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evansville region Member Profile: THE President & CEO Letter New Member Profile LIFESTYLE HEALTH Lean in on CHAMBER young talent 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 ast month we had reason to PROGRAM costs - employee health behaviors. This program is made available celebrate. I shared this with many: through a partnership with NFP. L". . . 2,000+ newly credentialed Let's welcome Wild Bird Center of WHAT MAKES LIFESTYLE HEALTH DIFFERENT? young adults are our newest community Evansville as a new member to the • Level-funded major medical plan designs asset. We've been investing in them — as Southwest Indiana Chamber. Wild Bird Center is located at 3521 N. Green River Rd. and • Underwritten by “A” rated carriers a community, as a family and as a state can be reached at (812) 303-3400 or online at www.wildbird.com/ • Member savings averaging 5-15% in most cases — since they were newborns. That's a lot evansville/. Owners Darvin & Becky Wil and Greg & Mary Miller • Integrated wellness incentives and cash-rewards of investment! Now that we’ve got them... have always been avid bird enthusiasts and are pleased to be • Up to a $500 deductible credit available to all wellness participants what do we do with them? More than able to provide top-of-the-line, quality products as well as expert • Integrated concierge telemedicine, outpatient lab and diabetic advice and personal service to their Wild Bird Center customers. 2000 high school graduates, many with A message from supply benefits career and college plans, some with an eye Read on to learn more about Wild Bird Center! TARA BARNEY WHAT IS LEVEL FUNDED? on the military, all with hope and energy President & CEO Tell us about Wild Bird Center of Evansville and Level-funded plans are essentially pre-packaged self-insured health to “commence,” to begin their next steps the services you offer. plans, with low attachment stop-loss coverage. For many groups, in life. Are those next steps here with us, We are dedicated to providing high-quality, long-lasting level-funded plans reduce healthcare spend significantly versus a or are they elsewhere? They have choices. products that make backyard bird feeding an enjoyable and relaxing hobby for our customers in the Evansville and fully insured ACA small group plan. And because of their structure, level- So do we. We can nod congratulations surrounding communities. We provide expert advice and funded plans do not have the volatility in monthly cash flows, associated and go on with our day, or we can show products that perform – and we stand behind what we sell. with self-insured plans, that can cripple a small business. some collective pride in our accomplishment. Their success is this Our customers are treated as friends, sharing a common community’s success. We’ve had a hand; they’ve done the work interest and passion for nature. We offer a wide variety of HERE’S HOW A LEVEL-FUNDED PLAN WORKS: backyard bird feeding products, including houses, feeders, Level-funded plans are underwritten, health applications are required. and earned their degree; we’ve nurtured, supported, coached and encouraged along the way. Let’s make sure our most valued seed, suet and seed cylinders. In addition to these items, we For larger groups applications can be avoided also offer bird baths, hummingbird feeders and accessories, if two years of claims history community asset, the High School Graduating Class of 2019, wind chimes, “Down Under” flower pots, bird books, Charlie can be provided. knows that Southwest Indiana is proud of their accomplishments Harper artwork paper products and more. We also have and that we look forward to them joining us in growing the future several customer loyalty programs to enhance your shopping we all want!" experience. Add the thousands of credentialed graduates of our region’s What inspired you to invest your time and colleges and universities, and we can agree that we have a rich resources in this business? pool of talent that we either watch leave or invite to stay in our Both couples who own and operate the business are backyard bird watching and nature enthusiasts. Additionally, we had community. Greater Evansville and Southwest Indiana need to all talked in the past about going into business for ourselves. grow. In particular, we need this young adult population. Why? They Quite simply, all of the pieces aligned for us about a year ago inject energy, new thinking and long career horizons into our local to pursue this venture and make it happen. economy. They can contribute to filling our critical employment What career advice would you give the younger shortage, start families and strengthen our community. generation interested in this type of work? This opportunity is all of ours. Every one of us. Are we going We learned so much about small business and retail sales to hire them, mentor them, listen to them? Or