DECEMBER 2019 PRESIDENT & CEO LETTER MEMBER MILESTONES NEW MEMBERS & RENEWALS UPCOMING EVENTS SWIN NEWSMAKERS newsletter #TogetherWeThrive

INTERNSHIPSgreater evansville Helping recruit and retain talent in the Evansville region greater evansville December New Member Profile: Opie & greater evansville Eleanor's President & CEO Letter New Member Profile UPCOMING EVENTS Constant Contact Training - Personalized Email Messages Happiest of December 5 | 10 - 11:30 AM | Southwest Chamber Young Professionals Alliance Merry Mixer December 5 | 5 - 8 PM | Tap House - CNN meetings take place Fridays from 7:30 – 9 a.m. Jingle Mingle Holidays! December 11 | 5 - 6:30 PM | Holiday Inn Airport Refreshments are provided at each location. Non-member guests are welcome to attend up to three meetings Legislative Preview ecember is a month for celebrations December 11 | 4 - 5 PM | Holiday Inn Airport before joining the Southwest Indiana Chamber. and for welcoming the coming CNN - Chamber Networking & News For more information about CNN, please contact year. It’s my privilege to share a few December 6, January 10, 17, 24, 31 Tina Fuhrer at 812.425.8147 or [email protected] D thoughts on our region and, particularly, on 7:30 - 9 AM | Various Locations - visit swinchamber.com/events www.swinchamber.com matters of importance from the Chamber Two-Day Personal Kanban Training January 9 & 10 | 9 AM - 4 PM | Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s perspective. The Southwest 3 Rounds of Speed Indiana Chamber is powered by the many Networking! businesses and stakeholders that comprise our local economy, more than 1,400 of which Bring Your JOIN invest in the future prosperity of this region Business through Chamber membership. A message from Cards! US! Some of the most valuable work we do is informing and supporting the adoption of TARA BARNEY President & CEO good public policy at the local, state and FOR MORE EVENT INFORMATION, SPONSORSHIPS & RESERVATIONS, CONTACT: federal level. What’s “good public policy?” Karen Robinson: 812-425-8147 | [email protected] Tina Fuhrer: 812-598-8505 | [email protected] Everyone will have a perspective on this. www.swinchamber.com/events We look at it as the regulatory, operating Let's welcome Opie & Eleanor's as a new member to the Southwest and taxing environment that best positions Indiana Chamber. Opie & Eleanor's is located at 3033 W. Maryland St. our region for success. Success for business, success for our residents in Evansville and can be reached at (812) 401-6743 or online at and success for important institutions that are partners in powering our www.opieandeleanors.com. Read on as owner Gretchen Rutledge tells us region: our schools, colleges and universities, health care partners and so more about Opie & Eleanor's! many others. Tell us about Opie & Eleanor’s and the services you So why is this a December conversation? January brings the opening of offer. the next Indiana Legislative Session and a time that our staff and members Opie and Eleanor’s is a small gift and home boutique on the are most actively engaged in sorting through matters that impact you. west side of Evansville, just minutes from historic Franklin Street. The Chamber Government Affairs Committee and our Board will be We are located on the famous Helfrich Loop in the Harmony using the results of our member survey to craft a legislative agenda; Way/Hilltop neighborhood on the first floor of the Mackenzie those issues that we will work on your behalf to continue refining our Building. It was originally a home built in 1907, and you feel the already-sound business environment. And we invite you, our members grandeur and charm when you walk in the door. We carry a very and stakeholders, to participate in our business councils for briefings on wide variety of merchandise that appeals to all ages and for important business priorities. all occasions. We have a large selection of clothing, handbags, Our councils offer both education on key initiatives that are coming jewelry, home décor, stationery, baby gifts, gifts for men, gourmet our way as well as a forum for robust discussion of how we best support food items, candles, books, lotions and so much more. We have gift baskets and bereavement gifts and offer free delivery. We also “regional success:” offer personalization on many of the items we carry. • Transportation and infrastructure • Health What inspired you to invest your time and • Environment and energy resources in this business? • Talent development and growth I am from a small town and was raised by parents who always SIGNATURE SUPPORTER: supported the small businesses in our community. My husband Over recent years, the Chamber’s public policy work has impacted and I have always believed if you can purchase local and from a not only the construction of the I-69 corridor, but investment in road small business, that is what you do. The west side of Evansville funding throughout our region. We continue to support investments is growing and bringing more people from other areas of town, in Early Childhood Education, easing of burdensome regulations for Posey County, Southern Illinois and Kentucky. It is exciting to be professionals working in our bi-state region, forward-looking investments a part of that growth. I am also motivated to invest in products in our workforce, and numerous opportunities to build our quality of that come from small family-owned