Education
J.D., Yale University, 1973
A.B., with honors, Political Science, Indiana University, 1970
Professional Experience
Resumé
- Director, Civic Leaders Living-Learning Center, Indiana University, January 2013 - present
- Professor of Practice, Indiana University, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, January 2013 - present
- Consultant/Attorney, August 2011 - present
- President and CEO, Brady Center/Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence, July 2006 - July 2011
- Mayor, Fort Wayne, Indiana, January 1988 - January 2000
- Attorney:
- Helmke Beams, LLP, Fort Wayne, Indiana, January 2003 - June 2006
- Barnes & Thornburg, LLP, Fort Wayne, Indiana, January 2000 - December 2002
- Helmke, Beams, Boyer & Wagner, Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 1973 - December 1987
Professional Interests
Mayoral leadership; gun control; urban issues; law and public policy; civic education and participation; nonprofit leadership.