let them migrate in a short amount of time. Our advice would be to do your FOR MORE homework. Research, talk to people, engage friends and family INFORMATION, to the 10 biggest US cities and hope some find their way back who can share expertise. But above all else, be sure that you CONTACT: — eventually. Let’s play to our strengths: our region stacks up are passionate about what you are pursuing and have fun JESSICA ELLIOTT well against our peers in the percentage of young adults already doing it. 812.422.4000 living and working here. That matters; we know that young adults In your opinion, what are three ingredients for [email protected] Helping our attract more young adults. And we have a very competitive cost of success? living. What can each of us do to lean in to this young talent pool? This is so simple, but so very true – be nice to people and treat everyone with respect. members thrive! Congratulate their success and offer a hand as they make choices Be passionate about your business, strive to make a difference #TogetherWeThrive that matter for all. and have fun. Together we can and will thrive! New Member Profile, continued MILESTONES MILESTONES

KOBERSTEIN COMPANIES Koberstein Companies celebrated a grand opening at 12600 Warrick County Line RE-BATH Rd. in Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. Re-Bath celebrated a grand opening at 1280 Koberstein Contracting, Inc. focuses on civil E. Morgan Ave. in Evansville with a ribbon- construction projects. Koberstein Rental & cutting. Re-Bath is the Nation's most trusted Sales, Inc. has a wide range of construction, bathroom remodeler. Contact them at (402) commercial, industrial and homeowner 593-1123 or online at www.rebath.com. rental equipment. Contact them at (812) 215-7369 or online at www.kobersteins.com.

Participants in the YPA Engage program kicked off the summer internship program by attending the YPA event Shaping Evansville - 3 Mayors Perspective on the History of Evansville on May 16, 2019. Today’s young

Committee and the director of strategic planning and organizational development at Evansville professionals are Christian Life Center. “I knew several young professionals at last year’s conference who made a connection with someone that led to a new job opportunity. That is the type of connection we want these young professionals to have access to.” The YP Conference is partnered by YPA, Multicultural Professionals Network, Young TOMORROW’S Leaders United and Rotaract of Evansville. INDIANA TECH Roth said another goal of the conference is for attendees to feel like they received personal Indiana Tech celebrated the release of and professional development and learn something new that they could apply in their PROREHAB POSEYVILLE graduate certificate programs at 900 workplace or in making a big career decision. Tutor Lane in Evansville with a ribbon- LEADERS ProRehab celebrated a grand opening at “If the community gives young professionals the opportunity to invest in both themselves cutting. Indiana Tech offers this certificate 7 W. Main St. in Poseyville with a ribbon- he talent pool of 20- and 30-something business professionals in the region has grown and their career, they are twice as likely to want to stick around here, which then leads to an cutting. ProRehab is very excited to be in areas of Project Management, Health increase in talent retention for companies,” Roth said. “Talent retention drives the long-term Care Administration, Human Resources over the past several years, and many have benefited from initiatives started by the Young in the community offering physical and Professionals Alliance of the Southwest Indiana Chamber. success of a business, and the long-term success of business drives long-term sustainability for occupational therapy, as well as providing Management, Management, and Marketing. T a city. Therefore, we believe initiatives like this are a win for everyone.” Contact them at (812) 480-5832 or The only qualifications to be a member of YPA is to be under 40 and work for a business that athletic training for North Posey High School. www.indianatech.edu/. is a Chamber member. Contact them at (812) 664-1247 or online at “I’ve always thought of YPA as a hub for young professionals,” said Nate Hahn, YPA ENGAGE www.prorehab-pc.com. executive director at Evansville Regional Airport who has had a longtime affiliation with Another initiative created by the YPA is YPA Engage. The recently formed program connects the organization. “It is the go-to place for young people in Evansville who want to grow local interns from Chamber businesses to activities and networking opportunities in the friendships, grow their knowledge, grow their business network and just develop themselves Region. “YPA members serve in a mentor role and help connect and engage interns with each and their professional career.” other and the region,” Roth said. She added that the Chamber connects with representatives