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Our Board of Directors

Our organization boasts a rich history of dedicated and hardworking leaders who have made significant contributions at every level, from local components to state and national arenas. These individuals have consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence and service. If you’re passionate about leadership and wish to make a positive impact within our community, we encourage you to reach out to the business office for more information about joining our leadership team. We would love to discuss how you can be involved!

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Jeni Heselbarth, DDS

Trustee, President

General Dentist

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Alec Willard, DDS

Past President

General Dentist

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Craig Wisler, DDS

Treasurer

General Dentist

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Kirstina Gratz, DDS

President-Elect

Pediatric Dentist

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Bennett Hollar, DDS

At Large Board Member

General Dentist

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Lorraine Celis, DDS

IIDA President-Elect

General Dentist

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Apoorv Goel, BDS, MS, MSD

Vice President

Periodontist

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Julie Plagens, DDS

At Large Board Member

General Dentist

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Laura Burton

Executive Director

Past IDA Presidents from North Central

* 1923-24 Charles A. Priest, Marion 

* 1932-33 A. L. Harter, Kokomo 

* 1941-42 R. N. Douglas, Elkhart 

* 1950-51 Clyde T. Mayfield, Kokomo

* 1975-76 David N. Stiefler, Marion  

* 1981-82 C. Robert Ricci, Kokomo

* 1986-87 John C. Gorman, Marion 

1987-88 David J. Harris, South Bend 

1991-92 Charles M. Simons, Kokomo * 1995-96 Charles E. Hassel, Bremen

2003-04 Richard L. Martin, Kokomo

2010-11 Martin R. Szakaly, South Bend 2015-16 Chad R. Leighty, Marion

2016-2017 Jay Asdell, South Bend

2021-2022 Steven Hollar, Warsaw 

*Denotes Deceased

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