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!

Jeni Heselbarth, DDS
Trustee, President
General Dentist

Alec Willard, DDS
Past President
General Dentist

Craig Wisler, DDS
Treasurer
General Dentist

Kirstina Gratz, DDS
President-Elect
Pediatric Dentist

Bennett Hollar, DDS
At Large Board Member
General Dentist

Lorraine Celis, DDS
IIDA President-Elect
General Dentist

Apoorv Goel, BDS, MS, MSD
Vice President
Periodontist

Julie Plagens, DDS
At Large Board Member
General Dentist

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