Hahn, who joined the organization shortly after moving to Evansville in 2011, said YPA who are in charge of interns within their company to recruit interns into the program. also opens up many avenues for members to learn more about the city and how to be better “I think it is a great idea and I hope more community members and companies support both community partners. YPA Engage and the YP Conference,” Hahn said. “We talk a lot about making sure YPs are “Over the last several years of my involvement there was more of a focus on collaboration happy in Evansville and want to live here, work here, play here and grow our community.” among members, access to business executives and variety of meeting topics,” he said. One of the best ways for members to network, however, is at the annual YP Conference. 'TOMORROW’S LEADERS' One of YPA’s taglines is “Today’s young professionals are tomorrow’s leaders,” and Hahn Evansville Otters Baseball celebrated a 25- YP CONFERENCE said the group’s main focus of seeking out and bringing in talented 20- and 30-year-olds to year anniversary at with a ribbon- This year’s YP Conference will be held Friday, Aug. 2, at Ridgway Center on the University of Southwest Indiana is even more important in today’s competitive business circles. EMBRY ENTERPRISES cutting. The Evansville Otters are honored to Evansville campus. Keynote speaker is John Henry, one of Forbes magazine’s “30 Under 30” “It takes all of us to realize young professionals are a hot commodity in the current business Embry Enterprises celebrated a name change be the oldest team in the . who is also listed on Ebony magazine’s Power 100. The goal of the conference is to provide market,” Hahn said. “If we want to attract new and retain current top-tier talent, then we need at 900 Maxwell Ave. in Evansville with a The community is invited to join them in their professional and personal development, along with presenting an amazing opportunity to to start investing time, money and energy in those YPs who are coming here as interns, at their ribbon-cutting. Embry Enterprises is now celebration all long! Contact them at network with a variety of local executives at the CEO luncheon. first jobs or after their first promotions to help them connect with one another, the business Embry Automation and Controls! Contact (812) 435-8686 or online at “Last year was our first year for the conference, and we had such a great turnout and positive world and our community. them at (812) 475-8909 or online at www.evansvilleotters.com. feedback, we’re hoping to invest in this long-term,” said Josey Roth, chair of the YPA Steering “Because once you fall in love with our community, you won’t want to leave.” www.embryenterprises.com. • Meisler Trailer Rentals • Separation by Design • MH Equipment • Silver Birch of Evansville MILESTONES NEW MEMBERS • Midwest Systems & Services, Inc. • Smart Retirement Solutions MILESTONES MAY SIGMA EQUIPMENT • Monarch Beverage Company, Inc. • Stone Family Center for Health Sciences • OneMain Financial • Superior Van & Mobility AFLAC - TY SIMPSON 3001 Maxx Rd., Evansville, IN 47711 • ORG Chem Group, LLC • Susan G. Komen Evansville Tri-State Affiliate 101 Plaza E. Blvd., Ste. 317 Rob Palmer 812-303-8383 • Oswald Marketing • The Rug Merchant Evansville, IN 47715 [email protected] • Purdue Extension Vanderburgh County • United Capital Evansville Ty Simpson 812-591-7265 www.sigmaequipment.com • Regional Title Services, LLC • United Caring Services [email protected] • Rick Watkins Financial Services • University of Southern Indiana Foundation THE RATHBONE APARTMENTS • Riverton Truckers • VenuWorks EDWARD JONES - THEO 1320 SE 2nd St., Evansville, IN 47713 • Ruoff Home Mortgage • Vowells & Schaaf, LLP WILLIAMSON Shannon Huffer 812-213-0142 • Schutte Lithography, Inc. • Western Rib-Eye & Ribs [email protected] 227 A 3rd St., Henderson, KY 42420 New Member Profile, continued Theo Williamson 270-826-0553 www.therathbone.net Use your knowledge to help educate your customers. [email protected] THE WINE DOWN DIAMOND VALLEY FEDERAL www.edwardjones.com 8666 Ruffian Lane, Newburgh, IN 47630 What has been one of your toughest challenges? MESKER PARK ZOO & BOTANIC None of us really had any small business retail experience when we started down this CREDIT UNION GARDEN INDIANA SPINE & PAIN John Colbert 812-490-0066 path. We worried a lot about whether or not we were doing the right things; checking Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Julie Williams 812-437-7246 [email protected] all the boxes. We questioned ourselves every day about the decisions we were making. celebrated a grand opening at 3710 Lynch celebrated a grand opening for the Budgie [email protected] Fortunately, we are all quick learners! Rd. in Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. Walkabout at 1545 Mesker Park Drive in www.ispihealth.com Why is the Evansville region a great place to operate a business? Dubbed