
The Fort Wayne Urban Enterprise Association d/b/a SEED Fort Wayne Board of Directors meets on April 9, 2026.
The meeting will take place at 11:00 a.m. in Conference Room 324 of Citizens Square at 200 East Berry Street in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.
New Business:
- Resolutions for Late Filing of Form EZ-2—Discussion and Vote
- Board Membership and Officer Slate: Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer—Discussion and Vote
Old Business:
- UEA/ SEED Staff Contract 2026—Discussion
Other Business
- Pick Plant Plate Cooking Program: Instructor Update —Discussion
- Executive Session
Staff/Guests:
- Elizabeth Lewis
- Rochelle Joseph
- Cinthia Loera
- SEED Board Attorney Rachel Guin, Rothberg Law Firm
- Pat Oppor, Targeted Services, Board Financial Services Agent
SEED Board of Directors:
Mayoral Appointments:
- Daniel Baisden
- Julie Garwood
- Brandon Porter
- Dr. Andrea Robinson
- Jerry Starks
- Fernando Zapari
City Council Appointments:
- Rohli Booker
- John Dortch
- Jerry Henry
- Geoff Paddock
- Julie Garwood, Vice Chair
Governor Appointments:
- Phil GiaQuinta
- Linda Walczak
Board of Directors Terms Expire on March 31, 2028.
There is one vacant position on the board of Directors which was formerly held by Ellen Cutter.