businesses and products UGLY SWEATERS, NETWORKING, FUN & GIVE BACK! place here in Greater Evansville. With your help and expertise, we will that have missions I fully support and believe in. continue to be the voice of business at City Hall, our Statehouse, and in What career advice would you give the younger DECEMBER 5 | 5 - 8 PM | TAP HOUSE - TROPICANA CASINO Washington, D.C. generation interested in this type of work? Watch our newsletters, social media feeds and website for opportunities FOR MORE EVENT INFORMATION, SPONSORSHIPS & RESERVATIONS, CONTACT: This type of work requires you to be engaged and hospitable to Karen Robinson: 812-425-8147 | [email protected] or Tina Fuhrer: 812-598-8505 | [email protected] to participate in these councils. Your membership in the Chamber comes every person who walks through your door. www.swinchamber.com/events with both the opportunity and the responsibility to share your perspective. I fully believe it doesn’t matter if a purchase is made or not, These councils are a great forum to do so. #TogetherWeThrive the individual should feel better when they walk out the door New Member Profile, continued Advertorial content provided by the Southwest Indiana Chamber MILESTONES MILESTONES

Helping member businesses KETRON AGENCY Ketron Agency celebrated a grand opening at 600 N. Weinbach Ave., Ste. 660 in attract students interested in WAVE IT AWAY, LLC Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. Ketron Wave It Away, LLC celebrated a grand Agency focuses on protecting families with internship opportunities opening at 909-A S. Kenmore in Evansville unique products through their worksite. with a ribbon-cutting. Wave It Away is Contact them at (865) 250-9447 or on focused shockwave therapy that treats Facebook @libertynationalvickieketron. he Southwest Indiana Chamber has partnered with a statewide internship website to plantar fasciitis, erectile dysfunction, help its members locate quality applicants for open intern positions they have. muscular pain and more. Contact them at IndianaIntern.net is a free internship matching program managed by the Indiana (812) 431-5779 or online at www.trywaveitaway.com Chamber of Commerce to link employers, students, high schools, colleges and Tuniversities. The site is a dynamic, searchable database, matching and reporting system coupled with personal assistance — including a hotline to answer questions and provide internship guidance and resource materials. The database includes more than 11,300 students, 8,000 employers and 400 available positions. The Chamber also works with interns through a program run by the Young The goal is to help create or expand high-quality experiential opportunities within Indiana, Professionals Alliance, a group populated by those under 40 who are employed a key strategy in retaining Indiana’s top talent. with a Chamber member. “Many of our member businesses offer internships because they realize all of the benefits YPA Engage is a summer-long program that showcases to visiting summer interns they can reap from having one,” said Tara Barney, president and CEO of the Southwest Indiana the quality of life and career opportunities the Evansville Region has to offer. Its Chamber. “Internships offer many opportunities that are beneficial for both the student and programming includes networking events with other young professionals, lunch the business.” and learn sessions with area opinion leaders, and exposure to a wide variety of arts, EDWARD JONES ALBION FELLOWS BACON CENTER Indiana INTERNnet was formed in 2001, shortly after a series of Indiana Chamber-led culture and entertainment offerings. Edward Jones celebrated a 1-year Albion Fellows Bacon Center celebrated a anniversary at 36700 Darmstadt Rd., Ste. A studies that demonstrated the state's "brain drain" issue. The Greater Indianapolis Chamber Additionally, interns will have the opportunity to volunteer at Chamber events, ground-breaking at 1 Main St. in Evansville in Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. Edward of Commerce initiated and operated the program in partnership with the University of where they can play a part in presenting Chamber signature events. YPA is tailored with a ribbon-cutting. The addition is set Jones helps clients achieve financial Indianapolis. With continued funding from the Lilly Endowment, the organization was to college juniors, seniors and post-baccalaureate students who are engaged in for completion in 18 months and will be independence and makes sure they are granted 501(c)3 tax exempt status in May 2004 and moved to the Indiana Chamber, the state's summer internships with local companies. more than $1.5 million in capital campaigns. prepared for the unexpected. Contact them largest business advocacy organization. Contact them at (812) 470-2237 or online at Benefits for interns who want to participate in this free program include: at (812) 962-3614 or at www.edwardjones. Many businesses develop internship programs because they are a structured and supervised www.albionfellowsbacon.org. com/brian-lowe. gaining networking opportunities with other young professionals in Evansville; experiential learning opportunity that provides students with practical experience in their experiencing young professional perspectives; increasing their self confidence; chosen fields. Internships illustrate classroom relevance in the professional world. Beneficial learning