Dennis E. Bland,

Board President

President, Center for Leadership Development

Dennis Bland is president of the Center for Leadership Development, a non-profit Indianapolis organization dedicated to preparing African American youth for academic, college and career success.  Prior to joining CLD, he practiced law for seven years specializing in medical malpractice litigation and insurance law. Dennis serves on many boards, including the Tobias Center on Leadership, Indiana InternNet, Indiana University Law-Indianapolis Alumni Association, and Indianapolis Arts Council. A native of Indianapolis, he is a member of Christ Temple Apostolic Church where he serves as a deacon, trustee, and eighth grade Sunday school teacher.