Ackerman Named Eskenazi Foundation Board Chair

John Ackerman

Eskenazi Health Foundation has named John Ackerman chair of its  board of directors. He serves as managing director for Cardinal Equity Partners.

In addition, the following new members were appointed:

• Jane Burgess: President-Elect, St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild

• Sherry Davis: Chief Financial Officer, Lilly USA, LLC

• Kevin L. Hipskind: Regional President, Indiana and St. Louis Fifth Third Bank

• Benjamin A. Pecar: Partner with Barnes & Thornburg, LLP

Eskenazi Health Foundation also elected its slate of officers for 2020. The following individuals were selected:

• Chair – John F. Ackerman: Managing director, Cardinal Equity Partners

• Vice Chair – Bill McCarthy: President, Compass Commercial Construction

• Secretary – Charlene Barnette: Civic leader

• Treasurer – Denny Oklak: Chairman & CEO, retired, Duke Realty Company