
Community Initiatives

Indy Gateway Inc. is dedicated to the stabilization and rejuvenation of the west side of Indianapolis through community and economic development. Specifically, Indy Gateway is focused on five community initiatives:

Affordable Housing

Transforming blighted properties into affordable housing options that revitalize neighborhoods and generate tax revenue for the community

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Infrastructure

Supporting the development of programs, services and facilities that bolster the livelihood of the community

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Quality of life

Making the west side of Indianapolis a place where families want to live, work and play

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Economic development

Promoting the area as a great place to set down business roots and find a high-quality workforce

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Resources

Expanding community partnerships and encouraging businesses to invest in Indy Gateway’s revitalization movement

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Indy Gateway: At a Glance

Indy Gateway, Inc. was formed in 2015 by an exploratory committee of the West Side Chamber of Commerce, comprised of community leaders, residents and neighborhood organizations on Indianapolis’ west side.

The organization initially secured start-up funding from organizations that recognized the need for action to improve the west side of Indianapolis.

On September 24, 2015, Indy Gateway was officially approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Indy Gateway completed the West Side Strategic Revitalization Plan in 2018, creating a roadmap to bring investment and direct public dollars toward community and economic development.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors are all very engaged in the community and as Indy Gateway moves forward, it continues to increase community involvement as well as its board’s diversity.

PRESIDENT

Jeffrey K. Butts
Superintendent
MSD Wayne Township

SECRETARY

Renee Pack
Indiana State Representative
District 92

TREASURER

Guy Finn
General Manager, Midwest
LifeNetHealth®

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Lisa Bentley

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Jennifer Whitt

OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Susan Scott

Directors
Michelle Bodem
Licensing Specialist
Carrier Corporation

Troy Brosseau
President & CEO
Tel Tec Incorporated

Tim Brown
Managing Principal
Crossroads Public Affairs, LLC

Maximillian Coconato
Group Rental Manager, Indiana Operating Group
Enterprise Holdings

Todd M. Cook
Economic Development Consultant/Broker
Envoy Real Estate

Jared Evans
City County Councilor
District 22

Richard Joseph
Digital Strategy Lead
Accenture

John Wesly Papabathini
Managing Director, IND Hub Operations
FedEx Express

Richard Proctor
Vice President and Business Relationship Manager
BMO Harris Bank, N.A.

Chris Pryor
Sr VP Government and Community Relations
MIBOR REALTOR® Association

Beth Rovazinni
Director of Revenue – Partner
Sandler DTB – B&W Plumbing and Heating

Jonathan Weinzapfel
General Counsel
Indianapolis International Airport

Caitlin Withers
Arts Program & Marketing Specialist
Indianapolis International Airport