Board and Volunteer Application

Want to get involved in the work of CDFI Friendly in the South Bend - Elkhart Region? We are currently seeking volunteer committee members and annually seek new board members applications in late summer/early fall.

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
Paula Sours - Secretary

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

Vice President, Small Business Banking, Centier Bank
MISHAWAKA, IN
Sonja Karnovsky

CDFI Services Team Manager,
Baker Tilly US
CHICAGO, IL
Ryan Bell

Vice President
Small Business Banking

1st Source Bank
SOUTH BEND, IN
Catlin Bulger

Senior Associate
Financial Networks
FINSYNC
GRANGER, IN
Raina Adams

Financial Counselor
South Bend Financial Empowerment Center
SOUTH BEND, IN
Sheila Sieradzki

Director of Community Partnerships, Indiana University South Bend
Overseer, Map the Gap
ELKHART, IN
Rebecca Spohrer

Impact Investment Management
Women in Social Finance
SOUTH BEND, IN
Lisa Mayorga

Business Development Specialist

City of South Bend
SOUTH BEND, IN
Alejandro Saucedo

Owner

Indiana Elite Services
SOUTH BEND, IN
Denise Graham

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