A West Virginia native, Mark Eddy has journeyed through Tennessee, Canada, Indiana and Kentucky, developing many professional and leadership accomplishments in nonprofit organizations. After serving as Director of Special Initiatives with the YMCA of Greater Louisville, Mark moved to a new position at Leadership Southern Indiana in August 2010 as their first full-time Executive Director. In March 2019 his role changed to President/CEO to align with the community engagement and growth of the organization.
In his nine years at Leadership Southern Indiana, Mark has transformed the organization from a one-stop program shop to an organization serving all generations of professionals-in-development and diversifying funds to accommodate the growing organization. The organization has added two new programs in addition to its signature program DISCOVER and three additional employees while increasing funding by 300%.
Mark is also dedicated to community service, as he serves on the boards of Floyd Memorial Foundation, Centra Credit Union Supervisory Committee, Align SI Operating Board, Metro United Way and serves on 1SI Advocacy Committee and SI Mentoring Partnership Committee. He has served as chair of the Southern Indiana Advisory Council of MUW (2018-19) and served as Board President on the Indiana Leadership Association (2017-18).
Mark and his wife, Jan, have four adult sons and one grandson. He is active in his church and also spends his time mentoring youth in sports and values time with family.
Favorite local restaurant: Parlour Pizza
Three things we wouldn’t know by looking at you: I lived in Canada, I coached 3 CCSA High School Championship teams and I designed my wife’s bouquet for our wedding.
First job: delivered flowers for Vienna Florist in West Virginia
Dream job: Athletic Director of a Division 1 College Favorite leadership quote: “To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour.” ― Sir Winston Churchill
Favorite TV show: Andy Griffith
Favorite sports team: West Virginia University (Football and Basketball) Farthest you’ve been from home: Dominican Republic on a mission trip
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? Sports in general and how it develops your character
