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

#shopsmall this Holiday Season greater evansville SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY IS NOVEMBER 30 November New

Shoppers at Elements Design Studio on Small Business Saturday 2018 in . Member Profile: greater evansville Photo: DOWNTOWN EVANSVILLE - Economic Improvement District. Evansville Protestant greater evansville Home THE President & CEO Letter New Member Profile LIFESTYLE HEALTH Thankful for CHAMBER our region The Southwest Chamber is pleased to introduce Lifestyle ASSOCIATION Health Plans as a unique health benefits program designed for Chamber members to address the underlying causes of the rise in healthcare s we close in on the Thanksgiving PROGRAM costs - employee health behaviors. This program is made available holiday, I take this opportunity to through a partnership with NFP. Areflect on the many reasons I’m grateful to be of this region. Greater Evansville WHAT MAKES LIFESTYLE HEALTH DIFFERENT? is a very special place to build a career, enjoy • Level-funded major medical plan designs a rich family and to truly “Live, Work and • Underwritten by “A” rated carriers Play.” Your Southwest Indiana Chamber • Member savings averaging 5-15% in most cases appreciates the opportunity to advance the Let's welcome Evansville Protestant • Integrated wellness incentives and cash-rewards region by representing your interests through Home as a new member to the • Up to a $500 deductible credit available to all wellness participants our public policy efforts, business growth Southwest Indiana Chamber. Evansville • Integrated concierge telemedicine, outpatient lab and diabetic services, talent and inclusion initiatives, and A message from Protestant Home is located at 3701 supply benefits regional leadership. Washington Ave. in Evansville and can be The Chamber works in alignment with TARA BARNEY reached at (812) 476-3360 or online at President & CEO WHAT IS LEVEL FUNDED? others in the business and public sectors to www.evansvilleprotestanthome.org. Level-funded plans are essentially pre-packaged self-insured health keep our region moving forward. Our most Read on as Katrinka Rynder tells us more plans, with low attachment stop-loss coverage. For many groups, pressing “opportunity” is filling our talent about Evansville Protestant Home! level-funded plans reduce healthcare spend significantly versus a pipeline. If we are to grow as a region, the fully insured ACA small group plan. And because of their structure, level- availability of talent is essential. How we Tell us about Evansville Protestant Home and the funded plans do not have the volatility in monthly cash flows, associated position our region as a welcoming and inclusive community, one that services you offer. with self-insured plans, that can cripple a small business. offers opportunity for all, and one where people choose to start careers, We were established in 1923. That makes us one of the oldest can stand out, and will choose to stay, is our greatest opportunity. facilities in Evansville. The Evansville Protestant Home is one of HERE’S HOW A LEVEL-FUNDED PLAN WORKS: Community leaders throughout the region are aligned around this the few nursing homes in Evansville that offers both assisted Level-funded plans are underwritten, health applications are required. living and 24-hour comprehensive/skilled nursing care all in priority. For larger groups applications can be avoided the same facility. It is so wonderful that couples who have if two years of claims history Research shows that millennials and Gen Z are a key population different care needs can live together in the same facility. can be provided. demographic. In fact, they are already the largest part of our workforce today and in the coming years. They choose to work in places that are What inspired you to invest your time and resources in this business? welcoming, rich in culture and diverse; not just in terms of ethnicity but A career in senior living has always been my dream profession. also in entertainment and educational opportunities, places of faith and When the opportunity presented itself to work at the worship, and easy access to trails and parks, walkable downtowns and Protestant Home I jumped on it. What a wonderful facility to other “quality of place” assets. be employed with while working your dream job. I love the The E is for Everyone initiative is an important part of how we tell our generation