Board and Volunteer Application

Want to get involved in the work of CDFI Friendly in the South Bend - Elkhart Region? We are currently seeking new board members… we will have some of our founding board members roll off in the next year so now is your time to get more involved.

This interest form is for board members, committee roles, and general volunteers. On the page is a link to the requirements and expectations of a board member. If you have questions let us know!

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Sam Centellas

Executive Director

Sam has called the South Bend region home for over a decade, engaged in work ranging from college administration, nonprofit leadership, and community development. As a community leader Sam was an advocate for our mission from our inception and joined our team officially in 2021. Sam brings extensive experience in development, community building, and empowering others to success. Click the envelop icon above this text to email Sam.

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Board of Directors

Breanna Allen - Chair

Executive Director
Tolson Center for Community Excellence
ELKHART, IN
Manjima Bose - Vice Chair

CDFI Services Team Director,
Baker Tilly US
CHICAGO, IL
Paula Sours - Secretary

Owner, Visions
GPS Branding
SOUTH BEND, IN
Bryan Olund - Treasurer

Vice President, Small Business Banking, Centier Bank
MISHAWAKA, IN
Angela Logan, Ph.D

Professor, University of Notre Dame
St. Andre Bessette Academic Director of the Master of Nonprofit Administration
NOTRE DAME, IN
Nicola Brown

Founder, KOKORO
Florida Advisory Committee, U.S. Global Leadership Coalition; Core RSI, Grey SW
FLORIDA
Carlos Bolden, MD, FACOG

Bolden Holdings & BH Developments
Vice Chief, OBGYN Department Memorial Hospital South Bend
SOUTH BEND, IN
Sheila Sieradzki

Director of Community Partnerships, Indiana University South Bend
Overseer, Map the Gap
ELKHART, IN
Lisa Mayorga

Business Development Specialist,
City of South Bend
SOUTH BEND, IN
Denise Graham

Real Estate Broker Associate, Keller Williams Realty Group
MISHAWAKA, IN
Marcus Northern

Owner,
Kennedy Expressline
SOUTH BEND, IN
Ryan Bell

Vice President,
1st Source Bank
SOUTH BEND, IN