Landmark Columbus Foundation welcomes new board leadership

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Landmark Columbus Foundation (LCF) recently announced a transition in board leadership and governance, and added two new directors, as the organization enters a new phase focused on long-term institutional strength, disciplined stewardship, and deepened impact rooted in Columbus.

The Board appointed Tracy Haddad as Chair, succeeding Mark Elwood, whose tenure coincided with a period of organizational maturation, major philanthropic investment, and increased national visibility. The transition reflects not a change in direction, but a deliberate evolution in how the organization governs itself and positions its work for the future.

Bill Browne, Owner, Ratio Architects in Indianapolis, and Kyle Inskeep, News Anchor, Sinclair Broadcast Group, in Cincinnati, were also welcomed to the Board of Directors. These two appointments reflect the organization’s growing emphasis on regional leadership experience, civic judgment, and long-horizon thinking as LCF continues to mature as an institution. “This is a moment of careful change of responsibility,” said Tracy Haddad, Board Chair. “I’m honored to be leading this organization into its next chapter.”

Laura Miller was elected Vice Chair. Edith Blakeslee, the recently hired President and CEO of Heritage Fund, joined the Board as Secretary this summer, succeeding Tobi Herron. Surekha DiOrio remains the longest-serving member of the executive committee as Treasurer.

Mark Elwood, who completed his term as Chair, will continue to serve on the Board. He emphasized that the transition reflects confidence in the organization’s foundation. “When I began my term as chair, the priority was building capacity and proving that the organization could deliver over the long term,” Elwood said. “Today, the work is about judgment, stewardship, and focus." 

The Board also recognized the service of community leaders who helped steward the organization through its formative years, including former Mayor Jim Lienhoop, who was a founding Board member. Recognition was also given to Tracy Souza, another founding Board member who resigned last summer after leaving her role at Heritage Fund.