Jack Shepler

Jack Shepler has a long and varied career in the fields of marketing, web design, event curation, and writing. Jack began their career in 2002 as the Owner, Editor-in-Chief, and Web Developer of Rock Music Review. In 2007, they began working as a Designer/Developer and Consultant for SmallBox, as well as a Freelance Writer and Photographer for NUVO Magazine. That same year, they became the Festival Director of Broad Ripple Music Fest, a position they held until 2012. In 2013, they became the Festival Director of WARMfest, and in 2012 they joined Indy Pride, Inc. as the Entertainment Director and Entertainment Committee Member. In 2021, they were named Volunteer of the Year and received the Service Award in 2014. In 2022, they became a Board Member of both Damien Center and OutCare Health. Finally, from 2011 to present, they have been the CEO & Founder and Digital Strategist of Ayokay, a marketing and web design agency.

Jack Shepler obtained their Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications: Multimedia, Web Programming, and Digital Media from Ball State University in 2007. In 2020, they received a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise\u2122 certification from the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).