The INARF Political Action Committee (PAC) exists to further the influence of the INARF members who make up Indiana’s provider community. The PAC is a powerful advocacy tool which allows INARF to financially support incumbents and candidates who embrace INARF’s policy positions and serve as friends and champions of the provider community. 

INARF's legislative priorities & objectives to promote system preservation are:

• INARF is committed to ensuring a sustainable service network that meets the needs of Indiana's citizens affected by developmental disabilities.
• The developmental disability service provider network strives to work collaboratively with other system stakeholders to ensure available resources meet the basic health and safety needs of those we serve.
• The development disability service provider network consistently demonstrates that it is a resource for identifying efficiencies that permit the State to deploy its precious resources more effectively.

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​As we look at the next two years, it is critical that we maintain or increase available funding, maximize Federal resources, and invest new resources and provider efficiency dividends into systems improvements and serving those on the wait list.

​Within this context, the developmental disability service provider network is focused on working in partnership with consumers and the state toward mutually beneficial solutions.

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INARF PAC Board of Directors

Position
CHAIR:
MEMBERS AT LARGE:​






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LIAISONS:

Board Member
Patrick Cockrum
Doug Beebe
​David Dreith
Kevin Lundy
​Jason Meyer
​Melissa Walden
Allison Wharry

Katy Stafford-Cunningham
Grant Waggoner                  
Kelli Waggoner​

Organization
Sycamore Services, Inc.
Benchmark Human Services
​Easterseals Crossroads
​ResCare, Inc.
Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana
The Arc of Southwest Indiana
New Hope of Indiana

INARF
KWK Management Group, LLC
KWK Management Group, LLC 

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You can also contribute* by postal mail using this form!

Thank you to the following individuals and corporations who contributed to the PAC in 2023:

Corporate Contributor

President's Circle ($500+)
Doug Beebe
Debbie Bennett
​Brianne Boles
Patrick Cockrum
​Steve Cook
Neil Samahon
​Allison Wharry

​Activist ($301 - $499)
​Jennifer David

Advocate ($151 - $300)
Carrie Blackham
Ari Campbell
​Sam Criss
​Yolanda Kincaid
Kelly Schneider​
Melissa Walden
​Jim Wiltz
Donna Elbrecht
Lloyd Jones

Supporter ($76 - $150)
Rick Adams
Melissa Sharp
Andrew Alvarez
David Dreith​
Colleen Rhoades
Jim Allbaugh
​Connie Kurtz
​Christiaan Campbell
Kay Craig
Bitta DeWees
Stan Keepes
​Debra Lambright
Jason McManus
​Jason Meyer
Chris Nabors
​Jeff Patton
Ken Rose
​​Katy Stafford-Cunningham
​Barb Young

Contributor ($26 - $75)
Michelle Smith
Wade Wingler
​Jacque Pulling
Tara Bradley
​Brian Drogich
​Kacie Ensign
Shelly Everett
Matthew Harrington
Brent Kelley
​Jodi Neighbors
​Kathie Parks
Jim Sinclair

Friend ($1 - $25)
Michelle Smith
Kelsey Miller
​Nikki Priestly
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*PLEASE NOTE: Voluntary contributions by individuals to the INARF PAC should be written on personal checks. Voluntary contributions from other political action committees are also permissible. Contributions from tax-exempt corporations cannot be accepted, and will be returned. Donations to the INARF PAC cannot be claimed as a deduction for federal income tax purposes.

INARF PAC Awards

​The INARF PAC annually recognizes legislative champions who have gone above and beyond to author and support legislation impacting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Below are the past four years' recipients:

2022:

• INARF PAC Lifetime Achievement Award - Chairman Tim Brown ​

2021:

• Legislator of the Year Award - State Senator Ryan Mishler

2020:

• INARF Advocate of the Year Award - US Congresswoman Jackie Walorski
• INARF PAC Lifetime Achievement Award - Kelli Waggoner

​​2019:

• Legislator of the Year Award - State Representative Todd Huston
• Senate Champion of the Year Award - State Senator Liz Brown