SWIN Chamber September 2020 Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 2020

SWIN PRESIDENT & CEO LETTER
NEW MEMBERS & RENEWALS
NEWSMAKERS

#TogetherWeThrive

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ANNUAL PROJECT
MEETING HOPE

AND DINNER Free Tech Help

2020 PIVOT: OPERATION
VOTE SAFE
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September New Member Profiles:

President & CEO Letter

We've got a bright future -
together

It's hard to believe that summer is coming to a close. most large-scale crises our country has
Students are returning to school, fall activities are being experienced. A University of Evansville
scheduled, and much of the region’s business community is theater grad, (a story in itself) Chief
back in operation. All with a new look, new protocols, new Morkal has distinguished himself in
technologies, new normal in more ways than we can count. leadership roles within the department
Here at the Chamber, we are delivering the services and and throughout the nation. He is an
programs that our community counts on to restart our local inspiring speaker and his affection for
economy, get people back to work, ensure that the business the Evansville region as well as the
and civic community has access to best-practices and the university will make this an event you
guidance you need to operate in a socially-distanced, often won’t want to miss.
virtual manner. Our programs, meetings and services all have a Whether you join us at the Ford
remote option, and we are finding that our community prefers Center to conduct the annual business
having a choice of in-person or virtual access to our services. of the Chamber as we elect our
When we “gather” on Sept. 24 for the Southwest Indiana incoming Board of Directors and the A message from
Chamber’s Annual Meeting, the largest business event of the volunteer executives who will lead
year, we will invite you to either join us at the Ford Center or the board for the coming years, or TARA BARNEY
to join virtually. Many businesses plan to host remote “Annual you participate virtually, mark your
Meeting Events” at their place of business with clients and staff. President & CEO
All are welcome as we convene to honor the extraordinary role
our community’s first responders are playing in keeping our calendar for Sept. 24. As always, all the
region safe, in managing the spread of this pandemic, and in details are on our website.
providing critical health care for our friends who have been And keeping with our commitment
exposed. Never has the complex and invaluable role of our to deliver our offerings in-person and
first responder community been so apparent. 2020 would have digitally, the 2020-21 edition of Keep it Local, our business
been far more damaging to our region without the integrated magazine and directory, will come your way Sunday, Sept. 27
leadership of our health and safety professionals. after our Annual Meeting. Look for a copy with your Sunday
To keynote this special Annual Meeting, we are privileged to Courier & Press, and you will find the digital version online
have an exceptional keynote speaker. David Morkal, battalion with easy access to listings of the businesses and organizations
chief of the New York Fire Department, will be with us. As a that invest in the Chamber and in our community.
tenured leader of the largest fire department in our country, We’ve got a bright future, together.
Chief Morkal has distinguished himself with the department
for over 30 years, through the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, #TogetherWeThrive #MaskUpHoosiers
and more recently, in guiding the City of New York’s first
responders through COVID-19, which hit them hard and Tara Barney
fast. Chief Morkal has led the NYFD responses to some of the President and CEO
Southwest Indiana Chamber
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@SWINChamber

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 27, 2020!

Watch for the 2020 Keep It Local! Member Directory in the Sunday,
September 27 edition of the Courier & Press. A digital version is
available all year online at www.swinchamber.com. Or, stop by the
chamber office anytime to pick up a copy.

2 NEW THIS YEAR - A MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY!

SigCnairtculree
The Signature Investors are the voice of business in the Greater Evansville area.
This select group of Chamber Stakeholders guides the Chamber’s mission and priorities,
its affiliates and its lines of work. It drives the region’s greatest opportunities for progress

and addresses significant community challenges.
Above all, this leadership investment affords the Chamber the capacity to employ and retain a high-quality

staff to execute the work of the organization and to ensure that it has sufficient resources
to provide leadership for the region’s greatest opportunities.

Thyaonuk!3

ANNUAL MEETING ANNUAL M
AND DINNER AND DINN

ANNUAL Abig night of fun, excitement and surprises await all who
MEETING attend the Southwest Indiana Chamber’s 30th Annual
Meeting & Dinner to be held later this month.
AND DINNER   The evening, the Chamber’s signature event of the year,
will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at The Ford Center.  A
2020 PIVOT: live streaming option is available to enjoy the festivities remotely.

