Meet Our Board of Directors

Krista Bocko - Secretary
Board Member since 1/ 2008

Krista and Rob have been Noblesville residents since 2000 and are residing in their second Old Town home, a mid to late 1800’s home on beautiful Clinton St. Rob and Krista were drawn to old town Noblesville because of the diverse old homes and the easy walking distance to schools and downtown, as well as the sense of place and community the area offers. Krista has a B.A. in Interior Design from Purdue University and owns and operates Cachet Cleaning, a natural cleaning business that serves Noblesville, Fishers, and the surrounding areas. She enjoys meeting new people through volunteer work with the Home and Garden tours and hopes her 4 children grow up loving old homes as much as she does!

Emily Compton
Board member since 3/2010

Emily is married to Jason Compton and mother to 2 children. She is a lifelong Noblesville resident with a long family history in the Noblesville area, a 1992 Noblesville HS graduate with a degree in art history from Indiana University and art education from the Herron School of Art. She teaches art and is the gallery director at VSA Indiana in Indianapolis. Emily is the daughter of Vernon and Dottie Young, and all are longtime NPA and Hamilton County Historical Society members.

She joined NPA shortly after purchasing their older home on Maple Avenue. They look forward to researching the history of their home and working on some restoration/renovation projects to improve their happy home.

Mike Corbett - President
Board member since 1/2007

Mike Corbett is the NPA board President, represents NPA on Noblesville's Downtown Strategic Action Committee and is the editor and publisher of the Hamilton County Business Magazine and the Welcome to Hamilton County Visitors Guide. He and his wife Joni are currently restoring a 140 year old Italianate in Noblesville. Together they share an interest in historic preservation and have restored two other homes in Concord, New Hampshire, and Winona, Minnesota.

Mike was drawn to Noblesville when he first set foot here, impressed by the restoration work on the National Register Downtown Commercial District and the respect for historic preservation evident throughout the city. He holds a BS degree in Radio-TV from the University of Illinois and an MBA from St. Cloud (MN) State University.

Dan Freas
Board member since 3/2011

Paula Hardin
Board member since 3/2011

Betsy Jones
Board member since 1/2008

Betsy’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Communications and a master’s degree in Public Administration and Non-Profit Management. She Is the Director of Tourism Development for the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau. She has previously served on the Board of Directors of the Association of Indiana Museums and the Junior League of Indianapolis. 
 
Jackie Morgan - Treasurer
Board member since 3/2011

Lynell Newell
Board member since 3/2010

Lynell Newell and her family moved to Noblesville in 1976. Mrs. Newell and her late husband, Pat, purchased the L. G. Metsker Home on River Avenue where they raised a family active in 4-H. Avid hot air ballooners, the Newells traveled extensively, but always came home to Noblesville. Mrs. Newell has been active with Noblesville Preservation Alliance and Noblesville Main Street. Her River Avenue Home has been on the NPA annual home tour twice.
  
Donna Parker - Vice President
Board member since 1/2007

When Donna returned to Indiana in 2003, she wanted to live “in-town” Noblesville. She found a 1927 Sears Catalog bungalow and knew it was the perfect home for her. She loves being able to walk and enjoy all the activities the community affords. Donna’s family says the NPA is a perfect match for her personality because she’s a sucker for a good cause and she loves old things and hunting through junk. She is also the NPA representative to Keep Noblesville Beautiful.

Bryant Pedigo
Board member since 1/2007

Bryant, the Mayor's representative on the board, is a member of the Noblesville Planning Department staff.  Bryant has over the years attended several National Trust for Historic Preservation annual conferences and led NPA's historic guide map project. Furthermore, he has also volunteered to help with projects relating to Noblesville's Historic Preservation Commission and regularly attends those meetings.  He has a Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning with a minor in Historic Preservation from Ball State University.

Dorothy Young
Board member since 3/2011

In the spring of 1987, a group of dedicated people committed to the preservation and renewal of historic sites and neighborhoods in our community formed the Noblesville Preservation Alliance ("NPA"). NPA’s mission is to promote the preservation of historic neighborhoods and resources in order to enhance the quality of life in Noblesville. The wealth of historic homes and still in-tact downtown square provide an inviting step back in time for visitors who make the trip to Noblesville. But this revitalization would not be possible without the residents who lovingly restore the grand old houses throughout numerous historic areas of the city. By opening their homes to the public, NPA hopes to inspire others to appreciate what restoration can to do add character, sense of place, uniqueness and interest to a community.

And through NPA’s earlier efforts, the Downtown Square was maintained and is now filled with interesting shops and restaurants that provide a full day of touring for any visitor. The Garden and Home Tours welcome visitors from outside Hamilton County to come into Noblesville for the day and feel as if they are the guests of residents. Restaurants and shops are encouraged to stay open later, and special events surrounding the two events invite the public to linger and enjoy the offerings of Old Town



NPA welcomes your involvement through membership, volunteering for events, or service on numerous committees or the Board of Directors. For more information, please contact us at:

Noblesville Preservation Alliance, Inc.
P.O. Box 632
Noblesville, IN 46061
317-773-4549
info@noblesvillepreservation.com

Please share your ideas with us by sending an e-mail to info@noblesvillepreservation.com, send us a note or call. We welcome your input and would love to hear from you!


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