FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
InBIA Announces New Board Members, Recognizes Outgoing Members, and Introduces New Executive Committee for Upcoming Fiscal Year
October 23, 2024
ORLANDO, FL –InBIA a global community of entrepreneur support and entrepreneurship ecosystem-building practitioners, is excited to announce the ratification of six members to its Board of Directors and the formation of its Executive Committee for the upcoming fiscal year.
InBIA’s Board of Directors consists of leaders of entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) from across the globe. The 16-member governing body is charged with setting strategic direction and ensuring resources to achieve the organization’s mission of empowering entrepreneur support organizations by creating an impactful community through comprehensive resources, training, and thought leadership.
Five of the new board members will be serving their first year of a three-year term, while one is returning for a second three-year term.

New and Returning Board Members
The members joining the Board of Directors are:
Jennifer Harrell, Assistant Director, UF Innovate|Accelerate
Larry Horn, CEO, Amplify Lousiville
Sheri Marnell, Director, St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center
Pamela Rich-Wheeler, Executive Director, The Business Center for Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise
Ned Staebler, President and CEO of TechTown
Eric Smith, Executive Director, University of Arizona Center for Innovation (Reappointed) “These individuals are respected leaders with a history of involvement with InBIA,” says Board Chair Linda Fowler. “Their expertise and commitment will enhance member services, financial well-being, and future planning for InBIA.”

Executive Committee for the Upcoming Fiscal Year
InBIA is also pleased to announce the members of its Executive Committee for the upcoming fiscal year. This leadership team will oversee the organization’s governance and strategy in the year ahead:
Chair: Linda Fowler, Founder and President, RegionerateFirst Vice Chair: Eric Smith, Executive Director, University of Arizona Center for Innovation
Second Vice Chair: Lisa Smith, Founder and President, North Star Innovation Partners
Treasurer: Anthony Durante, Director of New Ventures, University of Maine
Secretary: Kristin Burton, Entrepreneurship Professor, Purdue University Northwest
“These five leaders bring exceptional experience and vision,” “This team boasts exceptional experience and vision,” says InBIA President and CEO Charles Ross. “Their leadership will be instrumental in InBIA’s continued success. I look forward to partnering with each of them.”.”
Recognition of Outgoing Board Members
The organization would also like to express its sincere appreciation for the service of four outgoing board members:
Hayden Blackburn
David Fonseca, CEO, EquityX
Herman Nyamunga, Economic Development Consultant, Esperenza Designs LLC
Paul Riser, Senior Program Officer, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation

“We are grateful for the dedication and contributions of our outgoing board members,” says InBIA President and CEO Charles Ross. “Their leadership, commitment, and insights have been invaluable. Their efforts will leave a lasting impact, and we thank them for their years of service.”

ABOUT the International Business Innovation Association
InBIA is a global nonprofit with over 1,200 members that lead entrepreneurship centers in over 30 countries. For over 35 years, InBIA has provided industry best practices through education while enabling collaboration, mentorship, peer-based learning and the sharing of innovative ideas for entrepreneurs across the globe. InBIA is the premier organization for business incubators, accelerators, coworking spaces, and other entrepreneurship centers.
For general press-related questions, please contact Charles Ross at [email protected].