how to take control of their future; and improving interpersonal for both students and employers, internships offer career exploration and skills application for relationship skills. students and provide employers with workers who are creative, enthusiastic, able to assist with projects and open for mentorship. Transitioning interns into full-time hires is also a proven time- and cost-saving recruiting method. Internships are valuable for learning institutions as well. An internship establishes a collaborative work environment between a school and community, resulting in enhanced curriculum and increased student retention. Overall, internships are mutually beneficial to employers, students and schools. EASTERSEALS EARLY LEARNING CENTER Easterseals Early Learning Center celebrated a LEARN MORE ABOUT SOUTHWEST INDIANA CHAMBER PAUL’S PHARMACY EAST 20-year anniversary and renovation at 621 S. Paul’s Pharmacy East celebrated a grand Cullen Ave. in Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS AT: opening and major investment at 1150 Easterseals Early Learning Center completed www.swinchamber.com/about-the-chamber/careers-internships S. Green River Rd. in Evansville with a major improvements to its therapeutic ribbon-cutting. Paul’s Pharmacy has been www.indianaintern.net/employers TO LEARN MORE ON HOW TO ENROLL YOUR INTERNS, outdoor play spaces adding opportunities www.indianaintern.net/students in Evansville since 1972 proudly serving for sensory play and STEAM learning. Contact Karen Robinson at 812-421-5886 or email patrons to help them feel their best. Contact Contact them at (812) 437-2626 or [email protected] them at (812) 449-9469 or online at www.eastersealsrehabcenter.com www.Paulsrx.com. NEW MEMBERS MILESTONES • New Horizons Financial Consultants • Shephard Services OCTOBER • NFP Clippinger Financial Group, LLC • Shrode Agency, Inc. AN EYE 4 ART MEMBER RENEWALS • Office Pride of Evansville Tri-State Area • Signarama Evansville Simone Davis 812-250-6727; [email protected] OCTOBER • Passport to Adventure and More, LLC • Slade Print www.aneye4art.net • 3 Chicks Fudgery • PC Quest Technologies • Solarbron Pointe, Inc. • Acclaim Graphics, Inc. • Ponderosa Steak House • SperoHealth DUNKIN DONUTS - GREEN RIVER • Acropolis Restaurant and Catering • Posey County Farm Bureau • State Farm- Kasey Gray Insurance Agency 850 N. Green River Rd., Evansville, IN 47715 • Action Staffing, Inc Co-Op Ass'n, Inc. • Subway 812-550-1500; [email protected] • Ad Cetera Promotions, Inc. • Premier Electric, Inc. • T.J. Maxx www.dunkindonuts.com • Advanced Therapy Innovations, LLC • Progressive Health Rehabilitation • Ten Adams Corporation • Alpha Laser and Imaging • Purdue Extension Posey County • TenBarge Seed Co. Inc. EXPRESS PAYMENT NETWORK • Ambrose Construction, Inc. • Purdue University - Manufacturing • Tequila's Mexican Restaurant 4929 Riverwind Pointe Dr., Ste. 102A; Evansville IN 47715 • Automated Office Solutions, Inc. Extension Partnership (MEP) • The Housing Authority of the City of Tim Hermes 866-348-9777; [email protected] • Barger Engineering, Inc. • Quarion Technology Inc Evansville www.expresspaymentnetwork.com DUNKIN' DONUTS • Bartas Affordable Painting • Regions Bank • The Salon Professional Academy Dunkin' Donuts celebrated a grand opening KASEY GRAY INSURANCE AGENCY – STATE FARM • Group, Inc. • Rehabilitation & Performance • Town of Chandler at 850 N. Green River Rd. in Evansville with a 601 E. Boonville New Harmony Rd., Evansville, IN 47725 • Biagi, Chance, Cummins, London, Titzer, Inc. Institute, PSC. • TownePlace Suites by Marriott ribbon-cutting. Dunkin' Donuts presented a Kasey Gray 812-774-8466; [email protected] • BKD, LLP • Royal Crown Bottling Corp. • Wayback Burger check to Granted, a nonprofit organization. • BMG, Inc • Russell's Excavating & Septic Tanks, Inc. www.statefarm.com • Wayne's Appliance and Mattress Contact them at (856) 577-1106. • Bookkeeping & More Inc. • Schneider Funeral Home - • Wesselman Woods Nature Center LINCOLN FINANCIAL ADVISORS – DAVID HENZE • Boone Funeral Home, Inc. Norvell Chapel • Wolfe's Evansville Auto Auction, Inc. 101 Plaza E. Blvd., Ste. 116, Evansville IN 47715 • Bru Burger • Servpro West Evansville David Henze 812-449-3854; [email protected] • C. F. Industries, Inc. • C.E. Taylor Oil, Inc. New Member Profile, continued MCKEETHEN LAW OFFICE • Captain D's than when they walked in. Owning a small Why is the Evansville Region a great 1033 E. Mt. Pleasant Rd. Ste. A, Evansville IN 47725 • Children's Museum of Evansville (cMoe) business gives you the opportunity to make place to operate a business? Teresa McKeethen 812-319-3026; [email protected] • Commerce Bank people feel welcome, invited and important. Evansville is a growing, family-oriented • Consolidated Grain & Barge Soybean Processing Division That is a trait that will take you far, regardless community. The economy is thriving and the NORTH MAIN ANNEX GOURMET • Custom Cycle & Mobility Supply of the type of business or career you find CATERING AND DELI people who live here are loyal and support • Dean Bosler's Furniture Showroom yourself in. locally owned businesses. 