the Oak Hill Lynch Road Branch, it Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. Mesker MEMBER EVANSVILLE This area is home to all of us. We very much support the “Buy Local” and “e is for everyone” is conveniently located directly west of the Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s mission is to 4411 Washington Ave., Ste. 100 themes. We all love this area and the people here. We truly think there is a large market in CVS on Oak Hill Road in Northeast Evansville foster the preservation of the Earth’s diverse RENEWALS Evansville, IN 47714 our community for what we offer – and we are ready to help educate and provide the tools and is easily accessible for neighbors species and living systems. Contact them at MAY needed to enhance the backyard birding experience. in Northern Evansville and Northern (812) 435-0802 or online at ROCKPORT Vanderburgh County. Contact them at (812) 107 N. 2nd St., Rockport, IN 47635 • AAA What do you like most about the community in which you live? www.meskerparkzoo.com. • Acceptance Capital Mortgage Company 213-0142 or at www.diamondvalleyfcu.org. VINCENNES There is a small town feel here, but yet the town is not so small. We have invested a fair • Adam J Green Architect amount of capital in marketing to get our business name out there. But what we have 1600 Willow St., Plaza, Vincennes, IN 47591 • Advantix Development Corporation learned is that our best advertising is “word of mouth” in the community. It is also amazing • American Electric Power - Rockport JASPER to consider how many great people we have met and the connections made in the short 3559 Newton St., Jasper, IN 47546 • American RV Center • Andrews Auto Sales, Inc. amount of time we have been open. SWIN Chamber has certainly been a huge part of that. L&M RENOVATIONS • Aurora, Inc We would wholeheartedly recommend Chamber membership to any area business owners Cody Mulholland 419-905-8435 • Azteca Milling, LP like ourselves! [email protected] • Basilea Pharmaceutica International Ltd Is there anything else you would like to share? • BLS Entertainment, Inc. (dba WEOA Radio) We are truly passionate about our business venture and very much want to pass along our LEXWORKS • Brizius & Embry, Optometry enthusiasm to our customers. Whether you know nothing at all about the birds in your yard Lexie Fankhouser 770-598-1824 • Buehler Foods or are a lifetime birding expert, we believe we have something to offer from one end of the • C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. [email protected] hobby scale to the other. • Canteen Service Company RABEN TIRE CO., LLC MARY SCOTT’S • Car-X Auto Tire & Auto Thank you, Wild Bird Centers of Evansville, for taking time to share with us! YOUNG LEADERS UNITED Raben Tire Co., LLC celebrated an expansion 518 Main St., New Harmony, IN 47631 • Charles Ford Home Young Leaders United celebrated the at 1100 S. Green River Rd. in Evansville with a Alisha Dennis 812-270-5030 • Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. installation of their second born learning • Concept Sound & Light, Inc. ribbon-cutting. Raben Tire operates over 30 trail at Mickey's Kingdom in Evansville with [email protected] • Connections Deaf Centers ADVERTISE IN THE 2019 tire and service locations, multiple retread a ribbon-cutting. The Born Learning Trail is www.maryscottskitchen.com • DANCO NEW! production plants, a specialty tire house a series of 10 interactive signs that offer fun, MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY! MITCHELL TRANSMISSION • Diversified Instrument Services, Inc. and wholesale distribution centers. Contact active learning activities for young children • Don's Claytons DCI Fine DryCleaning GLOSSY PUBLISHES: 10672 W. State Rd. 662, Newburgh, IN 47630 them at (812) 465-5565 or at online and their families. Contact them at (812) • Double Eagle Insurance SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 www.rabentire.com. 421-7478 or on Facebook at Jerry Hall 812-853-3286 • DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville MAGAZINE www.facebook.com/YLUSWI. [email protected] • Eastland Mall www.mitchelltransmission.com • Elite Environmental & Safety Services, Inc. • SUPPORT the “Keep It • Environmental & Safety Solutions, Inc. Local” campaign designed to raise NEW HORIZONS FINANCIAL • Evansville Country Club awareness surrounding support of CONSULTANTS • Evansville Kia 1033 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste., A • Evansville Surgical Associates LOCAL businesses and Chamber • Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union Members in particular. Evansville, IN 47710 • Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Amy Bouchie 812-618-9050 • Evansville Winsupply Co. • REACH the largest audience [email protected] • Felts Lock & Alarm Co., INC possible with your advertising www.nhfcplanyourfuture.com • Foxx Pools of Evansville • Gerling Law Offices message. A total distribution of NUSPACE MOVING • German American Bank approx. 