Brief History
1972: The IJHS was founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
1972: Joe Levine became the first Executive Director.
1995: Eileen Baitcher became the Executive Director.
1999: The IJHS collections were donated to the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis.
2017: The IJHS office moved from Fort Wayne to Indianapolis.
2017: Wendy Soltz became the Executive Director.
Our Board
The Board of Directors consists of members from around the state, serving two consecutive three-year terms (representing their communities). IJHS members vote to elect each Board member. The Board of Directors annually appoints our Executive Board, which consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Executive positions are limited to two 2-year consecutive terms. The IJHS employs an executive director.
| President: Kevin Krulewitch, Indianapolis Vice President, Membership: Steve Bulloff, Indianapolis Vice President, History: Paul Brockman, Indianapolis Treasurer: Melanie Hughes, New Albany Secretary: Robert Phillips, Muncie
Executive Director: Wendy Soltz, Fort Wayne Past Presidents: *Of blessed memory |