that lives here. The stories and wisdom that you “story,” that of our people, our unique assets, our neighborhoods and hear every day are inspiring. No matter what kind of mood you our top employers. If you have not been to the website recently, look. are in that day – the residents ALWAYS put a smile on your face. I’m impressed by the many recent additions. This site is yours to use, to They have taught me to slow down and enjoy life, contribute to and to inform. It is intended to be a resource for citizens, for to always remember the “small things in life” can have the future citizens and for our employers. It is becoming a high impact tool biggest impact. for recruiting future residents of our region and equally important, the What career advice would you give the younger talent that our employers are seeking. generation interested in this type of work? FOR MORE You too can help us tell your story. Visit www.eisforeveryone.com Do what you love and love what you do. Have a heart for INFORMATION, service and a love for people. CONTACT: today and find your place in the work of connecting, contributing and In your opinion, what are three ingredients for JESSICA ELLIOTT celebrating our region! Follow us on social media and send us your feedback. Ask your company to link to the E is for Everyone website success? 812.422.4000 1. Love what you do to ensure that visitors, employees and prospective employees can learn [email protected] 2. Always give 110% Helping our about us. We’ve got a lot to be thankful for this season. I’m especially 3. Learn to not take everything personally grateful that I get to call our region “home.” Together we thrive! members thrive! What has been one of your toughest challenges? #TogetherWeThrive Caring too much and wanting to fix everything. I tend to run at

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FIELD & MAIN INSURANCE Field & Main Insurance celebrated a relocation at 5401 Vogel Rd., Ste. 840 in Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. Field & Main Insurance continues to serve both the Henderson and Evansville communities. DIAMOND VALLEY FEDERAL Contact them at (812) 473-8960 or online at CREDIT UNION Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union www.fieldandmaininsurance.com. celebrated a grand opening at 7833 IN-66 in Newburgh with a ribbon-cutting. Diamond Valley looks forward to serving Warrick County residents, who became eligible for Diamond Valley membership in early June. #shopsmall Coffee + Goods at 223 Main St. Contact them at (812) 425-5152 or online at “Small Business Saturday is our most successful shopping day of the year,” said Vaught. “We see www.diamondvalleyfcu.org. many new shoppers in our store wanting to shop small and support local shops and our makers. We typically see sales figures eight times higher than a normal Saturday.” this Holiday Season The Southwest Indiana Chamber encourages its members to shop small, not just during the holidays but year-round, and also encourages them to get involved in Small Business Saturday by SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY going to American Express’s website and utilize the tools there to promote the day by becoming a Neighborhood Champion. IS NOVEMBER 30 Following are some interesting notes from American Express’s website OPIE AND ELEANOR'S regarding Small Business Saturday: Opie and Eleanor's celebrated a grand • In 2018 U.S. consumers reported spending an estimated $17.8 billion at independent retailers opening at 3033 W. Maryland in Evansville and restaurants on SBS — a record high. with a ribbon-cutting. Opie and Eleanor's ith the holidays just around the corner, local officials are once again promoting • Over the years, SBS spending has now reached a reported estimate of $103 billion since it HILTON GARDEN INN - EAST is a gift and home boutique located on shopping small businesses as a way to help neighborhood merchants and began in 2010 — that’s $103 billion over just nine days. Hilton Garden Inn - East celebrated a multi- Evansville's west side. Contact them at (812) boost the local economy during the busiest buying season of the year. • Roughly 96% of consumers who reported shopping on SBS said the day makes them want to million dollar renovation at 220 Eagle Crest 455-2504 or at www.opieandeleanors.com. Adam Trinkel, marketing and events manager for the DOWNTOWN “shop small” all year long, not just during the holiday season. Drive in Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. WEVANSVILLE Economic Improvement District (EID), said promoting shopping at the Hilton Garden Inn - East is centrally located • In 2011 the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution in support of the initiative, and to smaller stores in town is something that is advocated all year long, but after American Express with easy access to Interstate 69, only 10 date officials in all 50 states participate. minutes from downtown Evansville. Contact launched Small Business Saturday (SBS) nine years ago, the spotlight on local shops gets much On its website, American Express said it is proud to back SBS and the Shop Small Movement them at (812) 476-4000. brighter as the holiday season approaches. because it realizes that it not only supports local economies, it promotes more vibrant In 2014 the Southwest Indiana Chamber started the Downtown Alliance, which began communities. the local SBS involvement. The EID was formed in November 2017 and took over the SBS FEATURE YOUR initiatives for Downtown Evansville, including the support and promotion of businesses downtown. This will be the sixth year of SBS involvement in Downtown Evansville. Other RESOURCES MILESTONE! communities throughout the Southwest Indiana region also plan to hold similar SBS events. www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/shop-small/ Let us help you spread the word about your next grand opening, anniversary, “We work collaboratively with our downtown merchants to plan and implement SBS,” Trinkel facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturday/ said. “Mayor Lloyd Winnecke will issue a proclamation resolving that Nov. 30 be recognized groundbreaking, new location, twitter.com/AmericanExpress relocation, remodel or anything you EVANSVILLE TOWNHOMES as Small Business Saturday in the city of Evansville. Most of our efforts will focus around instagram.com/ShopSmall/ need to celebrate! Evansville Townhomes celebrated a digital marketing, social media and TV and radio appearances. We used digital billboards groundbreaking at 500 SE 10th St. in Evansville throughout Evansville in 2018 to promote SBS.” 21 Simple Ideas for a Successful Small Business Saturday with a ribbon-cutting. Advantix Development To schedule your milestone, The EID, in coordination with downtown businesses, will host this year’s event, called “Shop www.entrepreneur.com/article/285606 Corp. is providing affordable housing go to: units for families, a community center for Small, Dine Small.” The event, to be held on Nov. 30, is designed to encourage the community Small Business Saturday 2019: www.swinchamber.com/member- neighborhood recreation and rehabilitation to shop and dine local at Evansville downtown businesses. Trinkel said that downtown The Ultimate Guide for Small Business Owners benefits/get-noticed/ribbon-cuttings- of 30 additional homes. Contact them at (812) businesses welcome the many new faces they see on the Saturday following Thanksgiving and www.fundera.com/blog/small-business-saturday milestones 428-8500 or www.advantixcorp.com. report higher sales figures on SBS. One such example is Heather Vaught, owner of River City • Junior League of Evansville • Regency Properties New MemberNew Profile, Member continued Profile, continued • Just Rennie's, LLC • Riney Hancock CPAs PSC NEW MEMBERS • Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP • Roca Bar North • Keller Schroeder & Associates, Inc. • Rotary Club of Evansville Morning full speed – I forget to slow down and breathe. • Kemper CPA Group, LLP Club Why is the Evansville region a great place to SEPTEMBER WAVE IT AWAY • Kempf's Donut Bank Bakeries, Inc. • Schultheis Insurance Agency, Inc. operate a business? 909 A S. Kenmore Dr., Evansville, IN 47714 Diamond • Sebree Consulting, LLC BARTON MALOW This is an exciting time in Evansville. The leadership in Stephen W. Rogers 812-602-4160; [email protected] • Lensing Wholesale, Inc. • Serendipity Designs & Decor 117 SE 4th St., Evansville, IN 47708 Evansville has done a great job in promoting the city. • Lieberman Technologies • Sign Crafters, Inc. There is a vibrant buzz in Evansville. Craig Eckert 812-746-7142; [email protected] • Lincolnland Economic • Skanska www.bartonmalow.com Development Corporation • Southwestern Healthcare, Inc. What do you like most about the community MEMBER RENEWALS • Lloyd's Ice Cream, Inc. • Stephen Libs Finer Chocolates in which you live? GEUSS BEAUTY