Anand R. Marri, Ph.D., serves as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Ball State University. As Provost, he oversees all aspects of our academic mission, including supporting leadership for all academic units. He plays a crucial role in developing and implementing our strategic plan and educational innovation. He started his service at Ball State as Dean of Teachers College (TC) in July 2020. Anand’s academic research focuses on economic literacy, civic education, teacher education, and urban education. He has been published in many leading education journals and quoted in major publications such as the Dallas Morning News, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and CNN. 

He has succeeded in winning over $12.5 million in grants and contracts from individuals and organizations such as the Indiana Department of Education, the New York State Department of Education, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, the Spencer Foundation, Teachers College Columbia University Trustee Joyce Cowin, Teagle Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Education. 

Anand previously held senior faculty and leadership positions at Teachers College, Columbia University, the University of Rochester, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a master’s degree from Stanford University, and a bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College.

Tammy Pearson’s life passion is storytelling. For years, she nurtured that passion as a community journalist through written and visual storytelling. Today, she uses that drive to lead initiatives that give students the power to write their own life stories. As President & CEO, Tammy’s favorite word is hope, and she leads Project Leadership’s innovative team with students at the heart of each initiative. Years (and years) ago, Tammy left the rural community in which she was raised to study journalism and psychology at Ball State University and has worked in East Central Indiana for the past three decades.

Dr. Charles “Chuck” Reynolds has been in education for 27 years and currently serves as the Director of Public Education and CEO for the Muncie Community School in Indiana. Dr. Reynolds completed his Bachelors in Instrumental and General Music Education, Master of Arts, Educational Specialists and Doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership from Ball State University. During his free time, Chuck enjoys performing in the church praise band and serving on several committees and boards across the state a number of those are music and performing arts organizations.

Before returning to the Muncie Community School in 2019, Chuck served as the Assistant Superintendent for the Richmond Community Schools. Prior to his tenure in Richmond, Dr. Reynolds served the Muncie Community Schools as the Principal at Wilson Middle School, Associate Principal at Muncie Central and Muncie Southside High School, Assistant Principal at Wilson Middle School, and instrumental music teacher at Muncie Southside High School and Wilson Middle School.

Born and raised in Delaware County, Indiana, Elizabeth is one of its biggest cheerleaders. Continuing its excellence and growth is her passion and she considers doing that through the Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance an honor and privilege.

Elizabeth joined the Chamber and Economic Development Alliance in 2022 as the Chief Economic Development Officer, President & CEO. 

She has previously worked for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as well as for an Indiana Congressman on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. She is a graduate of Ball State University (ChirpChirp!) and Muncie Burris High School. She completed the four-year U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management program with an IOM Designation and completed the four-year Oklahoma University Economic Development Institute program. Elizabeth has been an active volunteer in the Muncie and Delaware County communities, including the Yorktown School Board, Muncie Rotary, and Cradle to Career program. She is also a State Representative elected in District #35 and serves on the Ways and Means Cmte, the Commerce and Small Business Cmte, and the Family and Children Cmte.

Elizabeth resides in Yorktown, IN with her Handsome Husband, three (mostly) wonderful children, and their golden retriever, Max, who is the goodest of all good boys, but hogs the bed.

A lifelong resident of Muncie. Associate Pastor at Renovation Life Church. Enjoying 45 years of marriage to his wife Sheila. Proud parents of two children, Camille Jones (Terrell) and Frank Scott II (Missy) and two beautiful grandchildren Benjamin and Teigan Scott.

Education Training
· 1976 - Graduate of Muncie Central High School
· 2008 - 6 Sigma Black Belt Certification – Integral Concepts
· 2012 - Associates of Science Degree in Human Services - Ivy Tech Community College
· Graduate of The Academy for Community Leadership
· Graduate of Muncie Citizen’s Police Academy

Work Experience / Community Involvement
1976 – 1980 Ball Corporation – Journeyman Mold Maker
1981 – 2010 Borg Warner Automotive – Quality Control
1997 – 2011 Surety Bond Agent/Vice President - Enterprise Bail Bond

Awards/Certifications
· 2006 - 6 Sigma Black Belt Certification - Integral Concepts, Inc
· 2016 - MLK Community Service Award - Collective Coalition of Concerned Clergy
· 2018 - Ivy Tech Distinguished Alumni Award for the Muncie Campus.
· 2022 – Chairman’s Gavel Muncie Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
· 2022 - City of Muncie Citizenship Award - Muncie City Council
· 2024 - Spirit of Muncie Award – Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce
· 2025 - Delaware County Personal Integrity Award – Committee for Integrity Enhancement

Currently Serving
· Associate Pastor – Renovation Life Church
· President of Whitely Community Council
· Vice Chair of the Muncie Industrial Revolving Loan Fund Board
· Northwest Bank Regional Advisory Board
· NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Board Member
· Muncie Cradle to Career Leadership Team
· Whitley Institute on Community Engagement and Teacher Preparation Board Member

Jeffrey D. Scott joined Ivy Tech in 2001 as an adjunct faculty member and has since advanced to roles including Program Chair, Dean, and now Chancellor. He has led statewide integration efforts, focusing on innovation, student success, and workforce alignment.

As Chancellor, Scott led a $43 million campus revitalization transforming the Muncie-Henry County campus and downtown Muncie, bringing nearly 2,500 students and staff to the area. Additionally, he helped establish Chesterfield’s Café, a culinary arts lab fostering learning and community engagement. Scott collaborates with local organizations like Next Muncie and the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, driving initiatives such as WorkMatters to raise wages and strengthen Ivy Tech’s industry partnerships.

Scott holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science from Ball State University and a Master’s in Social Work from Indiana University. Before Ivy Tech, he held leadership positions in probation, court services, and juvenile/behavioral treatment agencies.

Scott is active in the community, serving on several boards. He also cherishes time with his wife, Melissa, and their family, which includes four children and seven grandchildren. As a Disney enthusiast, Scott enjoys traveling, cooking, and creating memories with loved ones.

Chris Walker is the Principal at Muncie Central High School and has served in this role since July 1, 2016. Chris graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1998 and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University in 2003 in Social Studies Education. Chris started his teaching career in the Indianapolis Public Schools in August of 2003 as a World Geography teacher at George Washington High School. Chris was hired as the Director of Athletics at GWHS in 2005 and served the next 9 years as an AD at three different high schools. Chris earned his Master of Arts degree in December of 2014 from Butler University. Prior to coming to Muncie Central, Chris served as the Associate Principal at Marion High School. In December of 2022 Chris earned an Educational Specialist (Ed.S) degree from Ball State University. Chris has been married to his wife Katie, a fellow BSU graduate in 2000, for 24 years. They have 3 children who are proud Bearcats. Tyler is a 2021 graduate, Tate is a 2024 graduate, and Grace is a rising senior in the Class of 2026.