701 N. Main St., Evansville, IN 47711 • Dunkin Donuts - First Ave. In your opinion what are three Narda Jones 812-250-4551; [email protected] • Dyna-Mech's Truck Service, Inc. What do you like most about the www.annexcatering.com ingredients for success? community in which you live? • Edward Jones - Financial Advisor - Brian Lowe Be humble, be grateful and be willing to put SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS • Ellis Park Racing Evansville is the best of a small town feel PALMER BARCLAY PUBLISHING - in the time it takes to make your vision a with bigger city opportunities, activities SABIC Innovative Plastics, the engineering • Environmental Management Consultants EVANSVILLE MAGAZINE reality. and entertainment. And, more importantly, polymers affiliate of Saudi Basic Industries Ed Collins 812-449-0408; [email protected] • Envolve Engineering LLC you do not have to look very far to find Corp., has opened a 3,000-sq-ft high- • Evansville Christian Life Center What has been one of your toughest challenges? individuals looking for ways to improve and performance polymers pilot plant at PARKINSON’S AWARENESS SUPPORT • Evansville Day School give back to our community. Evansville has Before opening, it was finding the right its Mount Vernon, Ind., facility. Sabic’s ASSOCIATION OF THE TRI-STATE (PASATS) • Evansville Goodwill Industries, Inc. an abundance of people who will give of location. Since opening, I have been investment in Posey County will be used in their time and resources to make Evansville a Kathy McMurray 812-297-8658; [email protected] • Evansville Magazine reassured over and again, I am in the Sabic plants all over the world. Contact them • Evansville Tool & Die, Inc. better place to live and raise a family. at (812) 831-7000 or online at perfect spot. PAUL’S PHARMACY • Foster O'Daniel Hambidge & Lynch Thank you, Gretchen Rutledge, owner of Opie & www.sabic.com 1150 S. Green River Rd., Evansville, IN 47715 • Freeman, Will & Niemeier, Inc. Eleanor's, for taking time to share with us! Jacob Mayer 812-962-3500; [email protected] • GAF www.paulsrx.com • GJS Sewing • Hasgoe Cleaning Systems, Inc. PERFECTION HYDRAULICS • Hearing Healthcare Center, Inc. 2220 Perfection Court, Evansville, IN 47711 • Horizon Contracting, Inc. FEATURE YOUR Kristi Klamer 812-473-0183; [email protected] • imi, Irving Materials Inc. www.perfhyd.com • Industrial Woodkraft, Inc. MILESTONE! REDSTITCH DIGITAL • Infinity Molding & Assembly, Inc. Let us help you spread the word about 104 N. 6th Ave., Evansville, IN 47710 • InfoServ, Inc. your next grand opening, anniversary, Todd Chase 812-618-3785; [email protected] • JL Farm Equipment Company groundbreaking, new location, www.redstitchdigital.com • John Conti, Coffee Company relocation, remodel or anything you • Locust Street Company, Inc./Gray Farm, Inc. need to celebrate! SERVPRO OF WEST EVANSVILLE • MadStache, Inc. Video Animation Web 1315 Read St., Unit C, Evansville, IN 47710 • Mainstream Fiber Networks To schedule your milestone, Danny Drewes 812-465-2500; [email protected] • Martin IP Law Group go to: • Matthew 25 AIDS Services Inc. www.swinchamber.com/member- THRYV MARKETING • McFadin Higgins & Folz benefits/get-noticed/ribbon-cuttings- Corrine Hurt 614-600-4838; [email protected] • MSD of Mt. Vernon milestones www.yellowpages.com • N.M. Bunge, Inc. PRESENTED BY: PRESENTED BY: SWIN CHAMBER SWIN CHAMBER NEWSMAKERS NEWSMAKERS JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT EVANSVILLE REGIONAL BUSINESS HALL OF FAME EVANSVILLE TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION HARDING SHYMANSKI & COMPANY Four laureates were selected for the 2020 Junior achievement Evansville Regional Business Hall of Fame. The 2020 Active Laureates are Daniel S. Hermann and Christina Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union appointed three new Mortgage Loan Lacy Bender, CPA, MBA, Michele Graham, CPA, MST, and Aaron Wilzbacher, Ryan. The 2020 Retired Laureates are Wendell Dixon and Norman P. Wagner. Laureates will be inducted into the JA Evansville Regional Business Hall of Fame at a Originators. CPA, were promoted to vice president roles in the Tax Department for celebration breakfast at 7 a.m. on March 19, 2020, at the Old National Events Plaza. Harding, Shymanski & Company’s Evansville headquarters. QUINTIN PIERCE DANIEL S. HERMANN: Interstate Finance, a small Evansville-based consumer finance company, to national prominence. Interstate/CrediThrift, the predecessor companies to Quintin Pierce joined ETFCU as a Mortgage Loan LACY BENDER PRESIDENT AMERICAN PATRIOT GROUP what was later American General and today as OneMain Financial, grew under Originator. The lifelong resident of Western Kentucky Lacy Bender joined the firm in 2007 and is a Daniel S. Hermann serves as President of American Patriot Group, LLC which his leadership from 500 employees in 31 states to becoming the second largest graduated from Union County High School and member of the firm’s Manufacturing and Wholesale is involved in the start-up and investment in companies. Graduating from consumer finance company in the U.S., with 1,400 employees, operating in attended Western Kentucky University, where he Distribution Team. Bender graduated from the Indiana State University Evansville (now the University of Southern Indiana) 42 states. Dixon served on the Board of Trustees and studied Finance and Economics. He was a Realtor University of Evansville in 2006 with a Bachelor of in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science Degree, Hermann began his career in public on the Board of Directors of Welborn Baptist Hospital, Evansville Chamber in the Western Kentucky markets before beginning