Gene E. Sease

Dr. Gene Elwood Sease (June 28, 1932 - present) was the fifth president of the University of Indianapolis (UIndy), and has been an active leader who has helped shape the city of Indianapolis since.

Early Life

Born in the small coal mining town of Portage, Pennsylvania, Gene Sease is the youngest of five siblings and was named after the famous singing cowboy, Gene Autry. His father worked for the Portage Coal Mining Company.

He then married Joanne Cherry on July 20, 1952. Together, they had three kids; David, Daniel, and Cheryl.

University Years

In 1970, The family moved from Pennsylvania to Indianapolis, Indiana where Dr. Sease was named president of Indiana Central College. He later changed the name to University of Indianapolis in 1986.

The Family Business

In 1988, Dr. Gene E. Sease started a public relations firm, Sease Gerig & Associates with his oldest son David and business partner Lou Gerig. Together, the three have continued to manage one of the most prestigious and the oldest public relations firm in Indianapolis.

Indiana State Fair

Dr. Gene E. Sease was appointed as the Indiana State Fair Commission Chairman by Governor Frank O'Bannon and again in 2003 by Governor Mitch Daniels. Gene was most noted for helping with the renovation of the 4-H Educational Complex.

References

1. University of Indianapolis - History [1]
2. Sease Gerig & Associates Website [2]
3. Indianapolis Star Article - Father/Son businesses in Indianapolis [3]
4. Indiana State Fair - 2004 Annual Report [4]