Judy Vaughn has been a resident of Highland since 1963, is married with 3 adult children, and is employed by the Town of Highland, Public Works Dept. and Highland Police Dept. for a combined 39 years of service to the Community. She is currently a member of the Highland Community Foundation Board and serves as Vice President; a member of the Highland Elks Lodge #981; and is honored to have receive the Best of Highland Civil Servant Award presented by the Highland Chamber of Commerce in 2014. In 2007-08 Judy served on the Highland Leadership Council. She was a member of the Council of Community Events for 25 years and served as President. During that time, she spearheaded the first fireworks display for New Year’s Eve at Main Square. Jusy was also a member and served as President of the Highland Indiana Region Model A Club.

Julie Larson has lived in Highland for 18 years and serves as the current secretary for Highland Community Foundation. She is committed to bringing the arts and literary education to the community. Julie also serves on the Highland Main Street Committee Board of Directors, helping to bring attention to the downtown corridor with art installations and community festivals. She is married with two beautiful children, both who have attended Highland schools. Julie obtained her B.A in English Literature and education certification from Purdue Northwest, and is currently pursuing her M.A. in English while working as an ELL Paraprofessional at Highland Middle School.

Mary Wells has spent her entire career working with children and in the arts. She studied at Lincoln College and Columbia College, worked in ECE and as a nanny in Chicago, before moving to Highland nine years ago. Over the years Mary has switched mediums several times, but has continued to draw from the joy of children as her inspiration. Mary has volunteered at a few not-for-profits in Chicago, assisted in starting a Community Garden in her beloved Rogers Park, and served on the Highland Main Street Bureau for 3 years