Current Board of Directors

President

Josh Curry Class 52
Purdue Research Foundation
Vice President

Abby Pyer Class 52
Caterpillar
Secretary

Resa Hodnett Class 41
Junior Achievement
Treasurer

Steven Sinclair Class 50
Wabash
Past President

Terry Gilbert Class 47
Purdue University
Brooklyn Burton Class 53
Ivy Tech Community College
Megan Cabral Class 51
FIRST Indiana Robotics
Kim Kallok Class 48
SDI Innovations
Kris Kessler Class 41
Stall and Kessler's
Anna Little Class 52
Purdue For Life Foundation
Clayton Nagel Class 51
First Farmers Bank and Trust
Abe Zaragoza Class 52
Purdue University

Staff

Kitty Campbell

Executive Director

Kitty Campbell joined Leadership Lafayette in 2012 and is a longtime member of the Greater Lafayette Community.

Born in Illinois, Kitty studied Music at Millikin University, Arts Administration at Indiana University, and received her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from Purdue University, focusing her research on Human Factors in Aviation and Sociolinguistics.

Kitty has served as a visiting professor and adjunct faculty for Purdue Polytechnic, Design, Art, & Performance, and Ivy Tech Community College School of Business. She continues to share her expertise as an educational leadership presenter and facilitator.

The Arts are a personal passion, including ongoing performances as a jazz musician. Kitty is a member and Past Vice President of the Indiana Leadership Association, a member of the Association of Leadership Programs, and a nonprofit organization associate-member of the Association of Women Business Owners.
Madison Walker

Program Assistant

Madison Walker joined Leadership Lafayette in 2022.

Born and raised in Lafayette, Madison received her marketing degree with a certificate in entrepreneurship from Krannert School of Business at Purdue University.

In addition to helping Leadership Lafayette with program administration, she works in local small businesses and nonprofits as a part of Bodhi Consulting’s team. She enjoys building her Etsy business, Made X Madison, which specializes in accessories and musical equipment including ukulele straps and headstock straps. Her long term career goals include working in small businesses and local nonprofits, helping them connect with the community and build relationships with their ideal client or customer.

Madison and her husband Tyler enjoy serving at their local church and working on house projects.
Kate Rocheford

Marketing Communications Specialist

Kate Rocheford joined Leadership Lafayette in 2022.

Born in Iowa, raised in Illinois, and now enjoying adulthood in Indiana, Kate is convinced that she is destined to spend her retirement in Idaho.

As the owner of Rocheford Marketing, Kate is a curious creative with a passion for driving growth through strategic marketing. She is proud to be on the Leadership Lafayette team to help share the journey of each new class of participants.

When Kate isn’t crunching analytics, weaving copy, or polishing digital profiles she is likely to be camping with her husband in their teardrop camper.
Eric Lin

Accountant

Eric joined Leadership Lafayette in 2016.

Eric has his MS in Accounting from the Mitch Daniels School of Business at Purdue University. He brings financial management and nonprofit experience to this position having served at Wabash Center in Lafayette as both Financial Controller and Director of Development; and at Minnetrista Museum and Gardens in Muncie as Vice President of Finance and Operations. In these positions he managed: board relations and strategic planning, vendor and customer contracts and relationships, safety and security, logistics, facilities, maintenance, grounds, retail, events, catering, human resources, and information technology. He has worked with numerous small businesses and nonprofits in financial management, project management, and process improvement through his consulting roles at IBM, Epic Systems, and Bodhi Consulting.

Eric grew up in West Lafayette and tries to be actively engaged with the community through board service and volunteerism. In his personal time, he is an amateur chef, professional eater, and serial exercise avoider. He believes strongly that pineapple belongs on pizza and is eager to convince disbelievers.
Ashley Brost

Event Coordinator

Ashley Brost joined Leadership Lafayette in 2022 as Event Coordinator.

An Indiana native, Ashley studied Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship at Purdue Global. She is the founder and Creative Director of Luva Events, a planning and design company recognized for its thoughtful approach to weddings, corporate, and nonprofit events throughout Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan.

Ashley is known for her ability to balance big-picture vision with meticulous detail, ensuring events are not only well-executed but also deeply meaningful for the people they serve. Her passion for connecting individuals and organizations has made her a trusted partner to both clients and colleagues in the local community.

When she isn’t managing events, Ashley enjoys taking family Jeep rides, spending time on the water, and visiting new areas with her husband and children. Together, they love exploring and enjoying the beauty found in the outdoors.
Josh Lolling

Class 55 Photographer

Josh Lolling is the multidisciplinary creative force behind JWL Story Alchemist, a creative studio based in Lafayette that helps families, nonprofits, and mission-driven businesses tell meaningful stories through photography and design.

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Josh studied multimedia graphics and marketing at Southeast Missouri State University. He has spent half a decade using visual storytelling to capture beauty in everyday life and help others preserve what matters most—whether it’s documenting community events, creating legacy projects for family and friends, refreshing a ministry’s brand, or crafting impactful designs and works of art.

Josh and his wife live in Lafayette, where they enjoy hosting family and friends, making good food and space for lifegiving conversations. He’s passionate about faith, family, and creating visual work that promotes peace, neurodiversity, dignity, and deeper connection.