Science degree in accounting and graduated from accounting with Harding Shymanski & Company and became a licensed of Commerce, Citizen’s National Bank, Tri-State Youth for Christ, Evansville’s his career in mortgage lending. Pierce will be based the University of Southern Indiana in 2008 with a Certified Public Accountant. In 1982, he joined Black Beauty Coal Company Future, and the American Financial Services Association, serving as chairman in ETFCU’s Downtown Office, adjacent to the Master’s degree in business administration. She is where he held various titles, including President and Chief Executive Officer. from 1984-85. He was also past president of the Welborn Baptist Hospital Civic Center at 728 Locust Street. He also will serve a member of the American Institute of Certified During his 23 years at Black Beauty, he was part of a successful team that Foundation. Dixon’s awards and community recognition include Lifetime Kentucky members. Public Accountants, the Indiana CPA Society, and grew the Company to the largest coal producer in the Illinois basin. In 2003, Rotarian, Distinguished Citizen Award- Buffalo Trace Council (1988) and A Network of Evansville Women. Bender currently Black Beauty was acquired by Peabody Energy and Hermann spent the next University of Southern Indiana Executive in Residence (1975). SHASTA LIGON serves on the Mater Dei Finance Committee, the Ronald McDonald House two years as Group Executive for Peabody’s Midwest Division. Hermann also Shasta Ligon was promoted to Mortgage Loan Board of Directors and Finance Committee, and the Resurrection Finance NORMAN P. WAGNER: SIGCORP served as Chief Executive Officer of AmeriQual Group, LLC (2005-2015). Originator at the main branch at 4401 Theater Drive Committee. AmeriQual, a food packaging company, is a leading supplier of field rations Norman P. Wagner was responsible for growing the utility provider SIGCORP, in Evansville. Ligon was born and raised in Nashville, now , a CenterPoint Energy Company, into a large Indiana-based to the Department of Defense and is a contract packager for major food Tennessee, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree MICHELE GRAHAM companies. Hermann has served on the Board of Directors of Deaconess public company. Wagner made tremendous contributions to SIGECO and from Middle Tennessee State University in Business Michele Graham joined the firm in 2009. She is a Health System, Fifth Third Bank Southern Indiana, Foresight Energy, because of his expertise and efforts; the Company is one of the nation’s lowest Administration with a major in Marketing. She has member of the firm’s Health Care and Affordable Evansville Catholic Foundation, The Boys & Girls Club, Evansville Regional cost energy providers. Prior to joining SIGECO, Wagner served as Works and been in the banking industry since 2010 and joined Care Act teams. She works closely with businesses, Business Committee, and on the Board of Visitors for both the University of Project Manager at Babcock and Wilcox. Wagner’s career began at SIGECO in ETFCU in June of 2017. For the past 11 years, she has nonprofit organizations, and individuals in the Southern Indiana and University of Evansville. He is also an actively engaged 1968 as the Director of Marketing. He worked his way up through the ranks resided in the Tri-State with her husband and three areas of tax planning and compliance. Graham member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. of the company to become Chairman of the Board, President and CEO in children. 1986. During his tenure, SIGECO grew from servicing 80,000 customers to graduated magna cum laude from the University of CHRISTINA RYAN: CEO THE WOMEN’S HOSPITAL Southern Indiana with a Bachelor of Science degree over 115,000 upon his retirement. Wagner’s vision and entrepreneurial spirit KEVIN KIRK In 1999, Christina Ryan was recruited to help develop the initial plans, manage was also the foundation of Southern Indiana Mineral and Southern Indiana in accounting. She has earned a Master of Science in the construction and open the Women’s Hospital in Evansville. Ryan was Kevin Kirk was promoted to Mortgage Loan Taxation degree from DePaul University. Graham is a Properties. Wagner was not only dedicated to the growth of SIGECO, but Originator, where he will help members with then appointed as CEO. During her tenure as CEO, Ryan has been recognized also to the growth of the Tri-state Community. His vision for the community member of the American Institute of Certified Public as a hospital and health care leader by Becker’s Hospital Review. Under her purchase, refinance and second mortgage lending Accountants, the Indiana CPA Society, and the Medical Group Management included the development of an economic development framework for our needs. The University of Southern Indiana graduate leadership, the Women’s Hospital has won numerous awards, such as Service area which gave birth to Vision 2000 and also game new life to the Old Post Association. She currently serves as the 1st Vice President/Membership Chair Excellence by JD Power (three-time winner) and a ranking on the Modern previously served ETFRCU as Employment for A Network of Evansville Women (ANEW) and was recently elected as their Office with his restoration project. Wagner was an inspiration and mentor Development and Sales Manager. He started his Healthcare: “Best Hospital to Work” list. Ryan received