About the foundation
Better trained, equipped, and supported officers make a better, safer Evansville.
The Evansville police foundation…
A collaborative group of community leaders founded the Evansville Police Foundation (EPF) as a 501c3 corporation in 2008. The purpose of the Foundation is to enhance public safety by focusing its resources on:
- Community outreach programs
- Advanced training and specialized equipment
- Scholarships for children/grandchildren of police personnel
- Support police personnel during times of hardship
THE MISSION
The mission of the Evansville Police Foundation is to act as an independent entity that provides additional resources for the Evansville Police Department to enhance public safety and law enforcement in our community.
Board of Directors
Michael DiRienzo – President
Jason Pagett – Vice President
Phil Smith – Chairman
Anna Gray – Secretary
EPD, Sergeant, Public Information Officer
Michelle Smith – Treasurer
Kemper CPA, CPA/ Partner
Jon Luttrell – Past President
CenterPoint Energy- Retired
Dan Arens, Member-at-Large
Joshua Raleigh
Sheila Huff
Kawn Watters
Margaret Kimmel
Vice President-Investments at Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
Danny Garness
Brad Hill, Member-at-Large
Taylor Merriss
Lauren Montgomery
Steve Schmitt
Holly Smith
Camden Hahn
Tyrone Wood
EPD, Lieutenant, Personnel, Training and Records
Mike Weber
Riverwalk Communities, CEO/Owner
Donna Taylor
MaNissa Coon
Banterra Bank
Fawn Delano
Berry Global