BRVA Annual Meeting
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Reception: 5–6 p.m.
Annual Meeting: 6 p.m.
Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 67th Street
Join neighbors, local businesses, community partners, and BRVA members for the 2026 Broad Ripple Village Association Annual Meeting.
Come early for food, refreshments, and conversation from 5–6 p.m. in the auditorium lobby. The Annual Meeting will begin at 6 p.m.
This year’s meeting will celebrate the people, partnerships, and progress shaping Broad Ripple — and look ahead to what’s next for the Village.
What to Expect at the Annual Meeting
During the evening, we’ll:
- Share highlights of BRVA’s impact in Broad Ripple during 2026
- Unveil Broad Ripple’s new Public Art Plan
- Celebrate the winner of the Broad Ripple Art & Place Award
- Hear updates on economic development and implementation of the Consolidated Development Plan
- Welcome IMPD North District Commander Corey Mims for a brief community safety update
- Recognize volunteers, partners, and community leaders who have supported Broad Ripple this year
- Hold the annual BRVA Board of Directors election
- Share a few things to look forward to in 2027
- Invite your ideas about BRVA’s future priorities and ways to get involved
Add It to Your Calendar
2026 Board of Directors Election
The Annual Meeting is open to everyone. BRVA Resident and Business Members in good standing are eligible to vote in the Board of Directors election. The BRVA Governance Committee has nominated the following slate of candidates for election to the Board of Directors:
Kristen Alderson
Kristen Alderson is the owner of Thieves, a locally owned coffee and cocktail bar in the heart of Broad Ripple. An entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience in business leadership and recent nonprofit board service, she brings a strong commitment to Broad Ripple’s independent business community, thoughtful growth, and collaborative leadership.
Anthony Bellamy
Anthony Bellamy is a Broad Ripple High School alumnus, founder of the nonprofit Running for Real Estate (R4R), and a licensed real estate and insurance professional focused on housing access, neighborhood stability, and helping families navigate barriers to homeownership. Through R4R, he works to connect education, partnerships, and housing opportunities for low-income families. Anthony currently serves on the BRVA Board of Directors and is seeking re-election for another term.
Ben Houle
Ben Houle is the founder and president of LandWorx Engineering and a civil engineer with more than 25 years of experience in infrastructure, urban design, planning, and complex public and private projects. With deep connections to Broad Ripple as a business owner and community volunteer, he brings expertise in navigating city processes, building partnerships, and helping shape thoughtful investments in the places people live, work, and gather.
Casey Keller
Casey Keller is a Broad Ripple resident and nonprofit leader with 30 years of experience in executive leadership, strategic planning, governance, volunteer engagement, and organizational development. A Gallup-certified Strengths Coach and founder of BeGood2DoGood, she brings extensive experience working with nonprofit boards and helping organizations strengthen leadership, strategy, and community impact.
Samuel Rogers
Samuel Rogers is Senior Vice President of Development at Birge & Held, where much of his work focuses on creating and financing multifamily and affordable housing. He brings extensive experience in zoning, public-private partnerships, and community-focused projects, along with a long record of civic and nonprofit involvement. Sam currently serves on the BRVA Board of Directors and chairs the Land Use & Development Committee, and is seeking re-election for another term.
Tonia Thompson
Tonia Thompson is the principal of Broad Ripple Middle School and an experienced public school educator and leader with more than 20 years in education. She is also a current doctoral student at Purdue University Global and brings experience in leadership, strategic planning, community engagement, and building partnerships across schools, families, businesses, and neighborhood organizations.
The slate will be presented for a single up-or-down vote. Members vote to approve or reject the slate as a whole. Each BRVA membership is entitled to one vote, regardless of membership type or the number of people associated with the membership.
Vote in Advance
Absentee voting is now open. BRVA members are encouraged to cast their vote online in advance of the Annual Meeting.
Absentee ballots must be submitted before the Annual Meeting begins at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4.
If an absentee ballot has been submitted for a membership, that membership should not also cast an in-person ballot.
Vote at the Annual Meeting
Members who have not voted in advance may vote in person on November 4. Check in at the registration table during the reception to receive your ballot.
We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate a year of momentum in Broad Ripple and look ahead together to 2027.
OUR VISION
We envision a Broad Ripple that is connected: economically and socially diverse; authentic to its history, environment, and people; vibrant with unique activities and events; visually interesting and attractive; and possesses a distinctive identity and culture.