SUPPLY SEPTEMBER • Lochmueller Group • SVN/The Monti Group Evansville is a phenomenal city. There is something for 2916 A Covert Ave., Evansville, IN 47714 • Acute Lawn and Landscape, LLC • Lucas Oil Center 1 • Telescope Data Services, LLC every generation here. The people are kind and friendly. Gayle Adcock 812-425-6805; [email protected] • Aerotek at Toyota • Manpower • The AME Group We truly care about our friends and neighbors. • Maple Hill Engineering, LLC • The Arc of Evansville GOLDEN ROSE FLORALS & EVENTS • Albion Fellows Bacon Center Is there anything else you would like to share? • Alliance Coal • Merrill Lynch • Torian Insurance 612 Main St., New Harmony, IN 47631 The residents here can turn any day into a wonderful day • Ambassador Travel & Cruises • Mesker Park Zoo • Townsquare Media, Inc. with just a smile. There are countless ways anyone can Stephanie Cole 812-682-5027; [email protected] • AmeriQual Group, LLC • Midwest Telecom Communications, Inc. • Tri-State Bearing Company, Inc. • Anchor Industries, Inc. • Mills Body Shop • Tri-State Better Business Bureau give back here. We have our “Wellness Trail” for which we INNOVATIVE COMPUTING SYSTEMS • Morley • Tri-State Fire Protection, Inc. are currently accepting monetary donations. Every day 4 Chestnut St., Evansville IN 47713 • Atlas World Group, Inc. • Bauer's Grove Bauerhaus, Inc. • Mt. Vernon Auto Parts • Tri-State Trophies we are actively seeking volunteers. Even if you think you Keith Gander 812-962-1309; [email protected] • Blankenberger Bros., Inc. • Nerdz World, LLC • Trivalence Technologies LLC have nothing to give – you might be surprised how very www.careconnectapp.com • Bonefish Grill • Norman Painting • Turoni's Pizzery & Brewery little it takes. Volunteering can be as simple as reading to • Boy Scouts of America • Nussmeier Engraving Company, Inc. • Umbach & Associates, LLP a resident, calling bingo or simply sharing a talent. Reach KETRON AGENCIES • Brandeis Machinery & Supply Corp. • Old Fashion Candy Company • University of Southern Indiana 600 N. Weinbach Ave., Ste. 660, Evansville, IN 47711 out and let us talk with you about all the opportunities. • Bucks and Jakes Outfitters, LLC. • Headquarters • Valero Renewables One of the perks of my job is giving tours. I love showing Vickie Ketron 812-909-4003; [email protected] • Orangetheory Fitness • WB Koester Construction LLC • Budget Blinds off our building. Stop by or call and let me show you how • Business Environments • Orthopaedic Associates, Inc. • WEHT Local & Local 7 WTVW MAINSTREAM FIBER NETWORK wonderful it is. We would love to hear from you! • Catholic Diocese of Evansville • PAR Consulting • William Wilson Auction Realty Inc. 8887 High Pointe Dr., Ste. F, Newburgh, IN 47630 • Charter Communications • PeopleReady • Within Sight, LLC Thank you, Katrinka Rynder of Evansville Protestant Home, for Lindsey Alvey 812-720-9423; [email protected] • Clark Security/Ira E. Clark Detective Agency, Inc. • Port of Indiana - Mt. Vernon • WNIN Tri-State Public Media, Inc. taking time to share with us! www.msfiber.net • Columbia Title • Prolam Products • Woodward Commercial Realty, Inc. • Connections Deaf Centers • ProMark • Ziemer Funeral Homes

MISTER B’S (EVANSVILLE) • Crescent Plastics • Raben Tire Company, Inc. • Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders 1340 Hirschland Rd., Evansville, IN 47715 • Data Link Communications of Indiana, Inc. • Red Spot Paint & Varnish Co., Inc. Josh Melton 812-402-2090; [email protected] • David Matthews Associates • Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC NATION’S MEDICINES • Devine Painting 4849 Pollack Ave., Evansville, IN 47715 • Elite Environmental & Safety Services, Inc. DECEMBER 11 | 5 - 6:30 PM | HOLIDAY INN AIRPORT Mark Haywood 812-962-4664; [email protected] • ELKO • Elpers Truck Equipment PIA AUTOMATION US • Empire Contractors, Inc. 5825 Old Boonville Hwy, Evansville, IN 47715 • Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital Julie Goedde 812-485-5500; [email protected] • Energy Systems Group, LLC www.piagroup.com • ERA First Advantage Realty • Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau PURDUE MANUFACTURING EXTENSION • Evansville Courier & Press PARTNERSHIP (MEP) • Evansville Sheet Metal Works 318 Main St., Ste. 500, Evansville, IN 47708 • Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Jake Ward 812-430-0102; [email protected] • Farm Boy Foodservice www.mep.purdue.edu • Fielding