Paul Peaper, President
A native Hoosier and a lawyer by education, Paul Peaper is a skilled leader with experience in health and insurance policy, legislation, and state and federal regulations, especially those governing Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. Before joining IHCA/INCAL in 2022, Paul served as the executive director of strategic affairs and corporate partnerships at Indiana University Health.
Previously, Paul spearheaded a number of strategic and large-scale campaigns for Indiana. Most notably, he helped coordinate all aspects of Indiana’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including testing, tracing, vaccination and overall strategy during his employment with the office of Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb. He also served as the governor’s senior advisor on all health care and insurance policy matters at state and federal levels. Additionally, Paul serves as an adjunct faculty at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law where he teaches healthcare business and revenue systems to law students.
Email: ppeaper@ihca.org
Lori Davenport, Director of Regulatory & Clinical Affairs
A native of Indiana, Lori Davenport joined the IHCA/INCAL Team with an extensive background in Long Term Care Clinical Operations and Regulatory Compliance. Prior to joining IHTC, Lori served as a Senior Nurse Consultant for Life Care Services directing Global Implementations of Clinical Programs for 12 years. Overseeing a nationwide portfolio of 52 communities in her tenure, Lori established protocols and benchmarks adopted as best practice and aligning with Federal and State regulatory compliance in the delivery of progressive high-quality care.
Lori has worked in several capacities in her 30-year nursing career including Director of Quality & Risk Management, Director of Nursing and as an Executive Director for a Home Health agency serving Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Lori attended Indiana University Bloomington and earned her nursing degree at Anderson University in Anderson Indiana. Lori’s true passion is with the elderly and in making a difference in our residents’ quality of life.
Email: ldavenport@ihca.org
Elizabeth Eichhorn, Director of Reimbursement Policy & Payor Affairs
As Director of Reimbursement and Payor Relations, Elizabeth Eichhorn serves as the main point of contact for IHCA/INCAL Members concerning advancement of sound reimbursement policy amongst all payor types for IHCA/INCAL members. Elizabeth comes to IHCA with years of Medicaid and policy experience, as well as government affairs expertise. Prior to joining the association staff, Elizabeth worked at United Healthcare as the Medicare Market Manager for Indiana. She has also served as the Regulatory Market Manager for Anthem’s HIP and Hoosier Healthwise lines, and Marketplace/Medicaid Compliance Officer with MDWise. Prior to that, she was the Associate Director of Government Relations with the Indiana State Medical Association.
Email: eeichhorn@ihca.org
Nick Goodwin, Director of Government Affairs
After more than a decade of public service at the federal and state level, Nick Goodwin joined IHCA/INCAL in 2021 to lead all government affairs initiatives on behalf of the association and its membership. Prior to joining the IHCA/INCAL, Nick served as the district director and communications director for a member of Congress and spent two years in Washington, D.C., as the communications director for the U.S. Department of the Interior under Secretary David Bernhardt’s leadership.
Before serving in these federal capacities, Nick worked for the Indiana General Assembly, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Governor Mike Pence’s Office, and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Nick earned his bachelor of arts in marketing from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University-Bloomington. He is a diehard soccer fan, avid sportsman, and enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors. Nick and his wife, Natalie, have three children and a dog. They reside in Indianapolis.
Email: ngoodwin@ihca.org
Courtney Heiden, Director of Communications
As the director of communications, Courtney Heiden leads the association’s strategic communications planning and advocates on behalf of its members.
Courtney is a Ball State University graduate (Chirp! Chirp!) with degrees in telecommunications and public relations. As a former press secretary with the Indiana State Senate and deputy director of communications with the Indiana House of Representatives, she is prepared to drive member engagement and help meet their communications needs.
Courtney is a proud boy mom. Her and her husband, Josh, reside in Shelby County. You can often find her and her family visiting one of Indiana’s beautiful state parks.
Email: cheiden@ihca.org
Emily Lutz, Administrative Coordinator
As Administrative Coordinator, Emily Lutz is integral to IHCA/INCAL’s daily business office functions. Emily has 19 years of experience in nonprofit management, is a native of Indianapolis and is an IUPUI alumna.
Email: elutz@ihca.org
Katie Niehoff, Director of Education
Katie Niehoff is responsible for overseeing all IHCA’s education and training programming, including the association’s two premiere annual events, the Convention & Expo in the fall and the Spring Education Conference. Katie also serves as a point of contact for all SNF member and AL member needs and services.
Katie is a licensed social worker who has been in the long-term care industry since 2000. Prior to IHCA/INCAL, Katie served as the Director of Dementia Programming at Marquette. In that role, she developed, planned and implemented the memory care program in the center’s assisted living pavilion. She also created policies and procedures and managed the day-to-day operation of the program. Katie has also served as a Social Service Director and consultant for a skilled nursing company and was an adjunct professor at Indiana University. Katie received her bachelor’s degree from Ball State University and her master of social work with a specialization in gerontology from Washington University in Saint Louis.
Email: kniehoff@ihca.org
Katy Quigley, Director of Membership
Katy Quigley oversees IHCA/INCAL’s member engagement, associate memberships and sponsorship opportunities. For over a decade, she has managed IHCA/INCAL’s premiere events, increased awareness of IHCA/INCAL’s diverse services and member benefits and maximized member engagement.
Katy is a graduate of Indiana University with a specialization in events and hospitality management. In Indianapolis, the Super Bowl and multiple Final Fours are among the most memorable events she has helped plan. Katy and her husband, Marc, and son, Lucas, reside in Indianapolis.
Email: kquigley@ihca.org
Erin Weliver, Director of Finance & Administration
As Director of Finance & Administration, Erin Weliver serves as the association’s financial controller and manages the administrative needs of the organization. Erin also serves as the lead administrator of the association’s management software and plays a support role in the execution of the Spring Conference and the Annual Convention and Trade Show.
Prior to joining the IHCA/INCAL in 2017, Erin served as a financial consultant delivering consultancy on a wide variety of topics including accounting software, financial reporting and financial management. In addition, Erin has over 20 years of progressive experience serving the nonprofit and education sectors in financial and accounting roles.
Email: eweliver@ihca.org