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Grace College president retires early, interim president named Grace College President Dr. Bill Katip announced his retirement to the staff of Grace College and Seminary in mid-December. Katip wrote the following in a note to campus: “In September 2021, I announced my plan to retire in June 2022. Less than a month later, I had a stroke. I am making great progress physically, but at the recommendation of my doctors, I announce my retirement as president as of Dec. 16.” Katip will continue in the role of senior advisor through the upcoming presidential transition and the 2022-23 school year. Katip’s tenure has been marked by several groundbreaking initiatives, including an accelerated threeyear bachelor’s degree program, a four-year bachelor’s and master’s program, and Deploy, Grace’s competency-based seminary program. As a result of these initiatives, and many more, Katip has led the school through some historic milestones, including Aspire, its $40 million comprehensive campaign and recruiting the school’s largestever incoming class of students for the 2021-22 school year. “On behalf of the board of trustees, let me express how fortunate we are for Dr. Katip’s collaborative leadership over the years,” said Daniel Renner, chair of the Grace College and Seminary Board of Trustees. “We are praying for his full recovery, and we are thankful he will be involved in the role of senior advisor.” Grace College and Seminary Board of Trustees appointed Dr. John Teevan to serve as interim president, as of Jan. 1. Teevan has taught a variety of courses at Grace since 2000. His life of ministry has included two senior pastorates at the Grace Brethren Church in Ashland, Ohio,
and Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church. He also spent 12 years working for Grace College in the Indiana State Prison system as an educator and director. Teevan has a Doctorate of Ministry and a Master’s of Divinity from Grace Theological Seminary. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Princeton University. “We are thankful John is willing to step into this interim role during this critical leadership transition,” said Renner. “John’s understanding of the Grace culture provides the stable leadership presence we need right now. His engagement with the Charis Fellowship of churches and involvement with the local community ensures we stay connected to vital partners.” “I am honored to serve my alma mater for this interim period,” said Teevan. “Bill Katip is a friend and has been a wonderful president for Grace. I have had a front seat to watch his innovative and collaborative approach to education, and it has truly been remarkable. We both love Grace and following him is an honor.” “I am very supportive of the decision to name John as interim,” Katip stated. “I’ve gotten to know John as a friend and colleague over the years, and he has my complete confidence and support.” The Grace trustees initiated a national search for the next president earlier this fall through CarterBaldwin Executive Search. The search is on schedule with an expected presidential announcement before the end of the 2021-22 school year. Katip’s initial retirement announcement can be found at www. grace.edu/grace-college-seminarypresident-dr-bill-katip-announcesretirement.
Crossroads Bank announces new hire and promotion Crossroads Bank has announced a new hire and a promotion. Alex Winger has rejoined Crossroads Bank as vice presi- $/(; :,1*(5 dent commercial credit officer. He works in the Warsaw office. He has a bachelor’s degree from Manchester University in accounting and finance. He previously worked at Crossroads Bank for five and 1/2 years as a credit analyst and credit analyst officer. He currently serves as treasurer for the Wabash County United Fund Board.
Kim Bolt has been promoted to branch manager at Crossroads Bank in Warsaw. She has been a universal banker at the .,0 %2/7 Warsaw office since opening in 2020. She is graduate of Whitko High School. She has 28 years of banking experience as a teller, new accounts representative, financial center manager, and loan counselor. Bolt lives in the Warsaw area with her husband and four children. She is active in the North Webster Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce.
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Ken Locke appointed to the Oakwood Cemetery Board %\ /$6&$ 5$1'(/6 6WDII :ULWHU The Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents has a new face. Ken Locke, Warsaw Salvation Army envoy, was sworn in as a new member at the board’s meeting Jan. 6. Locke replaces Chris Plack, who served on the board during 2020 and 2021. Arthur Brown, who has served as board president since 2018, was also sworn in to serve another term. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer administered the oaths of office. A vote to determine who will serve as board president and secretary of the board for the new year was delayed because board member Max Mock was not in attendance. Brown said he does not feel he has the time to put into continuing on as president, but said he wants to remain on the board. A vote on who will serve as president is now expected next month. In another matter, the fate of the Preacher’s Stand at the cemetery is still up in the air. The Preacher’s Stand is an open structure with
auditorium-style seating located behind the cemetery office. Despite the board voting in December to have the stand removed, some public opposition has arisen and officials are now reviewing the matter. Oakwood Cemetery Sexton Hal Heagy told board members last year he either needs to put money into the structure or it needs to be taken down. A new roof was put on the building in recent years and more maintenance will be needed in the future. At the December meeting, Heagy said the estimated cost associated with maintenance of the Preacher’s Stand could be $6,000, though he clarified that was a high estimate since he can do some of the work himself. Upon hearing the $6,000 figure, Plack motioned to remove the preacher’s stand and the motion was approved. At the meeting, Heagy said Thallemer received calls regarding removal of the structure. In addition, there was a negative response
regarding the decision on social media and local businessman and chamber member Scott Clay started a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for repairs. In that effort, three people have contributed $95, according to the website. Heagy was asked to attend the Warsaw City Council meeting last month. It was requested the decision be reassessed once an actual cost estimate has been determined. Heagy said he was not prepared to provide the estimate at that time. A motion was passed at the Jan. 6 meeting to reconsider the matter and table it for the time being, to be addressed again at a later date, once Heagy has a firm estimate. In other news: • Split wood is available at no cost at the cemetery with a voucher from Combined Community Services. • A new security system will be installed around the outside of the shop area on the cemetery grounds. The next regular meeting will be 5 p.m. Feb. 3.
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