20,000 copies. PARRISH CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. Adam Chester 812-266-9296 • Heads Construction, Inc Parrish Consulting Services, Inc. celebrated TRI-STATE ATHLETIC CLUB [email protected] • Heritage Petroleum, LLC • HIGHLIGHT your business a 25-year anniversary at 113 S. Main St. in Tri-State Athletic Club celebrated their new www.nuspacemoving.com • InfoServ, Inc. with an Expanded Directory Listing Owensville with a ribbon-cutting. Parrish • Jackson Kelly PLLC pickleball courts and summer programming • Koch Enterprises Sponsorship which includes your Consulting Services, Inc. (PCS), is an at 555 Tennis Lane in Evansville with a SAFETY MEDIC Information Technology and Managed- 2646 N. Burkhardt Rd., Evansville, IN 47715 • Mann Enterprises LLC (DBA McDonalds) logo. ribbon-cutting. Since 1971 Tri-State Athletic • Mash Networks Service Provider focused on customer Club has been the premier athletic club in Amanda Myracle 812-464-5433 • Mater Dei High School FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT: service and backed by over 35 years of the area. Contact them at (812) 479-3111 or [email protected] • Mattingly Charities Tina Fuhrer 812.598.8505; [email protected] experience. Contact them at (812) 724-3334 online at www.tristateathleticclub.com www.safetymedic.net • Medic On-Site Services, LLC or at online www.parrishconsulting.org. PRESENTED BY: PRESENTED BY: SWIN CHAMBER SWIN CHAMBER NEWSMAKERS NEWSMAKERS BILL SCHIRMER MESKER PARK ZOO AMANDA BECKER REGENCY PROPERTIES Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union President AND BOTANIC GARDEN Amanda Becker was promoted to Card Services Regency Properties, a commercial real estate company and CEO Bill Schirmer was named 2019 CEO of the Misty Minar was promoted to Botanical Curator at Manager at Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union. specializing in County Seat Communities, added Year by the National Association of Federally-Insured Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden. Minar has been The Evansville native, who formerly was a member Ryan Black as Business Manager and Jonathon Farmer Credit Unions (NAFCU). NAFCU, an industry with the zoo 24 years, and has helped develop the zoo’s service representative at the Warrick Office and a Card as Assistant Controller. Black, an Evansville native, association representing the nation’s 5,572 federally botanical collection, coordinated volunteer projects, Services Assistant at the Main Office, oversees daily graduated from Western Kentucky University with chartered credit unions, chose Schirmer based on his and been heavily involved in horticulture education retail operations and activities in card services. She his bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration. His success in fulfilling the credit union mission of serving with various zoo programs. Previously Minar served is a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana experience includes customer service and banking, members’ financial needs. Year-to-date, the credit as the zoo’s horticulture-focused grounds maintenance with degrees in Accounting and Political Science. most recently as a Commercial Loan Officer for union is on pace to return more than $4.5 million employee. With her new role, Minar is now Becker serves on Evansville’s St. Jude Gives Hope Run Peoples Trust & Savings Bank. He is currently a sitting through checking account benefits in 2019. On July 1, Evansville Teachers MISTY MINAR responsible for overseeing the zoo’s botanical curation, Committee and the Warrick Humane Society Board of RYAN BLACK board member for Vanderburgh County Community Federal Credit Union further increased the rate of its high-interest Vertical development, and implementation throughout the Directors, and gives a home to a rescue dog and five rescue cats. Center, Voices, and Newburgh Senior Center. Farmer, a Checking account from 3.00% APY to 3.30% APY. A Michigan native who facility. Minar has been directly involved with Great Fairfield, Illinois, native, graduated from the University Rivers Chapter Holly Society of America, and is of Illinois Springfield with his bachelor’s in Biology now resides in Newburgh with his wife and five children, Schirmer serves on PHILIP ROTH a member of the Greater Evansville Area Orchid as well as from Columbia College with a bachelor’s in various community boards, including Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, American Structurepoint Inc. named Philip Roth Society. Minar is also an official member of the Accounting. He continued his education and earned his Junior Achievement of Southwest Indiana, and on the University of Southern as its Senior Planner in the Planning + Economic AZH (Association of Zoological Horticulture). In Masters of Business Administration from Lindenwood Indiana Board of Advisors. He also recently served on