MOVING ANNUThe keynote speaker will be David Morkal, FDNY Battalion Chief
FORWARD
and graduate of the University of Evansville. David Morkal is a
REFLECTION | INSPIRATION | HONOR 30-year veteran with the FDNY. Promoted to lieutenant the week
after the World Trade Center attacks, Chief Morkal has taken
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MEETIevery opportunity to study leadership and enhance his leadership

knowledge. He is a graduate of the FDNY’s Fire Officers Management
Institute (FOMI), Advanced Leadership Course (ALC), West Point

AND DINNCombating Terrorism Leadership Program, L-380 “The Point of the

Spear,” L-381 “Incident Leadership” L-481, and L-580, Staff Ride at
Gettysburg National Military Park.
Chief Morkal worked as a lieutenant in Ladder 18 on the Lower East
Side. After being promoted to captain he was transferred to Engine
23 in Midtown Manhattan. As a Battalion Chief he was assigned
to Battalion 4 and worked as the Chief in Charge of Probationary
Firefighter School for 2 years. Chief Morkal also worked as the
Planning Section Chief for the FDNY Incident Management Team
and is currently one of the Deputy Incident Commanders. He has
been activated with the team for Hurricane Gustav in Louisiana,
Hurricane Irene in both New York City and Binghamton, NY,
Hurricane Sandy in New York City, the snow storm in Buffalo, New
York, the East Harlem explosion and collapse, and several wild land
fires in the Southwest with other Incident Management Teams.
Currently Chief Morkal is the Executive Officer to the Chief of
Operations at Headquarters.
He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theater from the University
of Evansville and prior to joining the Fire Department worked in
technical theater across the country and taught at the University of

New Member Profile

#Building
Resilience

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Let's welcome Everyday Business Resilience Group as a new member of
the Southwest Indiana Chamber. Everyday Business Resilience Group
FDNY can be reached by calling (812) 568-0515 or by visiting them online at
BATTALION www.everydaybusinessresilience.com. Read on as Jesse Kauffman, vice
CHIEF president, tells us about Everyday Business Resilience Group.

DAVID Tell us about Everyday
MORKAL
Business Resilience
Evansville and Western Michigan University. Born in London,
England, he lived in California, New Hampshire, Texas and Group and the services
Michigan before settling in Indiana as an Air Force brat when
he was 10. Although Indiana has a special place in his heart, you offer.
he now calls New York home. He has lived in Westchester for We opened our doors in
the past 26 years with his wife of 34 years and has two adult
children. February 2020 to assist Tri-State
This year, in the spirit of our speaker and theme, we will
be promoting and supporting the charity, 911 Gives Hope. businesses in eliminating fear
911 Gives Hope is a group of police officers, firefighters and
paramedics dedicated to improving the lives of children and and mitigating the unexpected
people with disabilities in the local community. Learn more at
https://911giveshope.sportngin.com/. risks that every business can
  “Join us as we celebrate successes of the past year, pivot to
move forward, highlight local businesses and their leaders, face. We believe that resilient
and honor first responders who have been on the front
lines supporting us during the pandemic,” said Tara Barney, businesses build resilient
president and CEO of the Southwest Indiana Chamber.
Chamber events manager Karen Robinson and the staff of the communities.
Ford Center are taking all precautions necessary as guided by
the CDC for a safe and comfortable event. We focus on two primary
Awards will be presented to the Business of the Year and
Distinguished Business Person of the Year. Nominations for aspects of business growth
these two awards were accepted through August 19 and were
carefully reviewed by an impartial selection committee. support: Business Continuity Jesse Kauffman, Vice President
Gold Sponsors of this event are Vectren - A Centerpoint Planning and Project and Josi Kauffman, President
Energy Company and Concept Sound & Light, while Silver Management.
Sponsors are Berry Global, BKD CPAs & Advisors, Old
National Bank and Townsquare Media. Signature Series For Business Continuity Planning,
Sponsor is Atlas.
For more information or to register, contact Tina Fuhrer at as AMBCI Business Continuity certified professionals, we partner
[email protected] or go to swinchamber.com/events
or call 812-425-8147. with clients, identifying specific risks to their organizations.

