Board Members
Kathryn Hawkins
Kathryn Hawkins is the sole proprietor of the Hawkins Law Office, which focuses on estate planning and probate proceedings. She took the leap into opening her own firm after nearly a decade in the publishing industry, hired as the first employee focused solely on licensing and the only attorney on staff.
Outside of the law, Kathryn stays active playing tennis, running, biking, sailing, or partaking in most any activity outdoors. She also enjoys the arts, whether attending the symphony, Broadway shows or art museums. And, while Kathryn never passes on an opportunity to travel, her favorite destination is Fox Lake, Indiana.
Fox Lake was platted in the 1920s as the only lake in Steuben County, Indiana, that allowed Black families to buy property. (There are over 101 lakes in Steuben County.) Her paternal grandparents honeymooned at Fox Lake in the 1940s and later purchased a cottage of their own in 1962 after vacationing there for many summers in between.
Kathryn is 3rd generation Fox Lake and her first “swim” was at the tender age of 3 months old. Later, as the precocious toddler that she was, she dubbed herself Kathryn “Fox Lake” Hawkins. Her family has been active in the Property Owners’ Association and Kathryn followed suit becoming Chair of the Board in 2013. Recognizing the need to preserve the rich, cultural heritage of Fox Lake, she completed the process of forming the Fox Lake Preservation Foundation, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to protect the African American heritage and natural and built environs of Fox Lake through fundraising, educational programming and community outreach.
Kathryn received a BBA in Marketing from University of Notre Dame and a Juris Doctor from IU McKinney School of Law – Indianapolis. An Indianapolis native, Kathryn served on and held leadership positions, including President, on the North Central Alumni Association. North Central was the largest high school in Indiana when Kathryn attended and has over 40,000 alumni. Kathryn dedicates her time when and where she can. She is also an avid tennis player and donates time to the USTA Central Indiana board and also the USTA Midwest. Her most recent non-profit adventure has been as a member of the St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild which supports public health in Indianapolis by donating all funds raised to Eskenazi Health.
Carol Karst-Wasson
Carol Karst-Wasson grew up in Angola, Indiana on Fox Lake Rd. She graduated from Angola High School, received her BA in Elementary Education from Franklin College and her MA in Reading Education from Butler University.
Carol has worked professionally and as a volunteer in non-profit organizing and educational programming her who life. In 1987, she co-founded the Noblesville Preservation Alliance, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of historic structures and sites in Hamilton County, Indiana. She was president for 8 years and under her leadership the organization received the Sandi Servaas Award from Indiana Landmarks in 1989. She is a recipient of the Josiah Durfee Award from the Noblesville Preservation Alliance.
Carol served on the Indiana Landmarks Board of Directors for 8 years. During her tenure, she sat on the Affiliate Council, was Council Chairperson, was on the Education Committee and served on the Sandi SerVass Award Selection Committee. She received the Peter Woodburn scholarship from Indiana Landmarks for attendance at the National Trust Conference in San Francisco.
Carol restored 5 historic homes dating from 1888-1957 and one historic commercial space for a floral design business. She oversaw all renovation projects whether she was hired they were her own passion projects. Carol has also been a field survey assistant to C Resources for National Register Nominations.
Her interest in historic preservation began as a child during summers spent with her grandparents in historic Madison and Hanover, Indiana. She believes that good craftsmanship should not be destroyed because it is old, instead when renovating an old building that natural resources and fine craftsmanship be protected and preserved. Most recently, Carol purchased a 1957 Mid-Century cottage at Fox Lake, began renovations and has lived at Fox Lake year-round for 6 years and counting. She is privileged to be part of the historic Fox Lake community.
Todd Wilson
Todd Wilson is the Owner and CEO of Accelerated Laboratory Logistics (ALL), a premier relocation company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio that specializes in laboratory relocation services for companies and educational institutions in the life sciences, medical, and research sectors. Todd’s grandfather, Clarence H. Jacob’s began this family business as Jacob’s Transfer Company in 1921 and operated it until shortly before his death in 1964. The family-owned moving company, now 105 years old, continued to grow and evolve its services, which led to the establishment of Accelerated Laboratory Logistics (ALL). Todd continues to honor the hard work and commitment of his grandfather while providing expert laboratory relocation services to colleges, hospitals, and research institutions across the country.
Todd’s passion is and has been history, especially African American history. His father was a Tuskegee Airman and encouraged his son to research and preserve the history of black people in the United States. He took this to heart and is the founder and curator of the Columbus Museum of African American History and Culture (CMAAHC). Todd’s travels throughout the country for work allowed him to collect more than 2,700 original artifacts dating back to the 1750s that tell the history of blacks in America. CMAAHC is dedicated to showcasing the history of African Americans in America via an impressive collection of original paintings, photographs, sculptures, books, memorabilia, and various other pieces that acknowledge and honor the contributions of African Americans in shaping ourselves, our families, our communities, our country, and our world.
Todd’s business expertise and passion for history is a perfect combination to be an asset to FLPF. As a property owner at Fox Lake, he is vested in preserving and strengthening the infrastructure and history of this unique community. He enjoys spending time there and interacting with other property owners and their families and friends.
Robin Newburn
Robin is originally from Fort Wayne, IN and a graduate of Indiana University as well as Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.
She is a board certified practicing family physician and also a medical educator. Her personal interests include nature, yoga, reading, the arts, and diversity, equity and inclusion work within medicine.
She is a 3rd generation Fox Laker, a member of the Fox Lake Property Owners Association Board of Directors and the Fox Lake Preservation Foundation Board of Directors. Robin is dedicated to helping to preserve the traditions and legacy of Fox Lake.
Edgar Smith
An entrepreneur with over twenty (20) years of sales, marketing and manufacturing experience with Fortune 500 companies in roles of increasing responsibility lastly, as a Vice President, National Sales. A Distinguished Eagle Scout and a Morehouse College graduate.
He and his company are the recipients of numerous business awards and community honors, honoring outstanding performance, economic contributions, and leadership excellence.
An avid community volunteer, he currently serves in leadership capacities on the board of directors of various prominent, civic and community non-profit organizations. Additionally, he also serves on several national boards.
A true outdoorsman, he enjoys swimming, hiking, camping, fishing and shooting. He also enjoys the arts, music, theatre, traveling and reading.