the boards for the EVSC Development Group. Roth brings 27 years of extensive addition, Executive Director Erik Beck announced the University. Farmer is a Certified Public Accountant and Foundation and the HANGERS School Resource Clothing Bank. Schirmer was public- and private-sector planning experience to addition of new Marketing Director Danny Schembre. the Treasurer for the Brownsville School Foundation. the 2018 Indiana Credit Union League Professional of the Year, and he was American Structurepoint, tackling complex planning Schembre has previous experience as a digital strategist Founded in 1949, Regency Properties specializes in recently named to a three-year term on the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ challenges, helping communities and stakeholders Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council. for Oswald Marketing. acquiring, renovating and managing shopping centers identify qualities and values, and developing out- in small and mid-sized communities. DANNY of-the-box solutions to improve quality of life. JONATHON LORA PETITT SCHEMBRE His experience includes comprehensive planning, FARMER Holly’s House, an Evansville child and adult victim advocacy center, named transportation/multimodal planning, economic Lora Lynette Petitt as its new Development Director. A community advocate, development planning, and subarea plans. Petitt’s board affiliations have included ARK Child Care Crisis Center, SARA WORSTELL MARY AUSTIN McCutchanville Community Church, Upward Northside , and North Grow Southwest Indiana Workforce Development Mary Austin, PE joined Clark Dietz as Southern Youth Football League. She has volunteered for years in Scott Elementary Board promoted Sara Worstell to Executive HENRY STECKLER Indiana Area Manager and is based out of the New school both in the classroom and on the PTA. She holds a Bachelor’s degree Director, replacing Jim Heck, who retired after 13 Henry Steckler joined Hafer as a Mechanical Engineer. Albany office. Ms. Austin brings more than 20 years of in Public Relations/Journalism from the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism years of service. Worstell has served the Workforce Steckler received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical experience in consulting and engineering design as well at Ohio University. Holly’s House is a non-residential victims advocacy center Development Board for 12 years, the last 11 as the Engineering in the Spring of 2019 from Purdue as 15 years of experience in business management and providing services for victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual Business Services and Communications Manager. University and he received his Associate of Science client development. Austin is a licensed professional assault in southwest Indiana. The mission of the organization is to empower Her passion is workforce development - providing in Engineering Science from Vincennes University. engineer in Kentucky. She received a Master’s in Civil victims of intimate crime and abuse by providing support, promoting justice opportunities for job seekers to improve their skills While at Vincennes, he earned the Most Outstanding Engineering from the University of Louisville along and preventing violence. to meet the advancing needs of local employers. Mechanical Engineering / Physics student award. He with an MBA. While at J.B. Speed School, she focused Her experience with the board, relationships with businesses, and desire to also completed engineering internships at National on geotechnical structures; however, her professional see success and growth in our region, will provide continuity during this Office Furniture, Best Home Furnishings and Versteel. experience has been primarily in water resources, including work in site SUSANNAH JACKSON transition. Steckler resides in Chandler, Indiana, and is looking development, transportation, and environmental. Clark Dietz, Inc. is a leader Susannah Jackson is serving an internship with the forward to earning his license as a professional engineer. in transportation, civil, environmental, mechanical, electrical, and structural EVSC Foundation. She is a Reitz High School graduate engineering with over 110 professional staff in regional offices in Illinois, and will earn her degree from the University of TAKISHA SEAVER Indiana, Kentucky and Wisconsin. Southern Indiana in December. She is studying public Takisha Seaver was named Senior Branch Manager for EVANSVILLE THUNDERBOLTS relations and has worked with USI special events and is the Vogel Road Branch of Heritage Federal Credit The Evansville Thunderbolts Hockey Team of the Southern Professional STUDENTS EARN INTERNATIONAL AWARDS involved with Alpha Sigma Tau. Union. Seaver has more than nine years of managerial Hockey League named a new head coach and general manager. Jeff Bes will Two students who competed in the 2019 University of Southern Indiana Tri- experience