Board
The Remington Wolcott Community Development Commission has a nine-member board of directors. The board of directors is responsible for overseeing the work in five focus areas: housing, economic development, children and family, senior citizens, and schools.
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Chairman of the Board
Charlie Illingworth
Remington Town Council
Charlie Illingworth is relatively new to the Remington Wolcott area, having lived in the area for only 5 years. He brings a fresh perspective to the Remington Wolcott Community Development Commission on how to position his new home town for future growth. His goal is to improve the standard of living in the area to draw additional residents and business to the two communities. For Charlie, controlled growth is key, and will lead to increased school enrollment and new employment opportunities. He is also active on the Remington Town Board and as a trustee at First Christian Church. |
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Vice Chairman
Dr. Gib Crimmins
Superintendent, Tri-County Schools Corporation
As school enrollment began to decline, Dr. Crimmins discovered that many people knew the community had to do something but needed someone to step up to lead the initiative. So Dr. Crimmins took the first step, and has since become a driving force behind the creation of the Remington Wolcott Community Development Commission. His goals include preserving a school corporation that was a source of pride for the communities and letting the rest of the world know “the best kept secret” in Indiana. As a 19-year resident of Remington, Dr. Crimmins has been an active member of the Remington Lions Club and Remington First Christian Church as well as a member of the Tri-County Educational Foundation.
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Jon Evans
Wolcott Town Council Vice President, Tuthill Drive Systems
Jon was born and raised in Wolcott. He knows first hand the value of a degree from Tri-County High School and the importance of putting his community first. Jon joined the Remington Wolcott Community Development Commission to “help the Wolcott and Remington communities promote what they have and continuing making this a great place to live and work.” In addition to his service through RWCDC and the Wolcott Town Council, he also is on the board of directors for the Anson Wolcott Historical Society. Jon’s hobbies are landscaping and architecture.
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Karen Evans
Wolcott Town Council, Haywood Printing
As a 27-year resident and active regional volunteer, Karen Evans is a vital part of the Remington Wolcott Community Development Commission. She is a member of the Wolcott Christian Church, and has served as Secretary of Greater Lafayette Referral Networkers, Chair of Greater Lafayette Commerce Business Expo, ambassador for Greater Lafayette Commerce, and volunteer for Greater Lafayette Art Museum Dog Days of Summer committee. Although she stays busy in her community, Karen also takes time out to travel, cook, read and spend time with her family and friends. |
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Steve Gauger
Schools & Education Committee Chairman
Tri-County Schools Corporation School Board
Steve Gauger has been an integral member of the Wolcott community for 45 years. He knows first hand how friendly and helpful residents can be, because Steve is one of them. He served on the School Corporation board for 20 years, and also volunteered with the Wolcott Community Housing Corporation and the Tri-County Educational Foundation. He also is a deacon at the Wolcott Baptist Church. Steve commutes daily as an administrator in the Department of Food Science to Purdue University, where he also earned his MBA.
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Steve Kinsell
Housing Committee Chairman
Silver Lane Hybrids
Steve Kinsell has lived in the community longer than any other board member of the Remington Wolcott Community Development Commission. For 55 years, Steve has enjoyed the people and admired the communities’ passion to maintain a quality town. His first priority is growing the Tri-County School Corporation enrollment. He is also active with the Remington Lions Club, Jasper Foundation and Remington Redevelopment Commission. He holds an MBA in chemical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a MBS from Indiana University. |
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Amy Manning
Tri-County Schools Corporation School Board
Any Manning joined the Remington Wolcott Community Development Commission board out of a deep-rooted desire to build a community that offers opportunities to live, work and play for people of all ages. An 18-year resident of Remington, Amy also is active with the Tri-County Bible Church. |
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Brian Melchi
Economic Development Committee Chairman
Main Source Bank
Brian Melchi has lived in Remington for 35 years. He stayed because he believed in the schools and likes the small town feel. His primary goal for the Remington Wolcott Community Development Commission is to increase school enrollment so youth from both towns to get to know one another through the centrally located schools of Tri-County School Corporation. His dedication to creating opportunities for youth led Brian to also volunteer with Junior Achievement. In addition, he is active with the Goodland Chamber of Commerce and the Remington Town Board, and enjoys sports and racing. |
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Don Pampel
Children & Family Committee Chairman
Irving Materials, Inc.
Don Pampel knows Remington Wolcott. He’s lived here all his life. That’s why, as member of the Remington Wolcott Community Development Commission, he wants to funnel new ideas and promote the growth of the community but also maintain the feel of the small town oasis that he has come to love. Don also serves on the Tri-County School Board, Remington Park Board, Remington Area Historical Society and Sacred Heart Parish Council. He is part owner of an Indiana winery as well and enjoys history and genealogy.
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Kim Wilson, ASLA, RLA, Ex officio
Purdue University
Kim Wilson has been active in horticulture and landscape architecture for more than 30 years, most recently through her 10-year tenure at Purdue University. Under Kim’s direction, her landscape architect students established an inventory of Remington/Wolcott assets and were instrumental in providing a framework for future planning and development. Kim has completed more than 40 design projects resulting in 12 built projects, five of which received national design awards. Kim also has received many awards, including the Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award in 2006 and The Outstanding Counselor in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture in 2007. |
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Executive Director
Wendy Schwab
Wendy Schwab has served as the volunteer executive director for the Remington Wolcott Community Development Commission for 20 years. Under her tenure, the Commission has focused on developing the strategic plan, building community support for new economic opportunities, and enhancing quality of life for residents and prospective residents. Her hard work recently resulted in Remington and Wolcott being named the first regional Main Street program partner in Indiana. Her vision includes a community that avoids urban sprawl in the successful pursuit of financial and social opportunities. She is a 30-year resident of Remington and is thankful for the great community in which to raise her four children.
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The board, in accordance with its by-laws, includes a member (or a council appointed representative) of the Remington and Wolcott Town Councils. The board also must include the Tri-County School Corporation Superintendent and a member of the Tri-County School Board. The other five members are at-large members.
Staff
The Remington Wolcott Community Development Commission is volunteer led, and relies on donations for its operational expenses and professional consultants.