Malika serves as SYF’s Bookkeeper while completing a double major at IUPUI in Accounting and Finance. She served in the United States Marine Corps from 2007-2011, including two overseas deployments. Malika currently holds an Associate’s degree in Hospitality Management from Valencia College in Orlando, Fla. SYF Staff
J. Michael Durnil
President and CEO
Originally from Decatur, Illinois, Durnil took the helm at SYF in 2010. A longtime educator, his professional career includes experience as a university professor and administrator, including more than 15 years at Roosevelt University, where he ultimately served as CEO of the Schaumburg Campus. Upon leaving higher ed, Durnil served as Senior Vice President and later Interim President at GLAAD. He holds Ph.D. in educational leadership and policy studies from Loyola University-Chicago, master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Illinois State University, and a post-doctoral certificate in Educational Management from Harvard University. Durnil was named a Fellow of the American Council on Education in 2004.
Email: mdurnil@simon.com
Phone: (317) 263-2341
Scott Brannon
Associate Director, Advancement
Scott’s responsibilities include fundraising nationwide for SYF. He has 15 years of nonprofit experience with more than 10 years in fundraising. Having served in homeless shelters, inner-city youth centers, and at-risk mentoring programs, Scott is knowledgeable and passionate about helping people overcome obstacles. Scott received his bachelor’s degree from Wabash College and is a Certified Fund Raising Manager through the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
Email: scott.brannon@simon.com
Phone: (317) 263-2256
Tim Clark
Vice President, Programs
Managing both Simon Youth Academies and the Simon Youth Scholarship programs. Tim most recently served on staff with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, working primarily with Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars Program. He has also served as Outreach Manager at the Indiana Youth Institute and in multiple program capacities at the NCAA. He is currently the head coach for the boys varsity lacrosse team at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School. Tim attended Hobart College in Geneva, NY, where he received degrees in sociology and education.
Email: tim.clark@simon.com
Phone: (317) 263-7648
Kieran Kiley
Foundation Administration Coordinator
Serving as the Foundation Administrative Coordinator, Kieran’s responsibilities include handling the fundamental aspects of the foundation’s administrative tasks, coordination of the Board of Directors activities and records, and all administrative duties for the CEO and the Foundation. After growing up in a small farm town East of Cincinnati, Kieran holds her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Otterbein University. She moved to Indianapolis in 2016 from Philadelphia, and is happy to be back in the Midwest. Kieran has been with the foundation since September 2016. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and gardening.
Email: kieran.kiley@simon.com
Phone: (317) 263-2361
Arthur P. Kodroff
Director, Finance
Art, who serves as Director of Finance, is a long-time Indianapolis resident, originally from Philadelphia. Art brings a broad range of accounting and finance leadership to the position having worked for small, medium, and large corporations. In addition to Art’s private sector experience, he has been on the board of directors for a number of local non-profits, including serving as Treasurer for Business Ownership Initiative of Indiana and Teachers’ Treasures. Art is a graduate of Butler University with a degree in Accounting, earned his M.B.A. from Indiana University, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Email: art.kodroff@simon.com
Phone: (317) 685-7289
Adjei Nortey
Communications Associate
Providing targeted research to guide the Foundation’s fundraising efforts as well as digital and print collateral design services. Adjei joined SYF in 2008. His professional experience includes 12 years of marketing and communication design as well as positions in the entertainment industries. Adjei holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism graphics from Ball State University.
Email: anortey@simon.com
Phone: (317) 263-7639
Malika Stultz
Bookkeeper
Combining her passion for high-quality education and compelling communications, Lauren advances SYF’s mission by harnessing the power of storytelling across digital, social and traditional media. Previously, she led communications and advancement efforts for The Chicago Public Education Fund. Prior to her work in the nonprofit space, she spent five years as a classroom teacher in traditional, charter and private school settings, beginning as a Teach For America teacher. She received her bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Indiana University – Bloomington and completed the Illinois Teaching Certification Program through Dominican University’s Graduate School of Education. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband and their daughter, as well as traveling, consuming media in all forms, and supporting IU athletics.
Email: lauren.rapp@simon.com
Phone: (317) 656-3272
Malika Stultz
Bookkeeper
Malika serves as SYF’s bookkeeper while completing a double major at IUPUI in Accounting and Finance. She served in the United States Marine Corps from 2007-2011, including two overseas deployments. Malika currently holds an Associate’s degree in Hospitality Management from Valencia College in Orlando, FLa.
