Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 June 1994 — Page 2
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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER
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A sprinkling of color remains the
mixture in corporate boardrooms
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While it is true Blacks and other minorities are enjoying more representation throughout the community, there is still a crucial need for more of that representation in corporate boardrooms. They are well educated, highly intelligent and very much capable of rendering decisions that effect this community. Therefore, have they not earned the right to proudly serve in any capacity in any boardroom? While many nonprofit boards, elected boards and school boards have opened their doors to minorities, the corporate boardrooms in Indianapolis definitely lack color. And since in the business world being in the boardroom means having made it to the top, there is a growing feeling among many that in spite of their accomplishments and contributions. Blacks still have not been awarded that opportunity. A handful of African-American men, however, have defied the norm and currently serve or have served on corporate boards. These are men whom have reached the top because they are regarded as very accomplished in their field. Community icons such as Sam Jones, president of the Indianapolis Urban League, Attorney Willard “Mike” Ransom, William G. Mays, owner/CEO of Mays Chemical Company and Publisher of TheIndianapolis Recorder, Percy Clark, superintendent of Lawrence Township Schools, Dr. Joe Taylor, an IUPUI professor, W.T. Ray, and Dr. Frank Lloyd are perhaps the only African-Americans who have made it to the corporate boardroom locally. Jones serves on the boards of Bank One, Acordia Financial Benefits and Indianapolis Life. * Taylor served on the board of Indianapolis Power and Light for five years — he was succeeded by Sam Jones—and was on the Blue Cross/Blue Shield boardroom for - eight years. He is currently retired from these
corporate boards. Lloyd is a retired board member, having served on the boards of both Ameritech and Indiana Bell. Ray also retired from his directorship. He served on the board for Midwest National Bank (later bought by Ameritech) and the Indianapolis Foundation boards. Most of them think the time is ripe for corporations to invite more minorities and women into their boardrooms.
1987, after leaving the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. She was honored by the Center for Leadership Development and Inroads, an organization which helps Indianapolis businesses employ Black college students for internships. Wright-Lloyd attended Georgetown University of Law. She also attended Denison University in Granville, Ohio.
Visitors Bureau and is chairman Development Task Force for Indianapolis and is involved in various other communi ty activities.
Indianapolis Powar ft Light Co/IPALCO Entarprlsas: Sam Jones, president of The Indianapolis Urban League, also serves on the State Fair Board. Jones said the reason more Blacks are shut out of boardrooms is because “we live in two societies, Black and white.” AfricanAmerican board members, Jones said, play a key role. “We bring something to the board,” he continued. “We serve as a marketing tool, we sharpen the sensitivity of the board, we serve as advocates for our communities and at the same time we are committed to the corporation and advance its goals and objectives.”
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of Indianapolis: Todd Stuart, vice president of Stuart’s Moving and Storage began in the warehouse in 1983, and took over as vice president this year. Stuart is on the Board of Governors for the Indianapolis Museum of Art, board of trustees for the Indianapolis Zoo, and The Capital Improvements Board; members are appointed by the mayor. Stuart attend Chatard High School and IUPUI.
Soclsty National Bank: Marsha Oliver, director of Corporate Affairs and Development Relations for Melvin Simon & Associates. Oliver is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, board of trustees for both the Indianapolis Civic Theatre and The Indianapolis Museum of Art. She is past president and chief executive officer of the Indianapolis Private Industry Council, Inc., and the Indianapolis Alliance for Jobs, Inc. Oliver has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award in Support of Adult Education and many other awards for services to the community. She was chosen to participate in the Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Program, which recognizes young leaders of the Indianapolis community.
Bank One: Alecia DeCoudreaux, director of community relations for Eli Lilly and Co. DeCoudreaux was named to the board in July 1992, becoming the only female currently serving on the board. DeCoudreaux and Percy Clark are the only African-Americans on the 21 member board of the bank. A native of Chicago, DeCoudreaux graduated from Wellesley College and the Indiana University School of Law. Before joining Eli Lilly, she was employed as an attorney for the San Franciscobased law firm of Pillsbury, Madison & Suto. In 1987, she became general counsel for Advanced Cardiovascular Systems Inc., a Lilly subsidiary in Santa Clara, Calif, and was named secretary and general counsel in 1988.
a Ph.D. in education administration from the University of Michigan. In addition to having done postdoctoral work at Columbia University, he also served as an adjunct professor at Butler University, instructing classes in school public relations and personnel management.
Indianapolis Watar Co: Murvin Enders, plant manager for the Chrysler Corporation Toledo Machining Plant. Before Murvin Enders was appointed to the board of the Water Company in February 1992, there wasn’tany minorities in the utility’s executive suite. Enders, 52, credits Jim Morris, chief executive officer of the Water Company, for accepting the challenge of bringing diversity to his boardroom. Enders serves on numerous other boards including the American Red Cross Indianapolis Area Chapter, the Ruth Lilly Health Center and the Indianapolis Airport Authority.
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Robert Wood, group vice president and general manager for DowBrands Inc. Wood serves on the national board of directors for Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of America. He is vice chairman of the Indianapolis Economic Development Corporation, a member of the board of directors of Society National Bank Indianapolis, the board of directors Community Hospitals Foundation, the board of directors YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, the board of directors Nobel Centers Foundation, the board of directors Indiana Repertory Theater, the board of directors Indianapolis Convention and
Bank Ona ( Indianapolis Life Insuranco Co., Acordia Financial Industry Services, Walker Group: Dr. Percy Clark Jr., superintendent of Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township. During his 11 years of service to the school district, Clark has received local, statewide and national recognition for his promotion of diversity and excellence in education. Clark received a bachelor of arts degree and master’s in counseling and personnel services from Western Michigan University, and
Bill Mays, founder and CEO of Mays Chemical Co., Inc. and Publisher of The Indianapolis Recorder. Mays attended Indiana University where he majored in chemistry. His first job after college was as a test chemist for the Linkbelt Facility. In 1973 he accepted a position with Cummins Engine in Columbus, Ind., as the assistant to the president. After four years with Cummins, Mays was offered an opportunity to be president of a small chemical distributorship in Indianapolis. In 1980, Mays began his own company and is very successful in the business industry today.
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