Court Apartments • Fine & Hatfield, A Professional Corp. RAMTEC INDUSTRIES • First Federal Savings Bank 120 E. Louisiana St., Evansville, IN 47711 • Fourth Street Accounting Solutions Rick Bogacki 812-207-1939; [email protected] • Gilda's Club Evansville www.ramtecindustries.com • Gray Loon Marketing Group, Inc. • Hafer PSC RESILIENT HR • Hardee's (Sandy's Associates, Inc.) FOOD | MUSIC NETWORKING Owensboro, KY 42302 • Harding, Shymanski & Company, P.S.C. BEVERAGES HOTEL TOURS Rob Carlton 270-925-3700; [email protected] • Haynie Travel www.resilienthr.com • Hearing & Speech Associates, Inc. • Hilliard Lyons, a Baird Company THREE BIRD SWAN CONSULTING GROUP • Hi-Tech Sheet Metal, Inc. Heather Deal 812-484-2162; [email protected] • Hoosier Accounts Service www.threebirdswan.com • IBEW Local 16 • Indiana Tube Corp. TOMMY’S EXPRESS CARWASH- NEWBURGH • InGen Technologies, Inc. 7950 Orchard Lane, Newburgh, IN 47630 • J. Trockman & Sons, Inc. JINGLEFOR MORE EVENT INFORMATION, SPONSORSHIPSMINGLE & RESERVATIONS, CONTACT: Karen Robinson: 812-425-8147 | [email protected] or Tina Fuhrer: 812-598-8505 | [email protected] Derek Stacey 618-252-0490; [email protected] • J.E. Shekell, Inc. www.swinchamber.com/events www.tommys-express.com • Jani-Clean PRESENTED BY: PRESENTED BY: SWIN CHAMBER SWIN CHAMBER NEWSMAKERS NEWSMAKERS MARK MARCHINO LEGENCE BANK FIELD & MAIN BANK MATTHEW 25 AIDS SERVICES, INC. Mark Marchino, DPT, joined the University of Field & Main Bank announced new hires in Lexington and Henderson: Evansville as Director of Clinical Education. TIFFANY EADES JOHN DUNN Marchino will supervise clinical course work in Tiffany Eades was named Business Development KIM FARMER John Dunn joined the team at Matthew 25 AIDS the DPT program as well as perform teaching Officer for the Cross Pointe Branch of Legence Kim Farmer joined Field & Main Bank as Vice Services, Inc. as the new Community Services responsibilities in many areas including orthopaedic Bank. Eades had been a Training & Development President, Mortgage Loan Officer for the Lexington Coordinator. The Evansville resident is in the and sports physical therapy, modalities, industrial Specialist. She has more than 18 years of corporate Market. Farmer brings over 40 years of lending and process of getting his Master’s degree in Public rehab, research, management, health care training, business development, sales and public banking experience to the Field & Main team. She Health from Purdue University. Dunn will work administration, health policy, and leadership. relations experience. She also served as an adjunct previously served as a Vice President, Mortgage to increase Matthew 25 AIDS Services’ presence in Marchino earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy communication instructor at Ivy Tech Community Lender for Community Ventures in Lexington. the communities that we serve, including planning degree from the University of Montana, Master of College for more than 10 years. Eades’ community Farmer will be working with clients to determine fundraising events and engaging the community in Health Science degree from University of , Bachelor of Science involvement includes A Network of Evansville the best home loan product for their purchase or events. in physical therapy degree from , and an Associate of Women, Association of Talent Development, refinance in addition to offering other bank products. Science degree from Olney Central College. He brings with him experience Evansville Day School volunteer and SWIN Chamber of Commerce. Eades is a Farmer attended both the University of Kentucky and LEONE HLOKO in health care executive leadership roles as well as management expertise 2001 graduate of Murray State University, earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s Midway College. Leone Hloko joined the team at Matthew 25 AIDS in hospital and health care operations. Marchino has achieved Board degree in organizational communication. Services, Inc. as Youth Outreach Specialist. He is Certification as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (1995-2015). He is actively TYLER TERAWOOD originally from Southern Africa and currently lives involved in orthopaedic patient care at ProgressiveHealth and has served on BRIAN OWEN Tyler Terawood joined as a Relationship Banker at in Newburgh. Hloko’s duties include helping navigate the Board of Directors for several school-, church-, and community-based Brian Owen was named VP Commercial