Leadership

Philanthropic Advisor, Glick Philanthropies / As a Philanthropic Advisor, Ryan works across Glick Philanthropies’ initiatives, programs and organizations to develop and implement strategies that produce positive outcomes for the communities where Glick properties are located. Ryan also serves as a key conduit between Glick’s board, staff and community partners with the goal of maximizing the knowledge, skills and assets of all involved in the grantmaking process.

In Ryan’s 10 years with Glick Philanthropies, he has helped define, organize and prioritize its philanthropic focus areas, developed and implemented the grantmaking process for the Glick Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation, and launched the Far Eastside Success Initiative, a transformative effort to improve education and economic opportunity on Indianapolis’ far eastside where the Gene B. Glick Company was originally headquartered. Ryan also works regularly with leadership team members to enhance Glick’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts and build strategic and operational alignment between the initiatives, programs and organizations within the Glick Philanthropies family.

Prior to joining Glick Philanthropies, Ryan worked in the for-profit, government and nonprofit sectors, enabling him to apply business acumen with an on-the-ground understand of what helps communities thrive. In addition to real-world experience, Ryan attained a Master of Public Affairs (MPA) with a concentration in nonprofit management from Indiana University and is highly-active in the Central Indiana civic community. He is a member of the Stanley K. Lacy (SKL) Executive Leadership Series Class XXXV, was name to the Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ) Forty under 40 list in 2017, and co-founded Giving Sum, a nonprofit organization focused on engaging young professionals in meaningful philanthropy.

In his work with Glick, Ryan is moved by teachers, caretakers and parents – especially single parents – that go to extraordinary lengths to give the next generation greater opportunity to reach their full potential.

“Gene and Marilyn Glick’s story embodies the American dream. They were fair, hardworking and lived lives focused on others. As a result, they left the world a better place. Their ethos and values continue on in the Glick family and company. It is a true honor to do what I can to keep their spirit alive for future generations,” Ryan says.

Ryan’s spare time is increasingly focused on parenting alongside his wife, Francesca – they welcomed their first son, Jack, in November of 2017. In addition, he loves to stay active through swimming, biking and running and work on projects including home renovations. Ryan also had a stint in high school and college as a bike mechanic, so if you ever need your tire changed, gears adjusted or bike tuned-up, he’s your guy.

Community Impact Coordinator, Glick Philanthropies / As Community Impact Coordinator, Ben leads corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts at Glick and works to connect employees to the various initiatives, programs and organizations that make up Glick Philanthropies. He also helps Glick Philanthropies communicate its impact to internal and external audiences.

Since joining Glick Philanthropies in April 2017, Ben created a CSR taskforce to help Glick continue to shape its CSR vision and led key communications activities, including the launch of the Glick Philanthropies website. His goal is to better connect employees to Glick Philanthropies and empower them to take part in the company’s efforts to build community and create opportunity.

Ben brings a strong background in event management to his role at Glick Philanthropies, having joined the organization after four years in the events department at Lucas Oil Stadium. His experience coordinating major sporting events such as the NFL Scouting Combine, 2015 NCAA Men’s Final Four, Indianapolis Colts games and more has translated nicely to his role in planning and executing large-scale volunteer events with community partners on behalf of Glick.

Ben is inspired by selfless people who go above and beyond to make the world a better place – which is why he finds carrying on the philanthropic legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick so fulfilling. He is especially excited to make the work of Glick Philanthropies more visible among employees and the community. “For decades, Glick has been working behind the scenes to make central Indiana a better place to live, work and play. I’m fortunate to be able to help share the message of Glick Philanthropies as well as help connect Gene B. Glick company employees to meaningful philanthropic opportunities within the community,” Ben says.

In his spare time, Ben enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors and playing and watching hockey. As the dad to a two-year-old daughter, he is also learning all about hair bows and ponytails.

Executive Director of the Glick Family Foundation / As Executive Director, Ali oversees the day-to-day operations of Glick Philanthropies.

Ali founded the Glick Gives program, which matches qualified charitable contributions from Glick employees to not-for-profit organizations. To date, the Glick Gives program has matched nearly $135,000 in employee contributions to charitable causes. “I love being able to see the impact that Glick Philanthropies has on the community and educating people on the importance of giving back,” Ali says.

Ali’s heart for philanthropy was influenced by her dad, who she counts as one of her biggest heroes and recalls the example of him helping countless friends and family members in need as she was growing up. Today, her family supports a school for AIDS orphans in Uganda called Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project, and they had the opportunity to visit the school in the summer of 2017.

In her spare time, you can find Ali cheering on her kids on the sidelines of the soccer field or basketball court, spending time with family, leading a Bible study group of teenage girls, or, perhaps surprisingly, rocking out on a drum set.