Glick Philanthropies leadership team includes:
GLICK FAMILY FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Stacey Sunderman – Treasurer
Jim Bisesi – Board Member
Tom Grande – Board Member
Lynda Schwartz – Board Member
Jackie Barrett – Board Member
Arlene Grande – Board Member
Alice Meshbane – Board Member
Chair, Glick Family Foundation
Marianne Glick
Marianne is retired as president of Glick Training Associates, a firm she founded in 1986 to assist organizations in enhancing employee productivity and effectiveness. She is an accomplished artist with paintings being accepted into juried competitions and winning awards in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and Florida.
Glick also serves on the board of directors for the Gene B. Glick Company, United Way of Central Indiana, IUPUI Board of Advisors, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Goodwill Industries of Central and Southern Indiana, Ascend, RISE and the State Board of Trustees for Ivy Tech Community College. She is president of the TeenWorks Board of Directors. She has served on the boards for Women‘s Hospital, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, Habitat for Humanity, Women’s Fund, and Prevent Blindness Indiana.
She received her bachelor‘s degree in elementary education and master’s degree in educational psychology from Butler University.
Vice Chair, President & CEO, Glick Family Foundation
David Barrett
David is also the chairman, president and chief executive officer of the Gene B. Glick Company, one of the nation’s largest privately held real estate ownership, development and property management firms, headquartered in Indianapolis. David first joined Glick in 2007 as chief operating officer and assumed his current role in 2008.
David is actively involved in civic and philanthropic groups throughout Indianapolis. Currently, he is the vice chair of the board of trustees at Newfields and serves on the board of directors for the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, the advisory board of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Center for Real Estate Studies, and the national board of directors for the Indiana University Varsity Club.
David earned a B.A. in journalism and political science from Indiana University and a J.D. cum laude from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, where he served on the board of editors of the Indiana Law Journal and was elected to the Order of Barristers.
STAFF
Vice President
Ryan Brady
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.
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, as they raise their two children, Jack and Gina. 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.
Director of Resident Success
Ceceily Brickley
Ceceily brings a passion for housing and community empowerment to this role. Her personal mission and professional background position her to support the Glick team in meeting residents where they are with the advocacy, information and resources they need to live lives of dignity.
Prior to joining Glick, Ceceily served as Sr. Director of Member Services with Indiana United Ways, the state association for local United Ways in Indiana. She has focused her career on community development, grant management, program development and evaluation, coaching and consulting.
In addition to her professional experience, Ceceily is an active community leader. She currently serves as a board member for Renew Indianapolis, a civic member for Indy CREW, a Starfish mentor, a Women’s Build team leader and committee member with the Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity, and a board chair for the Indianapolis Freedom School Partnership.
In 2020, Ceceily was recognized as a finalist for Junior Achievement’s Indy’s Best and Brightest and the Center for Leadership Development’s Minority Achievers. She graduated from Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs with a Master of Public Affairs in Public Financial Management, Public and Non-profit Management. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and African American & African Diaspora Studies from Indiana University’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Philanthropy Manager
Ben Grande
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 in 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.
Ben is currently pursuing his Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies through the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI. When he’s not at work or school, Ben enjoys spending time with his wife, five-year-old daughter and three-year old twin boys.