Lending the new Lexington banking center. Terawood brings and support newly diagnosed and at-risk patients. He nonprofit organizations. The DPT program is housed at the Stone Family for Legence Bank’s Cross Pointe Branch on 7325 over 5 years of retail banking experience to the team. will use different platforms, such as social media, to Center for Health Sciences in downtown Evansville. This state-of-the-art East Virginia Street in Evansville. Owen has been in In his new role, Terawood will assist clients with connect with the youth in the area. facility provides unique opportunities for interprofessional education and banking for 23 years in commercial lending. Most day-to-day transactions, such as cashing checks, collaboration. recently, he was VP, Commercial Loan Officer at making deposits and withdrawing funds. Terawood Independence Bank in Henderson, KY. Owen has earned an Associates of Arts and Sciences in Fashion served in many roles within the financial industry Merchandising from the Art Institute of Ohio- JACKSON KELLY PLLC LUCAS UNDERWOOD including branch manager, consumer lending and Cincinnati. Lucas Underwood joined the Business Development mortgage lending. Owen’s community involvement LUCERO TENNIS team at Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union includes United Way of Henderson County, Board ADDISON BRADLEY Lucero Tennis joined Jackson Kelly PLC as an after previously serving as branch manager for of Director, Treasurer; Henderson Regional Hospital Foundation, Board of Addison Bradley joins Field & Main as Human attorney. Tennis, a native of Mount Carmel, Illinois, the organization’s Fort Branch, Indiana, office. In Director; Member of the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church and the Catholic Resources Officer. She previously served as an is a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky his new role, Underwood will be responsible for Business Leaders Organization. He was inducted into the Henderson County Onboarding and Frontline Recruiting Specialist for College of Law who will concentrate on labor and developing business at ETFCU’s 21 locations in High School Sports Hall of Fame in 2012 for basketball achievements. Owen Atria Senior Living in Louisville. Bradley will support employment matters. While in law school, she was a Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. Underwood, is a 1995 graduate of Murray State University, earning his Bachelor’s degree in and implement Human Resource initiatives and Senior Staff Editor of the Kentucky Journal of Equine, an Evansville native, is a graduate of North High Psychology and a minor in Finance. He also graduated from LSU Graduate systems, service as a reference on internal policies and Agriculture & Natural Resources Law and a member School and the University of Southern Indiana with School of Banking in 2013. Owen is a graduate of Leadership Evansville and a procedures for staff and will be actively involved in of the Trial Advocacy Board. She received her a degree in marketing and public relations. He has graduate of the Henderson Leadership Initiative. the organization’s recruiting process. She graduated Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Illinois University in eight years’ experience in the financial industry after serving 10 years in food from Western Kentucky University in 2018 with a Carbondale in paralegal studies with a concentration and beverage, including stints at Biaggi’s and Victoria National. Underwood Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration. in pre-law and a minor in political science. is active with the Lions Club, Borrowed Hearts, Santa Clothes Club, and Boy MEREDITH DIXON She was a member of the Dean’s List and the President’s List. Bradley resides in Scouts of America. Megan Paul took his position as manager at Fort Branch Meredith Dixon has joined the team at Habitat for Henderson. after previously working out of the Princeton office. Paul is a graduate of Humanity of Evansville. Dixon serves as the Volunteer Seventy attorneys for Jackson Kelly PLLC, including Gibson Southern High School and Purdue University, and is active with the Workforce and Safety Manager. HOLLI MELTON five in its Evansville practice, were named in the 2020 Port Gibson Pioneers 4-H Club and is a member of the Gibson County 4-H Holli Melton joined the Field & Main team as Brand Inc. Board. edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first Experience