Proactive, individualized business continuity plans are then

developed to promote and support normal operations in the

face of the unexpected. EBRG plans address any type of business

interruption, small or large — including wide-scale power outages,

flooding or weather damage, and even future pandemics —

anything that could interrupt your essential business function is

considered.

For Project Management, we utilize our PMP certified project

management experience partnering with clients to effectively

execute anything from site expansions, equipment installations or

new product development. No matter what type of project a client

envisions, chances are we’ve successfully executed many similar

projects and can bring that expertise to the benefit of our clients.

What inspired you to invest your time and resources

in this business?
With over 15 years of business continuity planning and project
management experience, working with global corporations such as
Mead Johnson Nutrition, AstraZeneca and others, we found it was
time to shift our focus to assisting our own local community.
As proud Tri-State residents — with a growing family — we’re

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NEW MEMBERS MEMBER • Hydromax USA
RENEWALS • Jackson Kelly PLLC
JULY 2020 • Jacob's Village
160 DRIVE ACADEMY JULY 2020 • Jan Davies
2600 S. Kentucky Ave., Evansville, IN 47714 • John Elpers Homes
Alexa Doyle 614-441-1339; [email protected] • Action Staffing, Inc • Just Stylin Salon
www.160drivingacademy.com • AGC of Indiana • Lamar Architecture & Design
BURGESS & NIPLE • Alpha Laser and Imaging • Lux Motors
318 Main St., Ste. 502, Evansville, IN 47708 • Auntie Anne's • Manpower
Brenton Hasenour 812-777-4265; [email protected] • Beam, Longest and Neff • Mater Dei High School
www.burgessniple.com • Boonville Warrick County Public • Mathies Law
ENTWINED BAR Library • Mt. Vernon Auto Parts
303 Main St., Evansville, IN 47708 • Cash-Pro, Inc. • Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc.
Morgan Lemond 812-550-1393; [email protected] • CED\Evansville Supply • Niehaus Lumber
www.entwinedbar.com • Charles Ford Home • Oakland City University
MERRITT STRICTLY CLEAN • Colonial Classics Landscaping and • ONI Risk Partners, An EPIC
Paul Merritt 812-453-3107; [email protected] Nursery Company
www.merrittstrictlyclean.com • Computing Solutions, Inc. • ORG Chem Group, LLC
MORTON SOLAR & ELECTRIC • Control Specialists, Inc. • Pathway Family Farms
2166 E. Morgan Ave., Evansville, IN 47711 • DANCO • Pay Day Payroll, Inc.
Brad Morton 812-402-0900; [email protected] • Deig Bros. Lumber & Construction • Primrose Retirement Community
www.mortonsolar.com Co., Inc. of Newburgh
PEOPLES TRUST & SAVINGS BANK • Edward Jones Financial Advisor, • RE/MAX Revolution
7199 Parker Dr., Newburgh, IN 47630 Mike David • Shetler Moving & Storage, Inc.
Aaron Garrison 812-842-2265; [email protected] • ELKO • SJCA P.C.
www.peoplestrust.bank • Emerald Design • Slade Print
SIHO INSURANCE SERVICES • Employer Support of The Guard • Speedy Oiler, Inc.
Shon Nelson 812-314-2500 ext.1011; [email protected] and Reserve • Stemaly Excavating, Inc.
www.deaconesscare.com • Enjole Interiors • Sterling Industrial
THE PIT BARBELL CLUB & FITNESS CENTER • Environmental Cleaning Solutions • Subway - Diamond Ave.
5221 Oak Grove Rd., Evansville. IN 47715 • Enviroplas, Inc. • Swat Pest Management
Lanea Stagg 812-422-0617; [email protected] • Euronique, Inc. • The Salon Professional Academy
www.thepitbarbellclub.com • Evansville Christian Life Center • The State Group Industrial
• Evansville Rescue Mission • Traylor Bros., Inc.
• EVSC Foundation • Tri-State Food Bank, Inc.
• Freeman, Will & Niemeier, Inc. • Uniseal, Inc.
• Gibco Motor Express • Vanderburgh Co. Republican
• Goebel Commercial Realty, Inc. Party
• Graybar Electric • Vectren - A Centerpoint Energy
• Gribbins Specialty Group Company
• Grow Southwest Indiana • VisualRush Website & Design
Workforce • Wayback Burger
• Herb Curry Inc. • WEHT Local & Local 7 WTVW
• Heritage Federal Credit Union • Welborn Baptist Foundation, Inc.
• Hoesli Diesel Service • Within Sight, LLC