Email: malika.stultz@simon.com
Phone: (317) 263-7151
John E. Suter
Program Coordinator
Responsible for coordination of design and construction activities at the Foundation’s academies. John is a lifelong Hoosier who has designed many complex, highly customized residential, commercial, corporate and educational projects. He has a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Ball State University.
Email: john.suter@simon.com
Phone: (317) 263-2423
Angela Williams
Administrative Assistant, Programs
Angela, originally from Northern California, provides general and specialized administrative support to the Programs Team. Angela started with SYF in 2014 after many years in the field of Athletics. She earned an Associate Degree, with an emphasis in athletic training from Santa Rosa Junior College. In her spare time she operates the shot clock for the WNBA Indiana Fever.
Email: angela.williams@simon.com
Phone: (317) 264-3089
Sarah Woodmansee
Advancement Administrative Assistant
Supporting all aspects of the Foundation’s fundraising. A native of Indianapolis, Sarah joined SYF in 2012. Her professional experience includes a decade in television and radio broadcasting. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. In her spare time she enjoys sports and spending time with her family and three dogs.
Email: swoodmansee@simon.com
Phone: (317) 263-2481
Brandi Young
Vice President, Advancement
Serving as chief liaison to the Foundation’s corporate donors, including Simon Property Group, and facilitating a wide-range of nationwide fundraising events each year. A native of the Hoosier state, Brandi joined SYF in 2004. Her professional experience includes retail marketing and management with Simon Malls throughout the U.S. Midwest. Brandi holds a bachelor’s degree in sports marketing from Indiana University-Bloomington.
Email: byoung@simon.com
Phone: (317) 263-7694
Board of Directors
Deborah J. Simon, Chairperson
Lena Barkley
Lead Manager Workforce Initiatives
CVS Health
Michelle J. Bellej
Principal
MB Evolution Services, LLC
Dr. J.T. Coopman
Executive Director
Indiana Association of
Public School Superintendents
Darin L. Etchison, CFM
First Vice President – Wealth Management
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Dr. Leslie G. Fatum
Director of College and Career Preparation
Kokomo High School
Beth Fortune
Gregg Goodman
President, The Mills
The Mills/A Simon Company
Shari Simon Greenberg
Senior Vice President, Development Marketing
Simon Property Group
Kim Johnson
Secretary and Treasurer
Melvin Simon & Associates, Inc.
Stephen E. Kingsley
Senior Vice President of Operations
Simon Property Group
Jeff Kucer
Senior Vice President
PNC Financial Services Group
Susan Massela
Vice President, Human Resources
Simon Property Group
Michael E. McCarty
Chief Operating Officer – Simon Malls
Simon Property Group
Dr. Jeffrey Patchen
President and CEO
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Michael Romstad
Executive Vice President, Simon Management Group
Simon Property Group
William N. Salin, II
Collin L. Sam, CPA
Controller Accounting Operations
United Pacific
Jeremy Smith
Director of Communications
Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation
Scott T. Wolfrum
Managing Director
Wolfrum Capital Management Group, A Noyes Family Office
Stephen Yalof
Chief Executive Officer
Simon Premium Outlets
Honorary Board Members
David Simon
Herbert Simon
Melvin Simon (1926-2009)
Board Members Emeritus
Ron Hanson
Richard O. Kissel, II
Stephen A. Stitle
Relationship to Simon
Simon Youth Foundation was founded by a small group of enterprising Simon Property Group employees, and SYF has been Simon’s “charity of choice” since 1998 when the Foundation was formed.
SYF is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, but Simon is our largest corporate donor. Simon employees raise more than $720,000 annually through an Employee Contribution Campaign. Additionally, Simon Malls®, The Mills®, and Premium Outlets® host local fundraising and grassroots events in nearly every state.
While Simon is a crucial supporter, no one company can solely support SYF programs. This is why SYF seeks sponsors and partners in every community of service. Whether a donation of treasure, time or talent, all gifts to SYF are of great value and deeply appreciated. Contact us to partner with SYF.
Donors
We value the support of Simon Youth Foundation’s individual donors. Their gifts of personal treasure to benefit at-risk students in Simon Youth Academies and would-be first-generation college students who qualify for Simon Youth Scholarships are crucial to the success of these programs.