Roaring Forward
presented by Jordan Lexus of Mishawaka
February 21, 2026 | 6 pm
Palais Royale
105 W Colfax Ave
South Bend, IN 46601
Roaring Forward is an invitation-only celebration of the mission of the Potawatomi Zoo:
to inspire excellence in education, conservation, and improved animal quality of life.
Title Sponsor: $15,000 Presented by Jordan Lexus of Mishawaka
Guardian Sponsor: $10,000
Advocate Sponsor: $7,500
Curator Sponsor: $5,000
Table Sponsor: $3,500
Roaring Forward
presented by Jordan Lexus of Mishawaka
February 21, 2026 | 6 pm
Palais Royale
105 W Colfax Ave
South Bend, IN 46601
Roaring Forward is an invitation-only celebration of the mission of the Potawatomi Zoo:
to inspire excellence in education, conservation, and improved animal quality of life.
Title Sponsor: $15,000 Presented by Jordan Lexus of Mishawaka
Guardian Sponsor: $10,000
Advocate Sponsor: $7,500
Curator Sponsor: $5,000
Table Sponsor: $3,500
Our Thanks To
The 2026 Sponsors
The 2026 Gala Committee
Dru Cash
Allison Laidig
Mandy & George Lepeniotis
Barb & John Phair
Pamela & Robby Rask
Sue & Stephen Studer
Our Thanks To
The 2024 Sponsors
The 2025 Gala Committee
Dru Cash
Connie Joines
Allison Laidig
Barb & John Phair
Pamela & Robby Rask
Stephen & Sue Studer
Join our Alpha Pack!
Become a Corporate Sponsor or Event Sponsor at the $5,000 level or higher, and in addition to the regular benefits of sponsorship, you’ll receive special Alpha Pack recognition on “Thank You” sponsor signage prominently displayed in the Zoo plaza for more than 365,000 annual visitors to see.