Mobilizing the
Business Community
for a Safe & Secure
2020 Election

In addition to its toll on public health and our economy, the COVID-19 What if these shortfalls are not addressed? Can we afford the national
pandemic also threatens to disenfranchise voters and cause widespread turmoil of an election where voters and public officials don’t trust the
chaos on Election Day. Most states’ election systems will be strained results?
beyond capacity due to: Let’s not find out.
• Massive increases in absentee voters combined with high voter turnout T‍‍ he business community can make a difference by contributing
• Shortage of poll workers and polling facilities due to health concerns personnel, facilities and resources to ensure the 2020 election is safe,
• Insufficient resources for mail-in ballot processing and secure and accessible to all. Learn more at:
safe in-person polls WWW.BFA.US/OPERATION-VOTE-SAFE

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Project HOPE: New Member Profile
Free Tech Help For
Small Businesses, Let's welcome Auto-Chlor System as a new member of the Southwest
Entrepreneurs Indiana Chamber. Auto-Chlor System is located at 1315 Read St.,
Ste. G in Evansville and can be reached by calling (812) 303-3522 or
The Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has by visiting them online at www.autochlor.com. Read on as Fred Sills,
partnered with the Indiana University Kelley School of Business branch manager, tells us about Auto-Chlor System.
to provide digital marketing and e-commerce assistance to small
businesses affected by COVID-19. Through project HOPE, IU Kelley Tell us about Auto-Chlor System and the
students, under the direction of faculty members, work directly with services you offer.
client companies of the Indiana SBDC to complete digital marketing Auto-Chlor is a family owned commercial dish machine company.
and e-commerce projects. From single rack undercounter machines to 84” conveyor systems,
Work performed by the students is typically completed within two we manufacture our own machines right here in the USA in
weeks and includes services such as website development, website Memphis, TN. We also manufacture our own chemicals too, in
optimization, establishing an e-commerce and digital storefront, Atlanta, GA. We can provide cleaning and sanitizing chemicals for a
migration to cloud-based service, enabling remote operations, digital wide range of applications.
marketing, and/or improving online security. Clients will receive
a fully-resolved solution and the student will provide training/ What inspired you to invest your time and resources
education to the clients so they are fully sustainable moving forward. in this business?
To be eligible, Indiana small businesses must meet the following Auto-Chlor is a wonderful company that puts their People First. Our
criteria: people are our most valuable asset.
– Be an Indiana SBDC client.
– Have been in business as of Feb. 15, 2020. What career advice would you give the younger
– Be able to demonstrate a negative impact from COVID-19. generation interested in this type of work?
– Identify a project that will improve the business’s capacity to It is very rewarding. It is an industry that you can enter with very
respond to COVID-19 little to no experience and with the right attitude and work ethic,
There is NO COST to the company to participate in the program. it will afford you a very nice living and a valuable skill set.
All applicants will be required to meet with a no-cost Indiana SBDC
business advisor as part of the application process. By submitting this In your opinion, what are three ingredients for
form you agree to be contacted by the Indiana SBDC. Go to https:// success?
swinchamber.com/project-hope-free-tech-help-for-small-businesses- People First, Competitive Urgency, Positive Discontent
entrepreneurs/ to submit the form. Always remember that your People are First
Competitive Urgency is tending to every detail of the customer's
WESTERN HILLS Posey County Office needs as though not doing so will result in lost business.
Positive Discontent is celebrating your wins, recognizing success,
GOLF but always strive for more!
OUTING If you remember that People are First then you will keep your
business staffed. If you act with a sense of Competitive Urgency
aAncwoneantcdywansoteuorcakt l! then you will retain your business. If you keep a sense of Positive
Discontent, you will GROW your business!
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What has been one of your toughest challenges?
WESTERN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Early in my career my challenge was Procrastinating.
Gotta remember to Eat That Frog!
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Why is the Evansville region a great place to operate
a business?
The community. Large territory of opportunity. Small town vibes!!

