Who We Are
⋆ BOARD MEMBERS
Tom Melangton, President
Michelle Brown, Vice President
Jim Nordhoff, Treasurer
BBA, Accounting
BBA, Accounting
Bob Russell, Communications
J.C. Buehler, Legal Advisor
Principal, Buehler Law Group
Reserve Deputy, Hamilton Co. Sheriffs Office
Member, SolutionsAir Charter, LLC
FAA Designated Pilot Examiner
B.A., Indiana University, 1977
J.D., Indiana Univ. McKinney School of Law, 1980
Principal, Buehler Law Group
Reserve Deputy, Hamilton Co. Sheriffs Office
Member, SolutionsAir Charter, LLC
FAA Designated Pilot Examiner
B.A., Indiana University, 1977
J.D., Indiana Univ. McKinney School of Law, 1980
Matt Frey, Director
Founder/CEO, Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream, Bub’s Burgers
Ball State University, 1994
BS, Political Science and Government
Founder/CEO, Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream, Bub’s Burgers
Ball State University, 1994
BS, Political Science and Government
Tim C. Hull, Membership Chair
Co-owner and Partner of Plum Creek Partners, TDHC LLC, Plum Creek Riverview Partners, and Pizzology Partners LLC
BS, Purdue University, 1980
Co-owner and Partner of Plum Creek Partners, TDHC LLC, Plum Creek Riverview Partners, and Pizzology Partners LLC
BS, Purdue University, 1980
Tony Jackson, Director
Owner of Bolden’s Cleaning, Restoration & Flooring Services
Lifelong Hamilton County Resident
Anthony Lazzara, Events Chair
Owner and Operator, Anthony’s Chophouse
Ball State University, 2013
BS, Entrepreneurship
Ball State University Golfer
Owner and Operator, Anthony’s Chophouse
Ball State University, 2013
BS, Entrepreneurship
Ball State University Golfer
Jacob Harrison, Director
Patrolman, Carmel Police Department
Joined the Carmel Police Department in January 2020
Former Police Officer at Indiana State University from 2017-2019
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology from Indiana State University in 2014
Patrolman, Carmel Police Department
Joined the Carmel Police Department in January 2020
Former Police Officer at Indiana State University from 2017-2019
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology from Indiana State University in 2014
Michael J. Garvey, Director
Chief Investment Officer, Partner, Lauth – Commercial Real Estate & Development Firm
Indiana University, Kelly School of Business
Real Estate Finance and Business Administration CCIM Institute and Mortgage
Chief Investment Officer, Partner, Lauth – Commercial Real Estate & Development Firm
Indiana University, Kelly School of Business
Real Estate Finance and Business Administration CCIM Institute and Mortgage
Mark Carney, Director
President & Chief Executive Officer WorldTrips
Chief Product Officer, Tokio Marine HCC Global Travel Group
B.S, Purdue University
President & Chief Executive Officer WorldTrips
Chief Product Officer, Tokio Marine HCC Global Travel Group
B.S, Purdue University
Bill Nicholls, Past President
Vice President, Ritz Charles Inc.
Original Heroes Club Member (since 1996)
Indiana University Alum
Vice President, Ritz Charles Inc.
Original Heroes Club Member (since 1996)
Indiana University Alum
⋆ ADVISORS
Chief Jeff Horner, Carmel Police Department
“Members of the Heroes Club realize a community relies on their public safety officers to provide a level of safety and security, which in turn fosters a positive environment for growth and prosperity. The Heroes Club is committed to recognizing these officers’ unselfish dedication and commitment to their community through providing a benefit we hope to never need.
As Chief of the Carmel Police Department, I appreciate this support and say thank you on behalf of all these dedicated officers and their families.”
“Members of the Heroes Club realize a community relies on their public safety officers to provide a level of safety and security, which in turn fosters a positive environment for growth and prosperity. The Heroes Club is committed to recognizing these officers’ unselfish dedication and commitment to their community through providing a benefit we hope to never need.
As Chief of the Carmel Police Department, I appreciate this support and say thank you on behalf of all these dedicated officers and their families.”
Chief David Haboush, Carmel Fire Department
“The Heroes Club’s commitment to the professional men and women of the Carmel Fire Department is moving. Our firefighters and businesses are part of a very blessed community that recognizes the responsibility and devotion of public safety personnel. We are grateful for the members of the Heroes Club readiness to stand next to firefighters, assuring family members are cared for if something were to happen. Carmel firefighters are thankful and proud to be associated with The Heroes Club.”
“The Heroes Club’s commitment to the professional men and women of the Carmel Fire Department is moving. Our firefighters and businesses are part of a very blessed community that recognizes the responsibility and devotion of public safety personnel. We are grateful for the members of the Heroes Club readiness to stand next to firefighters, assuring family members are cared for if something were to happen. Carmel firefighters are thankful and proud to be associated with The Heroes Club.”
Sheriff Dennis J. Quakenbush, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department
“You will want to be part of this tremendous organization! It provides a great opportunity for business owners and leaders in the community to connect with the public safety officials who are working hard to keep this community safe. The relationships formed are meaningful and I’m personally thankful for the encouragement and support from the friends I have met through The Heroes Club.”
“You will want to be part of this tremendous organization! It provides a great opportunity for business owners and leaders in the community to connect with the public safety officials who are working hard to keep this community safe. The relationships formed are meaningful and I’m personally thankful for the encouragement and support from the friends I have met through The Heroes Club.”
Tony Delello, Captain, Indiana State Police
A Hamilton County native, Captain Delello graduated from Carmel High School in 1989, then Indiana State University in 1994 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He began his career with the Indiana State Police in 1995, graduating from the academy in December of that year.
A Hamilton County native, Captain Delello graduated from Carmel High School in 1989, then Indiana State University in 1994 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He began his career with the Indiana State Police in 1995, graduating from the academy in December of that year.
