Dan Combs, the Monroe County Perry Township Trustee has been named Trustee of the Year.

1. DAN COMBSDAN COMBS
Perry Township TrusteePerry Township Trustee
ofof
Monroe CountyMonroe County
Since 1987Since 1987

3. ““Dan Combs has had a tremendous impactDan Combs has had a tremendous impact
on the lives of thousands of men, women,on the lives of thousands of men, women,
and children…”and children…”
-Mark Kruzan, Bloomington Mayor-Mark Kruzan, Bloomington Mayor
“…“…a highly regarded civic leader…”a highly regarded civic leader…”
-Susie Hamilton, Perry Township board member-Susie Hamilton, Perry Township board member
““Dan is passionate about dealing with theDan is passionate about dealing with the
impact of poverty in our community.”impact of poverty in our community.”
-Wain Martin, President, New Leaf New Life-Wain Martin, President, New Leaf New Life

4. Reviewing applications for Emergency Township Assistance in 2011

5. “…“…A CHAMPION OFA CHAMPION OF
THE HOMELESS ANDTHE HOMELESS AND
UNDERSERVED…”UNDERSERVED…”
The Herald-Times, 2008The Herald-Times, 2008

6. ““He is focused on the prevention ofHe is focused on the prevention of
homelessness, securing a better future forhomelessness, securing a better future for
generations of area families”generations of area families”
-Mark Kruzan, Mayor of Bloomington-Mark Kruzan, Mayor of Bloomington
Touring the
Martha’s
House
Shelter
Building
Renovation
2013

7. ““[Dan has] been the single most[Dan has] been the single most
effective and consistent voice of aeffective and consistent voice of a
comprehensive approach tocomprehensive approach to
homelessness for decades…”homelessness for decades…”
-Julio Alonso, Executive Director, CEO-Julio Alonso, Executive Director, CEO
Hoosier Hills Food BankHoosier Hills Food Bank

8. “…“…over the past twoover the past two
decades no electeddecades no elected
official has made aofficial has made a
greater effort or hadgreater effort or had
a greater impact ona greater impact on
improving the livesimproving the lives
of low-incomeof low-income
people in Monroepeople in Monroe
County than DanCounty than Dan
Combs.”Combs.”
-Julio Alonso-Julio Alonso

9. NONPROFITS THAT DAN HASNONPROFITS THAT DAN HAS
HOUSED IN TOWNSHIP BUILDINGSHOUSED IN TOWNSHIP BUILDINGS
• Martha’s House and Shelter, Inc.Martha’s House and Shelter, Inc.
• Community KitchenCommunity Kitchen
• Mother Hubbard’s CupboardMother Hubbard’s Cupboard
• New Leaf New LifeNew Leaf New Life
• Area 10 Agency on AgingArea 10 Agency on Aging
• Hope Village Salvation ArmyHope Village Salvation Army
• My Sister’s ClosetMy Sister’s Closet
• Shalom Community Center
• Martha’s House
• Bobby’s Pantry food pantry
HELPED ESTABLISHHELPED ESTABLISH

10. ORGANIZATIONS DAN HAS SUPPORTEDORGANIZATIONS DAN HAS SUPPORTED
AS TRUSTEE:AS TRUSTEE:
Interfaith Winter ShelterInterfaith Winter Shelter Middle Way
Domestic
Abuse
Shelter
…..AND MORE!

11. Surveying the Mt. Salem Cemetery.
In 2014 he was instrumental in founding the Mt. Salem Cemetery
Preservation Society to care for and preserve its history.

12. Dan has competed in the VITAL Quiz Bowl
annually (for the past 32 years) and also supports
the literacy program through the Township.

13. ““We have several programs that we could not support withoutWe have several programs that we could not support without
Dan’s help and assistance.”Dan’s help and assistance.”
-Kerry Conway, Executive Director, Area 10 Agency on Aging-Kerry Conway, Executive Director, Area 10 Agency on Aging
““Dan’s support went beyond those of his Township […] toDan’s support went beyond those of his Township […] to
better assist the members of the Township where I worked.”better assist the members of the Township where I worked.”
-Bobbi Summers, Richland Township, Monroe County-Bobbi Summers, Richland Township, Monroe County

14. ““[Dan’s] opinion is sought and respected[Dan’s] opinion is sought and respected
regarding community problems and issues”regarding community problems and issues”
––Vicki Pierce, Executive Director, Community KitchenVicki Pierce, Executive Director, Community Kitchen
2011
Community Kitchen
Groundbreaking Ceremony

15. With Shelli Yoder, Charlotte Zeitlow, Judge Viola
Taliaferrro, Darryl Neher, Vanessa McClary and Pat Williams
during the 2015 Bloomington Primary Season.
“[Dan] consistently demonstrate[s] a willingness to work
with others to solve significant community challenges.”
-Darryl Neher, Bloomington City Council, District 5

16. Dan’s FirstDan’s First
Political CampaignPolitical Campaign
19841984

17. Sworn into office with former Monroe County Clerk Jim Fielder.
“..his proudest accomplishments whilst
elected have been the local services that
the office has helped to set up”
-Erin Gillott, daughter

18. “Growing up
around the
township office it’s
hard to not be
influenced by the
work my dad has
done.”
-Erin Gillott, daughter
“If I were to accomplish
a quarter of what my
father has I would feel
accomplished, but he
continues to dedicate
himself to the job and
office more than I could
ever imagine.”
-Levi Combs, son

19. Brothers and Sisters

20. • IU Graduate: History/Social StudiesIU Graduate: History/Social Studies
Education 1997 General Studies,·Education 1997 General Studies,·
1994 History, Masters of 2010·1994 History, Masters of 2010·
• Taught for Monroe County CommunityTaught for Monroe County Community
School Corporation 1998 to 2014.School Corporation 1998 to 2014.
• Adjunct Professor, Ivy TechAdjunct Professor, Ivy Tech
Community College 2013.Community College 2013.
• Taught at Wabash Valley CorrectionalTaught at Wabash Valley Correctional
Facility 1997.Facility 1997.
• Amateur Photographer and Historian.Amateur Photographer and Historian.

21. “When my dad found out he
was going to be a grandfather
there were tears…”
-Erin Gillott, daughter

22. ““Perry Township is not his place of residence, it is hisPerry Township is not his place of residence, it is his
life. My father has set a precedent for the entire state aslife. My father has set a precedent for the entire state as
to how efficient township government should be run.”to how efficient township government should be run.”
-Levi Combs, son-Levi Combs, son
““Perry Township is a shining reflection of the value andPerry Township is a shining reflection of the value and
importance of township government [….] due largely toimportance of township government [….] due largely to
the leadership of Dan Combs”the leadership of Dan Combs”
-Julio Alonso, Hoosier Hills Food Bank-Julio Alonso, Hoosier Hills Food Bank

23. ““THANK YOU FORTHANK YOU FOR
YOURYOUR
SERVICE & DEDICATION!”SERVICE & DEDICATION!”
Perry Township staff, board, and communityPerry Township staff, board, and community