in the financial services industry, including coach the team. He has more than 10 years coaching experience and 19 years State Science and Engineering Fair received awards at the Intel International a stint as branch manager of another local financial professional hockey knowledge gained from playing in the AHL, IHL, ECHL Science and Engineering Fair, the world’s largest international pre-college institution. She attended the , and European Hockey Leagues. Patrick Kelly was named the Thunderbolts’ science competition. The Intel ISEF, a program of the Society for Science majoring in Business Administration, and is currently general manager, and Kali Mayes was tabbed as Senior Account Executive. and the Public, features approximately 1,800 high school students from more pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources at Kelly has more than 25 years of experience in sales management, training, than 80 countries, regions and territories showcasing their independent Western Governor’s University. development, and consulting, with an emphasis in professional sports teams research and competing for more than $5 million in prizes. Ankush Dhawan, and media sales. Mayes has both a hockey and sales background. a junior at Signature School, received a Second Place Award in Chemistry ELIZABETH SEATON for his project, Synthesis and Use of Robust Cobalt (II) Catalysts for the Elizabeth Seaton joined homeless housing and Reduction of CO2 to CO. The project, which examined an alternative method services nonprofit Aurora Inc. as Grant Writer. She SOLARBRON POINTE INC. to reduce carbon dioxide, was done under the mentorship of Dr. Jeff Seyler, reports to Aurora Executive Director Timothy Weir. Solarbron Pointe Inc. made a new hire and a promotion. Janie Swedenburg USI professor of chemistry and chair of the Chemistry Department. Dhawan She will be responsible for grant research, writing was brought aboard as the new facility Administrator. She has a background was named winner of the Overall Senior Division Grand Award at the 2019 grant applications and coordinating the overall grant in healthcare administration and is also a licensed physical therapy TSEF and the 11th grade Second Place award winner at the 2019 Hoosier application process for Aurora. This will include assistant. Austin Flittner was promoted to Director of Marketing. He served in Science and Engineering Fair. MacKenzie Hunt, a junior at the EVSC New managing the agency’s grant submission schedule, the activities and admissions departments for the past year. Tech Institute, received a 4th Place Award in Engineering Mechanics and an submitting required reports to funding organizations, Honorable Mention in the International Council on System Engineering Best and conducting renewals of existing program grants. Use of Systems Engineering award for her project, Welcome to “Sistance”: A She will also support the agency’s development and F.C. TUCKER EMGE New Form of Base Community for Deaf-Blind Children. Hunt’s project, which fundraising activities. Seaton joined Aurora after completing dual Master’s F.C. Tucker Emge Realty made 3 new hires. included interviewing educators and designing a system based on the needs degrees in Social Work and Public Administration at the University of JD Opel is a new REALTOR® with Team McClintock in the downtown office. of sensory-impaired students, was recognized for using a technologically- SWIN CHAMBER AMABASSADORS OF THE MONTH Southern Indiana. Earlier, she earned her bachelor’s degree in English from JD is also a part owner and the artistic director of Shannon Aleksandrs Salon appropriate solution to meet a societal need. Hunt received the Senior Division USI. & Spa. MAY 2019 Thank you for your engagement in the business community! Grand Award – 2nd Place at the 2019 TSEF and the 11th grade Third Place Vicki Townsend is a new agent at F.C. Tucker Emge's 7820 Building. She was award at the 2019 Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair. KELLY PARRISH MARK HACKERT To feature your new hires or promotions in the previously with the Evansville Regional Airport and graduated from Vincennes Parrish Consulting Services Pinnacle Computer Services next digital newsletter email a short description University with an Associate Degree in Hotel Management. MISTY WOLFORD LAURA CHAMBERLAIN, Lisa Bennett joins F.C. Tucker Emge REALTORS® as a transaction coordinator Hearing Healthcare Center Walnut Creek Alzheimer’s Special and photo to: [email protected]. at the 7820 Building. Lisa received an Associate Degree in Commercial Art Care Center from Ivy Tech and was previously with . UPCOMING EVENTS TUSCANY, ITALY Launching Your Own Business Workshop July 9 | 3 - 5 PM | Southwest Indiana Chamber Leave everyday life INBiz Road Show July 16 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | Southwest Indiana Chamber behind and escape

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