What do you like most about the community
in which you live?
I love the People.

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AMY MANGOLD MORTON SOLAR
Amy Mangold joined the United Way of Southwestern Morton Solar made two key hires:
Indiana as marketing and communications
director. She has more than 15 years of experience in KACEE KEMPER
marketing, development and public relations, and was KaCee Kemper is now the Finance and Safety
formerly a television news anchor in the Evansville Coordinator. Kemper worked for 12 years at
market. Mangold received her bachelor’s degree Evansville Bolt & Nut as an accountant, and recently
in business administration from the University of worked for an electrical contractor in Hawaii working
Evansville. She also holds certificates in fundraising on wiring at Oprah Winfrey’s home. Along with
management and nonprofit executive management accounting, she will assume safety coordination for
from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Morton Solar.
FIELD & MAIN BANK LATOYA DOZIER
Field & Main Bank appointed two new members to its Board of Directors. LaToya Dozier, a lifetime Evansville resident, is the
RON FAUPEL Office Administrative Assistant. Dozier earned a
Ron Faupel has owned and operated Henderson bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies and formerly
Chevrolet Buick GMC since 2002. He is a graduate worked at Fluid Systems Inc., a hydraulic parts
of Michigan State University with a degree in supplier in Evansville, where she dealt with office and
accounting, and he worked for Price Waterhouse purchasing duties.
before moving to Henderson to purchase the
Chevrolet dealership. JADE MONTGOMERY
Jade Montgomery joined F.C. Tucker Emge
GREG RISCH REALTORS as a transaction coordinator in the
Greg Risch was recently named President & CEO Vincennes, IN, office.
of Gibbs Die Casting. He graduated from Kentucky
Wesleyan College, and previously served as president
of various business units at Accuride. He also resides
in Henderson.

ADAM MAYER KYLE ATTEBURY
Gribbins Specialty Group promoted Adam Mayer Kyle Attebury joined the Nix team as the Corporate
to Safety Manager for all Gribbins Specialty Group Sales Manager. Attebury graduated from Oakland
companies, including Gribbins Insulation, Fit Tight City University with a degree in Business
Covers, ProTherm Supply, and Elite Environmental. Management. He has more than a decade of outside
Adam reports to Gribbins Specialty Group’s Executive sales experience. His background comes from the
Vice President, Brian Willett. As the Safety Manager, plastics industry where he was tasked to develop and
he directs safety efforts for all company locations grow new territories and products by finding/
in Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, as well as jobsites providing solutions for customers. Attebury will be
throughout the US with the help of three full-time growing the Louisville, Lexington and Cincinnati
Safety Coordinators. With a Bachelor of Science markets and supporting the Nix sales team.
degree in Occupational Safety and Health from JULIE HORNER
Murray State University, Mayer, an Evansville native, gained experience in Julie Horner was recognized as the August Key Player
construction safety at industrial jobsites throughout Southern Indiana prior of the Monty by Home Instead Senior Care. Horner,
to starting at Gribbins in December 2019. Gribbins Specialty Group owns an Administrative Assistant, branched out to help
and manages contractors, fabricators and suppliers involved in specialty with accounting tasks and covered several emergency
construction. GSG companies serve industrial, commercial and powerhouse care-giver shifts.
customers throughout the United States.

