Board Chair

Dr. Allison Barber is a seasoned leader with a diverse career spanning education, government, and sports. She has served in the White House and the Department of Defense, where she was awarded the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service. As President of the Indiana Fever, Dr. Barber was dedicated to building and inspiring fans throughout the state. Dr. Barber has received numerous awards, including the Sagamore of the Wabash, Indiana’s highest honor - presented by Governor Eric Holcomb. Committed to making a positive impact on her community she serves on several boards: Sagamore Institute, the American Red Cross, the Indiana Destination Development Corp (IDDC), the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, and is an advisor for Elizabeth Dole Hidden Heroes Foundation.

Executive Director

Provides over 25 years experience as a corporate attorney and non-profit board director. For nearly 20 years, managed Strada Education Foundation's insurance program, intellectual property portfolio, contracts, corporate compliance and litigation. Ms. Ragsdale served as Interim General Counsel, provided legal counsel to the Research, Philanthropy, and National Engagement divisions and supported Strada’s five operating subsidiaries. She began her career at Ice Miller in the Corporate Practice Group, representing clients in mergers and acquisitions, corporate formations, corporate transactions, antitrust, consumer protection and franchise law. She serves on the board of directors of Indianapolis RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) and Indianapolis Indians Charities.

Co-Vice Chair of the Board

Long time leader and builder of sports management and marketing organizations. Former CEO of Becker Group, an internationally accomplished experiential marketing company, Ripken Baseball, a national youth sports management and marketing business on behalf of Hall of Fame baseball great Cal Ripken Jr., and Defend Your Head, an innovative head impact protection company that developed technology to improve athlete safety. 

Co-Vice Chair of the Board

11 Time Emmy Award recipient for excellence in multi media sports reporting, news anchoring, programming, and production. Hosted national “Lou Tilley Sports Connection” reaching over 21 million households through the Comcast and NBC Sports Network. Known for his unique story telling ability utilizing multi media. Launched a new field in education, Sports Media Studies teaching the thread of sports, business and broadcasting.