Specialist. Melton brings experience as published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the an Administrative Intern for the City of Henderson definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an as well as the Henderson Area Arts Alliance. Melton exhaustive peer-review evaluation. For the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers will be assisting with the planning, developing in America, 8.3 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in the inclusion of and implementing of public relations, community more than 62,000 lawyers, or approximately 5% of lawyers in private practice relations, community giving and marketing in the United States. Honored from the Evansville office were Marc D. Fine, communications, activities and events. Additionally, corporate law; Blair M. Gardner, environmental law, litigation-environmental, she will aid in managing the customer experience mining law, natural resources law, and water law; James D. Johnson, appellate and assist in the creation or enhancement of engaging practice; Timothy A. Klingler, workers’ compensation law-employers; and L. customer interactions with the aim of fostering customer loyalty. Melton Montgomery Porter, health care law. recently earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern Indiana in Political Science. She resides in Henderson. JACKSON G. FORD Farmer Scott Ozete Robinson & Schmitt LLP TYLER DROSTE announced the addition of associate attorney Attorney Tyler Droste will be the local lead for Jackson G. Ford. Jackson is an Evansville native and Gutwein Law, a full-service business law firm focused graduate of Reitz Memorial High School. He earned on helping innovative companies grow through Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Political high-level legal counsel, that operates out of the Science from Indiana University and his law degree Cowork Evansville space at Innovation Pointe on from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law Main Street in Downtown. Droste is an Evansville in Bloomington, Indiana. Ford’s practice is focused native whose family company is Droste’s Jewelry on corporate law and litigation and providing legal SWIN CHAMBER AMBASSADORS OF THE MONTH SWIN CHAMBER 2019 - 2020 AMBASSADOR Shoppes. Gutwein Law provides clients with services counsel to business owners. SEPT. 2019 Thank you for your engagement in the business community! STEERING COMMITTEE Thank you for your leadership! including entity formation and capital raising, MARY THOMPSON employment, patents and trademarks, litigation, and FRED EMORY SECRETARY CO-CHAIR Tri-State Athletic Club ONI Risk Partners CHAIR mergers and acquisitions. In addition to business law, the firm is also heavily ANDREA EMILY DOUG MINOR involved in the areas of real estate, sports and entertainment, and estate and KATRINKA RYNDER DOUG MINOR SANTARSIERO CUNNINGHAM Optimum Wellness & elder law. Gutwein Law has offices in Lafayette, Indianapolis, Evansville, and Evansville Protestant Home Optimum Wellness & Nations Medicines Felts Lock & Alarm Co. Commerce Bank Nations Medicines Minneapolis. PRESENTED BY: UPCOMING EVENTS SWIN CHAMBER Posey County Office Q4 Business Lunch + Learn: NOVEMBER 14 Shape Your Future: Respond to the 2020 Census 3:30 - 6 PM NEWSMAKERS November 7 | 11:30 AM - 1 PM | CountryMark Pavilion SOUTHWEST THE BALLROOM AT SAUCED UWE KRUEGER SONITROL OF EVANSVILLE Economic Outlook Luncheon Uwe Krueger was appointed as President of PIA Sonitrol of Evansville announced four new hires: November 12 | 11:30 AM - 1 PM | Tropicana Evansville FALL EVENT SPECIAL GUEST: Automation US Inc as well as PIA Automation C. Tom Dempewolf Jr. is a Canada Inc. This leadership appointment follows security design consultant. Family Business Alliance Fall Event: the departure of Barry Rahimian. Krueger joins PIA He brings over a decade of Jamie Richardson, Vice President, White Castle JAMIE Automation from his prior positions as President of November 14 | 3:30 - 6 PM | The Ballroom at Sauced sales experience to Team Mahle Behr North America and earlier as President Sonitrol. of FTE North America. He is a Board member of the Launching Your Own Business Workshop RICHARDSON German-American Chamber of Commerce of the Yianni Marlas is the new November 19 | 3 - 5 PM | Southwest Indiana Chamber VICE PRESIDENT, WHITE CASTLE Midwest. security design consultant. He is a seasoned business Tri-State Manufacturers' Alliance Q4 Best