INDIANAPOLIS – Karin Sarratt, OneAmerica Financial Executive Vice President, has been elected chair of the Indiana Sports Corp Board of Directors. Sarratt becomes the 10th chair of the board since Indiana Sports Corp's inception in 1979. David Lewis, who previously served as Business Development Committee Chair, has been elected as Vice Chair. After serving three years as board chair, Julie Roe Lach will assume the role of immediate past chair of the Board.
“Karin and Dave are exceptional leaders in our community, and we are excited they have agreed to serve as Indiana Sports Corp’s Board Chair and Vice Chair,” said Patrick Talty, Indiana Sports Corp president. “As our organization continues to inspire and advance the community through sports, we rely on the dedication and vision of the community-minded individuals who comprise our Board to help drive our mission forward. We are deeply grateful for the invaluable leadership Julie provided as Board Chair and appreciate the continued service and guidance of all our past and present board leaders. We look forward to the impact Karin and Dave will have in these new roles.”
Sarratt, a member of the OneAmerica Financial Executive Council, is the Indianapolis-based financial service company’s executive vice president. As EVP, Sarratt leads a number of functions, including enterprise strategy, business improvement, marketing and communications, and information technology. Sarratt joined OneAmerica Financial in fall 2016 having previously served as vice president of human resources at Elevance Health (formerly Anthem Healthcare). Before joining Elevance, she worked for International Paper Co. for more than 14 years.
“I’m honored to serve as chair of the Indiana Sports Corp Board of Directors and to continue advancing the organization’s legacy of impact,” said Karin Sarratt, executive vice president for OneAmerica Financial. “As we approach the 50th anniversary for Indiana Sports Corp, and further launch the 2050 Vision, I am inspired by our commitment to unite communities, drive economic vitality, and champion access and education through sport. I look forward to helping guide the next chapter of this work as we expand opportunities, elevate major events, and deepen our commitment to youth and community vibrancy across our city and state.”
Lewis most recently served as President and CEO of the Indy Championships Fund and is a retired Vice President–Global Taxes and Assistant Treasurer of Eli Lilly and Company. Lewis also served as a Managing Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he focused on tax policy and business-led initiatives advancing racial equity. A longtime civic leader, he has played a key role in fundraising for marquee Indianapolis events including Super Bowl XLVI, the 100th Running of the Indy 500, the College Football Playoff National Championship, the NBA All-Star 2024, and the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Swimming.
“At this pivotal moment in the Indiana Sports Corp’s history, I look forward to working with Karin, Patrick, and the incredible ISC team to boldly lead our state and city in the sporting world for the next 25 years,” said Lewis.
Sarratt and Lewis will be joined by the following members of the Indiana Sports Corp Executive Committee: Jennifer Bartenbach (Treasurer), Dennis Dye (Secretary), and Roe Lach (Past Board Chair).