Our purpose

Our team

As authorized by the State of Indiana, the Allen County Fort Wayne Capital Improvement Board (CIB) maintains two primary objectives:
[1] To oversee the disbursement of funds generated by the Allen County Supplemental Food & Beverage Tax for projects benefiting the overall community, culture, and commerce of Allen County and Fort Wayne;

and

[2] To manage and operate the Grand Wayne Convention Center as a source of revenue generation in collaboration with local hospitality venues, attracting organizations and visitors encompassing a variety of international, national, regional, and state-oriented events.

The CIB is comprised of a group of dedicated professionals and community leaders appointed to guide the vision and mission of the board to accomplish its objectives.

  • Jim Cook

    EVP, COMMERCIAL BANKING, STAR FINANCIAL

    Term: JAN. 15 2024 - JAN. 15 2026

  • Lisa Starks

    PARTNER, BARNES & THORNBURG LLP

    Appointed by
    Allen County Commissioners
    Term: JAN. 15 2025 - JAN. 15 2027

  • John Hoffman

    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, STAR EXCAVATING

    Appointed by
    Mayor of Fort Wayne
    Term: JAN. 15 2025 - JAN. 15 2027

  • Don Steininger

    PRESIDENT, STEININGER DEVELOPMENT CORP.

    Appointed by
    Allen County Commissioners
    Term: JAN. 15 2024 - JAN. 15 2026

  • Matt Henry

    PRESIDENT & FOUNDER, PATTERSON RIEGEL ADVERTISING

    Appointed by
    Mayor of Fort Wayne
    Term: JAN. 15 2025 - JAN. 15 2026

  • Ben Eisbart

    COMMUNITY LEADER, RETIRED SVP, STEEL DYNAMICS

    Appointed by
    Allen County Commissioners
    Term: JAN. 15 2024 - JAN. 15 2026

  • Bob Walters

    COMMUNITY LEADER, RETIRED PARTNER, BARRETT MCNAGNY LLP

    Appointed by
    Mayor of Fort Wayne
    Term: JAN. 15 2025 - JAN. 15 2027

  • Bart Shaw

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GRAND WAYNE CONVENTION CENTER