Meet Don Palmer
MANAGING MEMBER
Throughout his career, Don Palmer has been a leader, investor, advisor, and educator in Indiana— and throughout the nation. His depth of expertise, endless energy, and desire to help others succeed is a powerful combination for business investment and advising, as well as economic growth.
Leader
Don has taken the helm for a number of businesses and by doing so improved operations, understanding, and collective success.
• Honey Creek Capital, LLC, Managing Member
• Palmer Automotive Group, Past President & Chairman
• Heartland Film Festival, Interim Chief Operating Officer
Advisor
Throughout his career, Don has served on numerous corporate directorships and advisory boards. His current engagements include:
• Crew Car Wash // Fishers, IN, Advisory Board
• Fifth Third Bank // Greater Indiana, Board Member
• Senior Home Companions // Indianapolis, IN, Advisory Board
• Rehab Medical // Indianapolis, IN, Advisory Board
• Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana // Indianapolis, IN, Chairman, Board of Directors
• Elevate Indy // Indianapolis, IN, Board
• Sagamore Institute // Indianapolis, IN, Secretary, Board of Trustees
• Empart USA // Denver, CO, Board, Finance Committee Chair
Educator
Don’s passion for teaching and sharing knowledge has resulted in numerous positions a professor, instructor, and mentor at colleges and universities in Indiana and the region.
• Butler University // Lacy School of Business
• Adjunct Professor, Graduate Entrepreneurship, Organizational Leadership
• Butler University // Leadership Coach for MBA students
• Taylor University MBA Program // Executive in Residence
• Indiana Wesleyan // Honorary Doctorate, Entrepreneur in Residence, Instructor in Strategic Management, Commencement Speaker
• University of Indianapolis // Adjunct Professor, Entrepreneurship
• Indiana University // Kelley School of Business
• Private Equity Project with Dr. Bill Haeberle and Sophwiki mentoring program
• Northern Kentucky University // Adjunct Professor, Marketing
Member
With an eye on growth and success, Don maintains a noticeable presence in the following associations and councils.
• Indianapolis Private Council
• Indianapolis Urban Enterprise Association
• Dodge National Dealer Council
• Indianapolis Auto Trade Association