Board Members

Blake Poindexter 

Chairman

I was born in Bluffton, Indiana to Dr. BK and Patti Poindexter with three other siblings. I attended Hillsdale College and graduated in 1989. I have a Bachelors of Arts degree with a major in communications, minor in business. Following my graduation I attended Oxford University in Oxford, England through Keeble College and studied the complete works of Shakespeare in old English. I was also the Vice President Patti Inc. d/b/a Subway Salad’s and Sandwiches a family business from 1985 to 1988. In 1990 I became the first full time field officer for Wells County Community Corrections Department. In 1993 I was promoted to be the first full time Executive Director of Agency where I am currently still enjoying working for my community.

I am married to Lauriean Poindexter who has a Master’s of Science and Education She teaches special education at Bluffton Middle School. Lauriean and I have a daughter Chelsea. I have always been active in my community from such organizations as Wells Community Boys & Girls Club, Pano’s Free Clinic, and United Way of Wells County, Citizens Against Drug Abuse, and several other service organizations.

I have always had a concern with how the children, their families and our community find the resources for living a safer and better life. That is why I am so proud to be a part of the Fort Wayne Children’s Foundation to assure that we can find new and more creative response’s to the children for their future and ours.


Byron R. Braun

Vice-Chairman/ Co-Founder

Byron is a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, graduate of Bishop Dwenger High School, and Indiana University. He is married to Linn since 1982 and they have three children Cameron, Carson, and Meredith.

Byron is president of Braun Wealth Management Group, LLC. Other community associations include past member of Fort Wayne Museum of Art Board of Trustees, past member of Investment Committee Chairman at Fort Wayne Museum of Art, founding member of the Fort Wayne chapter of Legatus, and a lifetime member of the Indiana University Alumni Association.

Byron enjoys public speaking, playing tennis, fishing, and enjoying fine wine.

Byron is co-founder of the Fort Wayne Children’s Foundation currently serving as vice chairman. Byron believes it is up to the private sector to help fund the ever diminishing gap of resources available for agencies in general and in particular agencies helping to prevent child abuse. It is his core belief the Fort Wayne Children’s Foundation is a proactive advocate for children helping those in abusive situations. Even if we save one child it is worth all of our efforts here at the Fort Wayne Children’s Foundation.

Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC. Braun Wealth Management Group is a separate entity from WFAFN.


Michael J. Huffman

Secretary


Pat Miller

Treasurer


Tiercell Schwartz

Board Member