her Bachelor of Science to numerous Tristate leaders. He provided leadership to many organizations incoming president. She also serves on the Advisory Board for the Borrowed in Nursing with a minor in psychology from Elmhurst College and has also financial career with First Federal Savings Bank, Hearts Foundation and Board of Directors for Easterseals Rehabilitation including: the Metropolitan Evansville Chamber of Commerce, Indiana where he worked both as Training and Marketing received her Master of Health Administration at Indiana University. Ryan’s Electric Association, United Way of , Evansville Center. Previously, Graham has served on the Board of Directors for ANEW, civic and community involvement includes a long list of local organizations. Coordinator and Cash Management Supervisor. Kirk Warrick Public Education Foundation, Pulmonary Fibrosis Partners, Joshua Industrial Foundation, University of Evansville Board of Trustees, Ohio Valley is active with Youth First and Habitat for Humanity. She actively serves on the boards of Welborn Baptist Foundation, Building Electric Corporation, Edison Electric Institute, Indiana State Chamber of Academy, Warrick County 4-H Council. Healthier Communities, Leadership Evansville, Secretary Advisory Council for Commerce, Deaconess Hospital Service Corporation and the Indiana Gas Infant Mortality and The American Hospital Association Governing Council Association. In 1989, he won the Buffalo Trace Council of the Boy Scouts of AARON WILZBACHER for Maternal Child Health. Ryan’s community leadership also includes service MARTHA AHLERS America Distinguished Citizen’s Award for his contributions. He was counted Aaron Wilzbacher joined the firm in 2006 and as the Southwest Region chair for the March of Dimes. Ryan’s awards and Martha Ahlers was selected as Board Chair for the as one of the top 1000 CEOs in the country by Business Week magazine. specializes in state and local taxation as well as sales accomplishments include being appointed to the Advisory Committee on Equipment Leasing and Finance Association during tax. He is a member of the firm’s Manufacturing Infant Mortality, Spirit of Women Next Generation of Women’s Health Leaders its 58th Annual Convention in October. Ahlers, and Wholesale Distribution team. Wilzbacher Award, March of Dimes Nurse Recognition Award, United Way Gold Award, President of United Leasing & Finance in Evansville, SCOTT KINNEY graduated from the University of Southern Indiana Indian State Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis Society Recognition Award, Athena will serve during the next 12 months. Ahlers has Scott Kinney was named CEO and Director of the with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. He Award, and the Leadership Evansville – Individual Achievement Award in more than two decades of commercial leasing and Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library. Kinney is a member of the American Institute of Certified Health and Social Services. finance experience. She joined United Leasing & previously served as the Director of the Mobile Public Finance in 1996. In her current role as President, Public Accountants and the Indiana CPA Society. WENDELL DIXON: INTERSTATE FINANCE/CREDITHIFT Library in Mobile, Alabama. Prior to his tenure in her areas of direct involvement include sales, risk He currently serves as Treasurer for Big Brothers Big Mobile, Kinney served as Director of the Sweetwater FINANCIAL management, marketing, credit, operations and Sisters of the Ohio Valley Board of Directors and is a County Library System in Green River, Wyoming. human resources. Prior to her promotion to President, she served as Vice member of St. Peter and Paul’s Finance Committee. He has previously served Wendell Dixon was a true visionary for Interstate Finance/CrediThrift and as the Director of the Chadron Public Library Financial, demonstrating substantial management and organizational acumen President & Chief Operating Officer. An active participant in ELFA, Ahlers as Treasurer for the Youth Service Bureau Board of Directors. in Chadron, Nebraska. Kinney received his Bachelor has served on the ELFA Board of Directors since 2014. In addition to her allowing the company to achieve a significant national presence and creating of Business Administration and Psychology from hundreds of jobs in the Evansville community. Starting as a management current position on the ELFA Board, Ahlers is a member of ELFA’s Executive, Kearney University and his Master of Library and Nominating and Personnel Committees. She previously served on the Fair CAROL MCCLINTOCK trainee in 1946, he was promoted to chairman and CEO in 1973. He led Information Science from Florida State University. A national search for Business Practices Committee. From 2015 to 2016, Ahlers was Chair of F.C. Tucker Emge Real Estate Agent Carol McClintock EVPL’s new CEO-Director began in July 2019. Kinney will begin his role as LeasePAC, ELFA’s nonpartisan federal political action committee. Ahlers was presented the Indiana University Bicentennial EVPL’s CEO-Director by mid-January 2020, following the departure of Cynthia also has been active with the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. Medal by trustee Pat Shoulders, on behalf of IU Sturgis Landrum in June 2019. Marcia Learned Au has served as the interim In 2018, she served as the ELFA Board Liaison to the Foundation. She