Wm. Craig Dobbs
Founder
 

Paul Kraft
Secretary
 

Paul Kraft is co-founder and administrative principal of Frank & Kraft, one of the leading law firms in Indiana in the area of estate planning as well as business and tax planning.

Mr. Kraft assists clients primarily in the areas of estate planning and administration, Medicaid planning, federal and state taxation, real estate and corporate law, bringing the added perspective of an accounting background to his work.

In addition to his practice, Mr. Kraft has lectured extensively in the areas of living trust planning, Medicaid planning, and presenting public and private seminars on the importance of proper estate planning. He has also authored various articles on estate planning and is a contributing author of LEGACY: Plan, Protect, and Preserve Your Estate--Practical Answers from America's Foremost Estate Planning Attorneys.

Experience
Mr. Kraft is a co-founder of the Indiana Network of Estate Planning Professionals, a charter member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and a founding member of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys.

Education
Mr. Kraft graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting in 1983, and completed his Juris Doctor at the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis in 1986. As an undergraduate, he was elected to two honor societies. While in law school Mr. Kraft passed the Comprehensive Uniform Certified Public Accountant exam in one sitting.

Personal
Paul, his wife Sherri, and their two children live in the Indianapolis area. He is actively involved as President of the board of directors of a local nursing home, as well as in the rehabilitation of historic buildings in downtown Indianapolis.

Caroline Young
Board President

Caroline Young is the Associate General Counsel at Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc. (“HKW”), a private equity firm headquartered in New York City with offices in Chicago and Indianapolis.  HKW concentrates on acquiring and building niche manufacturing businesses and currently has thirteen portfolio companies located throughout the continental United States.   

Caroline assists the management teams of HKW’s portfolio companies on a variety of legal matters.  Her work includes contract negotiations, real estate work, litigation oversight, advising on employment matters, working with lenders and assisting with the acquisition process.  Prior to joining HKW, Caroline practiced law at the Indianapolis law firm Wooden & McLaughlin, LLP for nine years.  At Wooden & McLaughlin, Caroline was a trial attorney whose case load included complex commercial litigation, product liability and professional malpractice cases. 

Caroline received her BA from the University of Vermont, summa cum laude, and her JD from the University of Virginia, School of Law.   

Caroline was first attracted to TherAplay because of her love of horses and children.   Caroline started out with TherAplay as a volunteer, assisting on a regular basis as a side walker for therapy sessions.   Taken by the special children, the dedicated staff and the clear effectiveness of equine-assisted therapy, Caroline joined TherAplay’s Board in 2004.  Caroline’s legal background is a valuable asset for her work with the Board.

Caroline resides in Indianapolis with her husband, Joe, and their two children.

Jeff Chapman
Past President

Jeff brings a wealth of experiences and personal insight to the TherAplay Board of Directors.  He has worked in consumer and sports marketing, shaping the brands and market messages for some of the state’s premier organizations. 

Jeff’s involvement with TherAplay’s board helps to ensure the long-term financial viability of the organization.  He is also on the board for the United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Indiana. 

His daughter Mallory has participated with TherAplay since 1999 and has shown tremendous progress in her strength, balance and trunk control.  Jeff believes that TherAplay is an important part of Mallory’s overall therapy program.  He has seen Mallory’s response to TherAplay, and is working to make TherAplay available to other disabled children and adults. 

He resides in Carmel with his wife, Michele, and three daughters.

John Kite
Director

Mr. Kite is responsible for strategic direction, operating results and all operating divisions of the Kite Companies.  He joined Kite Development Corporation in 1990 as Chief Financial Officer.  In this role he was responsible for project financing in excess of $350 million, negotiating with banks and private investors, and restructuring investments in Kite projects.  In 1994 he became President of KMI Realty Advisors, an SEC registered full-service real estate advisory firm which oversees in excess of $500 million of diverse real estate holdings.  Prior to his involvement with Kite Companies he was Business Development Officer for Harris Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago.

Mr. Kite received his Bachelor of Art in Economics at DePauw University.  He is an active member of the community, supporting the following organizations: International Council of Shopping Centers, Young Presidents Organization and The Children's TherAplay Foundation, Inc.
 

Angela Goodwin-Volpert
Director