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November/December 2017 – BizVoice/Indiana Chamber

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university and business leaders. While

McKinnis has also been involved with the

local chamber of commerce among other

pursuits, he has a strategic approach to his

investments of time and resources.

“There are many different philosophies

on volunteering. I have chosen to be involved

in few volunteer activities but with a large

amount of contribution,” McKinnis reasons.

“IIN has been the case with much support from

my employer, my great interest in the cause

and significant benefits for Purdue University

students. For me, this opportunity is very

rewarding and I’ve enjoyed it very much.”

McKinnis explains the greatest responsibility

of serving on a board of directors is to ensure

the organization’s mission is efficiently and

productively carried out. Part of that

responsibility includes confirming the

strategic plan aligns with the mission, metrics

are on track and the organization is engaged

in ongoing and new funding initiatives.

He confirms that the decision to contract

with the Indiana Chamber is fundamental and

significant to the success of IIN.

Mark Lawrance, Indiana Chamber vice

president of engagement and innovation

policy, serves as a liaison to Indiana

INTERNnet and has worked closely with

McKinnis on aspects of the program.

“David has provided great leadership for

Indiana INTERNnet for many years. It comes

from his genuine passion to help young

people get real-world job experience to

supplement their education,” Lawrance

offers. “He adds a lot of value to the program

by thinking strategically and collaborating to

bring out the best with various stakeholders.”

Personal time

Outside of the office, McKinnis enjoys

just that – being outside. He bikes, hikes, golfs,

sails and more. On a recent trip to Colorado,

a perfect place for outdoor adventures, he

jokes that his golf bag weighed much less on

the way home.

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David McKinnis has been Indiana INTERNnet board president for more than 11 years.