has President Michael S. McRobbie. The Bicentennial CEO-Director during the transition period. Evansville Vanderburgh Public contributed to multiple Foundation studies, including “State of the Equipment Medal was awarded to 10 graduates that the university Library includes eight locations throughout Vanderburgh County, immediate Finance Industry” and “U.S. Equipment Finance Market Study.” She also has felt had contributed greatly to their community. There access to hundreds of thousands of digital resources, and a dedicated team of participated in the Industry Future Council and supports the Foundation are 10 recipients that all reside in Vanderburgh SWIN CHAMBER library professionals. For more information, visit evpl.org. AMBASSADORS OF THE as a donor. Ahlers has been involved in numerous civic and community County and there will be other medalists in other MONTH organizations. counties in the state. OCTOBER 2019 To feature your new hires or promotions in the Thank you for your engagement in the business community! next digital newsletter email a short description COLE CRAVEN and photo to: [email protected]. Slade Print PRESENTED BY: PRESENTED BY: SWIN CHAMBER SWIN CHAMBER NEWSMAKERS NEWSMAKERS SOUTH WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS CARTS GONE WILD ROB WEDDING BKD CPAS & ADVISORS SWC (South Western Communications) made one key hire and one key Carts Gone Wild, a Haubstadt company that specializes in sales and service of Rob Wedding, partner at BKD CPAs & Advisors, BKD CPAs and Advisors made a number of new hires and promotions. promotion: golf carts, made a key hire and a promotion: received the 2019 University of Southern Indiana Among the promotions, Brad Phillips is now Tax Senior Associated II; Aaron Romain College of Business Distinguished ANGELA MAYFIELD Reynolds, Audit Senior Manager; Ashley Dye, Audit Senior Manager; Sam MATT SCHEESSELE Accountant Award. The award was announced by last Harris, Audit Senior Manager; Ryan Eichmiller, Tax Manager; Lauren Beabout, Angela Mayfield joined SWC as Marketing Manager. Matt Scheessele joined Carts Gone Wild as General year’s recipient, Michelle R. Schroeder, chief financial Tax Manager; Kyle Hoeing, Auditor Senior Association; Caitlin Chestnut, Mayfield will use her years of marketing expertise Manager. A graduate of Memorial High School officer of Kimball International, Inc. Wedding, USI Audit Senior Associate; Ashley Adler, Tax Senior Associate. to lead the efforts of the company’s overall strategic and the University of Southern Indiana, Scheessele Class of 1984, has extensive experience in the field of branding and communications efforts. Covering the golfed on the USI men’s team and later coached the public accounting in the manufacturing, distribution nine locations of SWC, Mayfield’s focus will include Screaming Eagles from 2002 to 2008. He later served and construction industries, as well as with complex Nashville, Atlanta, Chattanooga, Indianapolis, as General Manager of Cambridge Golf Course for corporate structures and private equity-backed Decatur, Alabama, Louisville, and Corporate nine years. companies. He is a regional industry leader for BKD National Manufacturing Headquarters in Evansville. & Distribution Group and a member of BKD National Construction & Real Estate Group. He is a member of the Tri-State Indiana Chapter of Construction Financial Management Association, the American Institute of CPAs, Indiana MITCHELL OSTERHAGE JAMI ALLEN CPA Society and Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants. Wedding Mitchell Osterhage is SWC’s new Northern Region Jami Allen was promoted to Controller at Carts Gone is a licensed CPA in Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Service Manager. Osterjage started with SWC of Wild. She was previously a Marketing Specialist with Massachusetts, and is a frequent speaker at various industry groups and Evansville in April of 2014. He spent the past five the company. Allen graduated from the University of teaches at both internal and external seminars. Wedding is a member and past years specializing in multiple systems, with a focus BRAD AARON ASHLEY DYE Southern Indiana in 2001 with a BS in Accounting. chairman of the Romain College’s Accounting Circle, a past board member PHILLIPS REYNOLDS on healthcare. His certifications include Rauland She previously worked for 5/3 Bank from 2001-2015 and finance committee member of Methodist Hospital, and a past member of R4, R4000, and Responder 5. He has installed and in various positions including AVP/Financial Center the finance committee at Reitz Memorial High School. serviced systems at SWC customer sites throughout Manager and Mortgage Loan officer, and Evansville Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. Teachers Federal Credit Union from 2015-2017 as Mortgage Loan Officer. She is past president of LINDSAY BLESSINGER CHARLES Gibson County United Way, past Treasurer of Gibson Lindsay Blessinger Charles received the 2019 A MATTHEW 25 AIDS SERVICES County Chamber of Commerce and Gibson County Habitat for Humanity, and Network of Evansville Women (ANEW) Woman Matthew 25 AIDS Services made new hires for its Henderson and Evansville past Gibson County Economic Development Corporation board member. of Action award. The Woman of Action award is offices. given “to recognize members whom have exhibited outstanding achievement in either volunteer BRITTANY LOVELESS