

Thomas McLean
Board Chair
Thomas McLean
Thomas grew up in Orange, New Jersey, near Essex County Park, the third-oldest county park in the United States. A graduate of Blair Academy, where he excelled in sports and leadership, he now serves as his alumni Class Rep. Recruited to Bucknell University by legendary coach Jimmy Valvano, he co-captained the basketball team, competed in track and field internationally, and became Bucknell’s only NCAA Division I Champion. In 1977, he ranked 5th in the world in the 800m. He also attended Bucknell’s London Semester Program during his senior year.
In 2008 Thomas was selected by the US Olympic Committee to attend the inaugural Kellogg Center for Nonprofit Management-Olympic Sport Leadership Certificate Program. He has also served on USOC branding and marketing committees.
Thomas enjoys reading, marketing innovations, parenting, nature activism and beekeeping.

Bill Beeker
Treasurer
Bill Beeker
He is an alumnus of Plymouth High School and Ball State University. He lives in Westfield with his wife Donna. They enjoy traveling, golfing, walking their dog in the neighboring parks and spending time with their two grandchildren.

Joshua Schlake
Internal Affairs Chair
Joshua Schlake
Joshua Schlake is an associate in Ice Miller’s Tax Group where he focuses his practice on corporate and partnership tax matters. He advises clients on a variety of state and local income tax issues, including sales and use tax and real and personal property tax. Prior to joining Ice Miller, Joshua was the assistant director of policy for EmployIndy, a nonprofit and quasi-governmental agency that serves as the workforce development board for Indianapolis. Joshua has significant experience working for Indiana State government in a variety of positions. He worked for the Office of Governor Mike Pence as an assistant legislative director and law clerk.
Joshua received his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in economics and political science from DePauw University in 2011. In 2018, Joshua earned his juris doctor, summa cum laude, from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.

Jeanne Hutcherson
Governance Chair
Jeanne Hutcherson
Jeanne Hutcherson is a dedicated real estate agent with CENTURY 21 Scheetz in Carmel, Indiana. Jeanne is a lifelong resident of the Indianapolis area. She brings a strong work ethic to her real estate work and always desires to help her clients feel informed and knowledgeable throughout their buying and selling journey. Jeanne is a proud mother of three and values the importance of family and community. She is recognized for her exceptional client service, earning multiple awards, including the Masters Diamond and Quality Service Pinnacle Producer awards. Jeanne is a graduate of Purdue University. Testimonials from Jeanne’s clientele describe her as dedicated, helpful, and supportive, noting that she consistently goes above and beyond in all she does.

Josh Rodgers
Board Member
Josh Rodgers
Josh Rodgers is a hospitality professional with extensive experience in luxury and boutique hotels. Currently, he is the General Manager of Bottleworks Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana. Josh is skilled in customer service, hospitality management, marketing, and sales. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Bloomington and a Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Florida Atlantic University.

Tobi Mares
Board Member
Tobi Mares
Tobi Mares is entrepreneur and restauranteur who owns Goodness Gracious Kitchen and Cupboard in Carmel, IN. Goodness Gracious began as a picnic basket delivery business in 2018 and has since evolved into the brick and mortar restaurant sharing the name. Tobi’s mission is to preserve the past through food and tradition. Tobi is a member of an all-female publishing company, Red Thread Publishing. She is a contributing author in the book Feisty: Dangerously Amazing Women Using Their Voices & Making An Impact. Tobi is passionate about writing, and sharing stories. She shares her own obstacles, lessons, hardships, and growth with other women, because she understands it is what connects and inspires.
Tobi has a Bachelors degree in Business and Leadership and a Master’s degree in Life Coaching and Human Services. She loves her community in Carmel, Indiana, where she resides with husband and children.

Laurie Dyer
Board Member
Laurie Dyer
Owner of T&T Sales and Promotions, Inc.in Noblesville, IN
Laurie and her brother Scott own a highly regarded and well-respected promotional company. They are known for partnering with school districts, athletic organizations, and the business community in order to produce the highest quality and most competitively priced apparel and promotional items available. They are members of the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce and Noblesville Educational Foundation. They have supported Hamilton County Parks for years.
T&T Sales and Promotions was named Small Business of the Year in 2013.

Dan Lawson
Board Member
Dan Lawson
Dan is the Executive Vice President of Business Development and a Partner at Meyer Najem, a highly reputable construction management company headquartered in Fishers, IN. With over 20 years of experience as a construction professional, Dan is skilled in process scheduling, value engineering, and project estimation, focusing primarily on municipal and educational market opportunities. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Xavier University and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. Notably, Dan served four years of active duty in the United States Air Force prior to his impressive career in construction.

April Williams
Executive Director
April Williams

Jess Paschen
Development & Operations Assistant
Jess Paschen
Jess Paschen serves as the Development and Operations Assistant for Friends of Hamilton County Parks, Inc. She brings a diverse background in volunteer management, program development, event planning, and content writing, paired with a passion for serving communities. A natural creator with a keen eye for detail, Jess also enjoys dabbling in graphic design and the creative arts.
Born and raised in Hamilton County, Indiana, Jess is proud to contribute to the mission of providing her hometown with accessible and thriving parks and green spaces. In her free time, she loves walking with her three-legged dog, Bambi, and especially appreciates parks with easily accessible, dog-friendly trails.