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SHAWN KING KAHN DEES DONOVAN & KAHN
Shawn King, the CEO and President of Mr. Fence in MARK S. SAMILA
Evansville, received the AMBASSADOR AWARD Mark S. Samila of Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn
for 2019 at FENCETECH 2020 during the American was named “Lawyer of the Year” for Closely Held
Fence Association Awards Dinner and Annual Companies and Family Business Law in Evansville by
Meeting. This award is granted to a single individual The Best Lawyers in America. Samila, co-managing
nationwide who “devotes extraordinary energy partner who earned his Juris Doctor from the
to perpetuating and advancing the AFA’s name, University of Missouri in 1989, was included for
reputation and ideals.” his work in Banking and Finance Law, Closely Held
NICHOLE BRANTLEY Companies and Family Business Law, Corporate Law
Nichole Brantley celebrated her 5-year anniversary and Real Estate Law.
at Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union. Brantley
started at DVFCU in August 2015 as a teller, and she Thirteen other KDDK attorneys were honored by The Best Lawyers in
is currently a Mortgage Loan Originator. America for 2021:
• Jeffrey W. Ahlers, partner, for Environmental Litigation. He earned his JD
TRACY VAUGHN from the Valparaiso University School of Law in 1987.
Tracy Vaughn was named Director of Retail, First • Robert F. “Ted” Barron II, partner, for Healthcare Law. He earned his JD
Vice President at Field & Main Bank. She previously cum laude from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 1996.
served as Deposit Compliance Officer, Vice President • Kent A. “KAB” Brasseale II, co-managing partner, for Construction Law
for Field & Main Bank. Vaughn brings 30 years of and Real Estate Law. He earned his JD from the IU Maurer School of Law in
banking experience to the position as the current 1993, and twice has been named “Lawyer of the Year” for Real Estate Law in
BSA Officer and Physical Security Officer. She will Evansville.
be responsible for overall aspects of the bank’s retail • Maria L. Bulkley, partner, Land Use and Zoning Law. She earned her JD
network, including the implementation of strategies from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law in 1997.
and goal setting for organizational growth, profit, • Allison K. Comstock, partner, Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates. She
operational efficiency and customer service objectives. earned her JD cum laude from Southwestern Law School in 1993.
Vaughn is a 2006 graduate of the School of Retail Banking in Madison, WI. • Monica E. Edwards, partner, Real Estate Law. She earned her JD from the
Vaughn resides in Henderson, KY. University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law in 2000.
CITY OF EVANSVILLE ENDOWMENT FUND • Shannon S. Frank, partner, Closely Held Companies and Family Business
AMBER RASCOE Law, Construction Law, Real Estate Law, and Trusts and Estates. She earned
Amber Rascoe was elected as the first woman Board her JD from the IU Maurer School of Law in 1990.
President for the City of Evansville Endowment • Jake R. Fulcher, partner, Labor Law (Management) and Labor and
Fund, replacing outgoing president Jerome Stewart. Employment Litigation. He earned his JD from California Western School of
Rascoe has served on the board for three years and Law in 2001.
was a unanimous selection as president. She also • Jeffrey K. Helfrich, co-managing partner, Closely Held Companies and
serves on the board at WNIN, and is the board Family Business Law, Commercial Finance Law, Commercial Transactions/
president of Joshua Academy Preschool. Rascoe works UCC Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Real Estate Law. He earned his
at German American Bank as a Community Home JD from the IU McKinney School of Law in 1985.
Loan Specialist, and she has been with the company • G. Michael Schopmeyer, partner, Business Organizations (including
for over 11 years. Additional board officers elected LLCs and Partnerships), Construction Law, Economic Development Law,
for the fiscal year that began July 1 include Vice President Alan Groves, Environmental Law, Environmental Litigation and Real Estate Law. He earned
Treasurer Jerome Stewart and Secretary Susan Harp. New board members his JD from the IU McKinney School of Law in 1983, and previously was
elected include Ron Beane, Justin Elpers and Kaitlin Moore Morley. The named “Lawyer of the Year” for Real Estate Law in Evansville.
concept of the City of Evansville Endowment Fund (CEEF) originated in 1994, • Brian P. Williams, partner, Economic Development Law and Trusts and
when then-Mayor Frank McDonald II and the City Council proposed that Estates Litigation. He earned his JD from the IU Maurer School of Law in
$5 million of gaming boat revenue be invested to serve the City of Evansville 1981.
in perpetuity. The CEEF was established as a supporting organization of • Larry S. Downs, of counsel (inactive), Labor Law (Management). He earned
the Community Foundation Alliance Inc., with annual earnings allowed for his JD from the IU Maurer School of Law in 1974.
grantmaking each year. • Jon D. Goldman, of counsel, Employment Law (Management) and Labor
STEPHANI CATT Law (Management). He earned his JD from the Illinois Institute of Technology,
Stephani Catt was chosen by LG ChemHeadquarters Chicago-Kent College of Law, in 1974.
to serve as President of Uniseal effective Sept. 1, • Matthew D. Malcolm, associate, was included in Best Lawyers in America
2020. Catt has been with Uniseal for 37 years, with among the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, for Tax Law. He earned his JD From
29 years served as a Vice President. She has held the IU Maurer School of Law in 2014.
various roles including IT Manager, Quality Director,
Plant Manager, Sales Manager and Vice President of www.workonesouthwest.com
Operations. Catt holds a Bachelor of Science degree
in Operations Management and an AS degree in
Data Processing. In 2011, she was the recipient of the
Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce “Richard
A Schlottman” Business Person of the Year Award based on her contributions
to Uniseal’s success and her leadership as the Chairperson of the Tri-State
Manufacturers’ Alliance.