Practice VICKI SIMMONS professional, with over 23 Plant Tour: Pia Automation November 20 | 2:30 - 4 PM | Pia Automation US Inc. Vicki Simmons joined German American Bank as years in sales. Vice President, Private Banking, serving clients in C. TOM YIANNI Rick Tappan is now sales Constant Contact Training - Personalized Email Messages FOR MORE INFORMATION Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties in Indiana, and DEMPEWOLF MARLAS manager. A veteran of the December 5 | 10 - 11:30 AM | Southwest Indiana Chamber OR TO REGISTER FOR THIS Henderson County in Kentucky. She has worked sales industry, Rick brings EVENT, CONTACT: in the financial services industry since 1994, most a wealth of knowledge and Young Professionals Alliance Merry Mixer Karina Hampton, recently as a Private Banker for a multi-billion dollar experience to the team. December 5 | 5 - 8 PM | Tap House - Tropicana Evansville 812-425-8147, financial services provider based in Indiana. Simmons Mike Smith is the new [email protected] is a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana. Jingle Mingle Installation Coordinator. December 11 | 5 - 6:30 PM | Holiday Inn Airport He has more than 30 years of experience in the FOR MORE EVENT INFORMATION, SPONSORSHIPS & RESERVATIONS, CONTACT: SHELLEY MATHIAS CNN - Chamber Networking & News security industry. Karen Robinson: 812-425-8147 | [email protected] Shelley Mathias joined Tri-State Athletic Club’s November 1, 8, 15, 22; December 6 personal training staff. Mathias, a mother of three 7:30 - 9 AM | Various Locations - visit swinchamber.com/events Tina Fuhrer: 812-598-8505 | [email protected] young boys, stresses consistent exercise practices www.swinchamber.com/events to relieve stress and make life’s demands easier to RICK TAPPAN MIKE SMITH manage. HERITAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION TYLER M. HAYNES Tyler M. Haynes joined Heritage Federal Credit Union as Branch Manager of the Henderson Branch. Haynes has held multiple managerial and supervisory JOE LANGERAK positions, most recently working as an Onsite Evansville attorney Joe Langerak was awarded the Coordinator/Hiring Manager with Effex Management 2019 Family Advocate Award by The Arc of Indiana Solutions for Gibbs Die Casting in Henderson and and Self-Advocates of Indiana. This award recognizes previously serving as a Regional Operations Manager a family member who is a strong advocate, not only for CMM of Indiana LLC out of Louisville, Kentucky, for their own family member, but all people with and New Albany, Indiana. intellectual and developmental disabilities. Langerak is an attorney who devotes much of his personal JOSEPH COLLINS time to advocating for the rights of people with Joseph Collins filled the position of Indirect Lending disabilities. He joined The Arc of Evansville’s Board Business Development Officer for Heritage Federal of Directors in 2012, and he regularly shares his family’s story of having a child Credit Union. Collins will develop and maintain with a disability to other parents and families, as well as business, community, relationships with local indirect partners. He has and city leaders. Langerak conveys the necessity of and access to services for been an employee of the credit union for the past individuals with disabilities like those provided by The Arc of Evansville. He 6 years, most recently serving as a Jr. Consumer helps others understand the impact that those services make for individuals Lending Underwriter and, before that, serving as with disabilities and their families. Langerak currently serves as Board Chair at a Financial Services Consultant. Collins served in The Arc of Evansville, as well as a member of the State of Indiana’s 1102 Task the Indiana National Guard and is a graduate of the Force. The Task Force was established in 2017 and is led by Lt. Gov. Suzanne University of Southern Indiana. Crouch. It is the first broad assessment of intellectual and developmental disabilities services since 1997. Langerak, along with other Task Force To feature your new hires or promotions in the SIGNATURE SUPPORTER: appointees, travels around the state to attend meetings for gathering input and next digital newsletter email a short description and preparing a comprehensive plan for the implementation of community-based photo to: [email protected]. services provided to people with intellectual and other disabilities.

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