BRAD TABER commitment, professional accomplishment, personal Brittany Loveless joined the team at Matthew 25 AIDS Brad Taber joined Field & Main Bank as Director of accomplishment, or a combination of these areas. The Services, Inc. as a CMA at the Henderson office. She Information Technology, VP. He previously served recipient of this award goes above and beyond the SAM HARRIS R YA N LAUREN is part of the clinic team with a main on delivering as Vice President of Information Technology / norm.” Charles is an attorney with Sheets Charles & EICHMILLER BEABOUT patient-centered quality care to Matthew 25 patients. Information Security Officer at First Federal Savings Charles, which specializes in elder law in Evansville. Bank of Washington in Washington, Indiana. He She is a graduate of North High School and Indiana University, along with the will be responsible for execution of all Information Thomas E. Cooley Law School at Western Michigan University. Technology strategic and operational objectives, oversight of infrastructure, equipment, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements, and management BRETT SCHULTHEIS CASSIE BANKS of the Information Technology department. Taber Brett Schultheis, CPCU, CWCA, AAI, of Schultheis earned his undergraduate degree from Purdue University in 2010 with a Insurance Agency Inc. in Evansville, received the Cassie Banks is the new CMA at the Evansville clinic, Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management Technology. He 2019 Big I Indiana Harry P. Cooper, Jr. Industry joining the team with a main focus deliver patient- earned the designation of Master of Information Technology from Virginia Award. The award, presented by the Independent centered quality care to Matthew 25 patients. Tech University in 2018. Taber is also actively engaged in his community Insurance Agents of Indiana (IIAI), is bestowed in and church, serving as Evansville Christian School Boys Soccer Head Coach. memory of Harry P. Cooper, Jr., an Indiana insurance KYLE HOEING CAITLIN ASHLEY In 2017 as well as 2018, Taber was awarded the Positive Educator Award professional who strongly believed in demonstrating CHESTNUT ADLER by graduating seniors of Washington High School for his involvement with integrity while conducting business and serving Among the new hires, Emmalee Giesler is Audit Associate; Corey Hostetler, coaching high school soccer. one’s community. In addition to his role as president Audit Associate; and Sierra Voegerl, Tax Associate. of Schultheis Insurance Agency, Inc., Schultheis served on the Raintree Girl Scout Council, the Buffalo Trace Council for Boy BLAKE REARDEN DEREK ELSTON Scouts, Evansville Day School, Inc., Vanderburgh County. Redevelopment Blake Rearden joined the team as Eligibility Specialist United Fidelity Bank, based in Evansville, hired Derek Elston, former Indiana Commission, and the Tri-State Better Business Bureau. He is currently IIAI in the Henderson office. She will work to ensure University basketball player, as the Community Development Officer for State National Director. Schultheis Insurance Agency, Inc. is a family owned program and service eligibility and compliance, as United Fidelity’s Carmel, Indiana Regional Operations. A native of Tipton, business established in 1944 by Frank M. Schultheis, Sr. The independent well as Ryan White eligibility and reporting. Indiana, Elston played four years for the Hoosiers and was a member of insurance agency employs over 60 associates, with two locations in Evansville, the 2013 Big Ten Championship squad and the 2012 Sweet Sixteen team. Indiana, and branch offices in Mount Vernon, Indiana, and Greenwood, Following his playing career at IU, Elston played professionally overseas for Indiana. two seasons. In 2015, Elston returned to the Hoosiers as the Director of Player Development. Elston holds a bachelor’s degree in Sports Communication Broadcast and a master’s degree in Sports Administration. EMMALEE COREY SIERRA GIESLER HOSTETLER VOEGERL KAITLYN KASSEL KATIE TURNER Kaitlyn Kassel, previously an assistant with F.C. Kathryn (Katie) Turner joined AXIOM as a Media Tucker Commercial, joined F.C. Tucker Emge Strategist focusing on all aspects of the media residential real estate team, working out of the Eagle planning and implementation processes. She is a BYRIDER OF EVANSVILLE Crest office. Kassel is a graduate of the University sophomore at the University of Evansville, and a Byrider, one of America’s largest integrated used car dealerships and franchise of Southern Indiana with a bachelor’s degree in member of the Women’s Swimming team. Katie is also systems, presented the Most Improved Award to the Evansville franchise location located marketing and an accounting minor. a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and serves at 2116 N. First Avenue. The most improved award, presented at an annual convention on the executive committee as the Historian. The in Amelia Island, Florida, was granted to dealerships that demonstrated the most Seymour, Indiana, native intends to graduate in May improvement from 2018 to 2019, the 30th since Byrider began franchising locations. 2022 with a degree in public relations and marketing. The local franchise is run by Roy Wagner and Managing Partner Terry Gerhart. JOIN US FOR AN INFORMATIVE AND FUN EVENING DECEMEBER 11 AT THE HOLIDAY INN AIRPORT!

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