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2020 MEMBER
ANNIVERSARIES

As we near the end of our fiscal year, we would like to thank our members that have
remained dedicated to supporting the local business region as members of the
Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you!

Meeting the Security Needs of Business & Industry Over 100 Years

January 1 marked a 65-year anniversary for Clark Security/Ira E. Clark Detective Agency, Inc. as a member of the Southwest Indiana Chamber.
We would like to thank Clark Security/Ira E. Clark Detective Agency, Inc. for their valuable membership, participation and service to the

Southwest Indiana region. Clark Security/Ira E. Clark Detective Agency, Inc. provides uniformed guards for industrial plants, banks, construction
sites and institutions and can be reached by calling (812) 424-2448 or visit them online at www.clark-security.com.

Delicious on Purpose

December 1 marks a 35-year anniversary for Stephen Libs Finer Chocolates as a member
of the Southwest Indiana Chamber. We would like to thank Stephen Libs Finer Chocolates
for their valuable membership, participation and service to the Southwest Indiana region.
Stephen Libs Finer Chocolates is located at 6225 Vogel Rd. in Evansville and can be reached
by calling (812) 473-0048 or visit them online at www.stephenlibschocolates.com.

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• 14 WFIE • Orthopaedic Everyday Business Resilience Group, New Member Profile, con't. from page 5
• Action Staffing, Inc Associates, Inc.
• Alcoa Warrick Operations • PAR Consulting committed to this community and the amazing businesses within
• Alexander Funeral Homes, Inc. • Port of Indiana - Mt. Vernon it. We want to do our part to ensure those businesses are thriving
• Ambassador Travel & Cruises • Posey County Committee for the long run.
• AmeriQual Group, LLC • ProMark
• Arc Construction Company, Inc. • Pro-Tex-All Company What career advice would you give the younger
• AT&T • RB generation interested in this type of work?
• Automated Office Solutions, Inc. • Red Spot Paint & Varnish Co., Inc. Be curious and savor learning! Business Continuity and Project
• Berkshire Hathaway Indiana Realty • Regency Properties Management require a broad understanding of all different
• Berry Global Group, Inc. • Reis Tire Sales, Inc. aspects of a business, including engineering, design, production,
• Biagi, Chance, Cummins, • Republic Services marketing, finance, sales, logistics and beyond. Challenge yourself
London, Titzer, Inc. • Robert W. Baird Co. Incorporated in your career by working in a variety of roles. A variety of roles and
• Blankenberger Bros., Inc. • Ross Center experiences can expand your skillset and breadth of knowledge,
• Boy Scouts of America • Royal Crown Bottling Corp. while building your confidence and openmindedness to help
• Brandeis Machinery & Supply • SCORE others prepare for the future.
Corp. • Shetler Moving & Storage, Inc.
• Catholic Diocese of Evansville • Shoe Carnival, Inc. In your opinion, what are three ingredients for
• City of Evansville • Southwestern Healthcare, Inc. success?
• Clem, Dassel & Co. • St. Vincent Evansville Curiosity – Always be learning. The world has little interest in
• Cross Pointe Shoppes • State of Indiana staying stagnant.
• David Matthews Associates • Sterling Boiler & Mechanical, Inc. A willingness to ask for help – None of us succeed on our
• Dean Bosler's Furniture Showroom • SVN/The Monti Group own, there is always someone who has provided assistance or
• Denny's • T.J. Maxx motivation for each of us.
• Eastland Pointe • The Design Center Patience – We all learn and grow and see the world differently.
• Emergency Management Agency • Three I Engineering Be willing to take the time to do what works best for those you’re
• Encompass Health Deaconess • Torian Insurance working with.
