Riverside Sports Properties and SOK Global Sports have invested countless hours engaging with the community and sharing the vision for a redeveloped Kuntz Stadium. In doing so, we have found resounding support for our goal to grow the rugby sport ecosystem in Central Indiana. Below are some of the most notable letters of support for these plans.
Government
1. Mayor of Indianapolis – Joe Hogsett
2. United States Senator – Mike Braun
3. United States Senator – Todd Young
Financial:
4. Mark Cuban
5. National Bank of Indianapolis – Mark Bruin, President & CEO
6. Deernis Donor Advised Fund – Andy Ording, Executor
Business
7. Eli Lilly & Company – David A. Ricks, Chair & CEO[a]
8. Elanco – Dave Kinard, Executive Vice President
9. Elevance Health – Gail Boudreaux, President & CEO
10. Dormakaba – Ben Brydges, Executive Vice President
11. Visit Indy – Leonard Hoops, President & CEO
12. 16 Tech – Emily Krueger, President & CEO
13. Browning – John Hirschman, President & CEO
14. Charlie Garcia Associates – Charlie Garcia, President
15. Indianapolis Colts – Pete Ward, Chief Operating Officer
16. Pacers Sports & Entertainment – Rick Fuson, CEO
17. Paradigm Construction & Development – Zach Douglas, Principal Owner
18. Penske Entertainment – Mark Miles, President & CEO
19. Sullivan Hardware – Pat Sullivan, Owner & CEO
20. Tom Wood Automotive Group – Jeffrey I. Wood, President & CEO
21. Sport Graphics – Marty Hill, Vice President Sales & Marketing
22. The Architecture Studio – Carl David Toth, President
23. Guggman Haus Brewing Co – Courtney Guggenberger, Owner
Community
24. Connected Communities – Michael Kaufmann, Project Manager[b]
25. Diabetes Impact Project – Ron Rice
26. Near Northwest Community – Ron Rice
27. Urban Legacy Lands Initiative – Claudia Polley, President
Education
28. United Schools of Indianapolis – Kelly Heron, Executive Director
29. Herron Classical Schools – Janet McNeal, President
30. Cathedral High School – Rick Streiff, Athletic Director
Programming
31. Indiana Sports Corporation – Patrick Talty, President
32. IHSAA – Chris Kaufman, Assistant Commissioner
33. Indiana Soccer Association – Dave Guthrie, Executive Director
34. Indy Alley Cats – Derek Tow, Owner
35. Catholic Youth Organization – Bruce Scifres, Executive Director
36. CCA Sports – Ben Allen, President
37. Big 10 Women’s Rugby Conference – Jamie French, Commissioner
38. Fort Wayne Rugby – Carman Young, President
39. Indiana University Men’s Rugby – Luke Gross, Head Coach
40. Indiana University Women’s Rugby – Vaughn Mitchell, Head Coach
41. Indianapolis Rugby Club – Evan Roberts, President
42. Marian University Men’s Rugby – John Harley, Head Coach
43. Michigan State University Rugby – Josh Kipp, President
44. Ohio State University Rugby – John Meek, President
45. Pendleton Youth Rugby – Curt Trout, Director of Rugby
46. Purdue Rugby – Jeremy Smith, President
47. Royal Irish Rugby Society – Chris Kaufman Jr., President
48. Rugby Indiana – Wayne Eells, Executive Director
49. Rugby Indiana – High School Spring Clinic
50. Wabash College Rugby – Matthew Brooks, President
51. Westside Rugby Football Club – Aaron Poland, Commissioner