Rehabilitation Hospital • Town Center North
• Energy Systems Group, LLC • Townsquare Media, Inc. What has been one of your toughest challenges?
• Evansville Convention & Visitors • Traylor Bros., Inc. Starting a new business right before a global pandemic! Building
Bureau • Tri-State Aero, Inc. a new business as the world shuts down is challenging to say the
• Evansville Courier & Press • Tri-State Bearing Company, Inc. least, but seeing the challenges that small businesses have faced
• Evansville Kia • Tri-State Fire Protection, Inc. in these unprecedented times has made us even more committed
• Evansville Metropolitan Planning • Turoni's Forget-Me-Not-Inn to do what we can to help. We want our clients to be so confident
Organization • Turoni's Pizzery & Brewery in their resilience that when something even as big as a global
• Evansville Vanderburgh Public • U.S. Congressman 8th District pandemic happens, they look around and say, “We’ve got this —
Library • United Way of SW Indiana, Inc. we’re prepared and ready.”
• Fairfield Inn, Evansville East by • University of Evansville
Marriott • University of Southern Indiana Why is the Evansville region a great place to operate
• Farm Boy Foodservice • Vanderburgh Co. Republican Party a business?
• Fine & Hatfield, A Professional • Vanderburgh County This is such a supportive and amazing community, full of people
Corp. Commissioners and businesses who strive every day to be self-sufficient and
• First Federal Savings Bank • Vanderburgh County Council help others. The way people take care of this community, and the
• Grandy's • Vectren - A Centerpoint Energy passion behind the businesses, events and organizations in the Tri-
• Hafer PSC Company State make us very proud to live here and call the Evansville region
• Hardee's • Village Commons home.
• Harding, Shymanski & Company, • WABX-107.5
P.S.C. • WEHT Local & Local 7 WTVW What do you like most about the community in which
• Hasgoe Cleaning Systems, Inc. • Wendy's Restaurant you live?
• Hi-Tech Sheet Metal, Inc. • Wesselman's Supermarket The way we help each other no matter what is happening in the
• Holiday Inn Evansville Airport • Westgate rest of the world. The level of camaraderie between businesses
• Hoosier Accounts Service • WEVV-CBS 44 and organizations in this community never fails to amaze us,
• imi, Irving Materials Inc. • WINKLER, INC - Wesselman's even the way Westsiders and Eastsiders work together! Where
• Indiana Chamber of Commerce Supermarket else can you find such small town charm combined with big city
• Ivy Tech Community College • WLFW-93.5 Duke FM industriousness?
Southwest • WlKY
• J. Trockman & Sons, Inc. • WNIN Tri-State Public Media, Inc. Is there anything else you would like to share?
• J.E. Shekell, Inc. • Wolfe's Evansville Auto Auction Global corporations have been incorporating Business Continuity
• J.H. Rudolph & Co., Inc. • WSTO-Hot 96 Planning and Project Management practices for decades, but the
• Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP • Ziemer Funeral Homes overhead involved in having such dedicated personnel can make
• Kempf's Donut Bank Bakeries, Inc. • Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & those practices a challenge for small businesses to implement. But
• Kruse, Dicus & Associates, LLP Shoulders with small businesses making up over half of the US economy, they
• Lensing Wholesale, Inc. need the same capabilities and preparedness — we’re here to help
• Lic's Ice Cream them prepare and put their own plans in place.
• Lieberman Technologies
• Lochmueller Group 11
• Long John Silver's
• Midwest Communications/WIKY
• Midwest Telecom
Communications, Inc.
• Mills Body Shop
• Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc.
• N.M. Bunge, Inc.
• Nussmeier Engraving Company
• Old National Bank Headquarters
• OneMain Financial

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