SWIN Chamber October 2020 Newsletter

SWIN OCTOBER 2020

NEWSLETTER PRESIDENT & CEO LETTER
NEW MEMBERS & RENEWALS
NEWSMAKERS & MILESTONES

#TogetherWeThrive

ANNUAL CELEBRATE
MEETING MFG DAY!
& DINNER
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NEWS FROM: KEEP IT LOCAL!
HERITAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION MEMBER
VECTREN - A CENTERPOINT ENERGY CO.
DIRECTORY
Pictured Right to Left: Alfonso Vidal, Daniela Vidal and Jerome Stewart attending the
2020 Annual Meeting and Dinner October New Member Profile:

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President & CEO Letter

Leveraging our strength in manufacturing

October is Manufacturing Month. The Southwest Indiana categories in our economy such as
Chamber recognizes the important role of manufacturing in office support, food service, production
our region, our country and around the globe. We will highlight work, customer service and retail
some of the interesting stories and changes coming to our region’s #1 sales. Nearly 40% of our jobs are in
industry sector. In fact, Indiana ranks #1 in manufacturing jobs and occupations that could shrink between
output with Kentucky not far behind. Chemical products have long now and 2030. Jobs that are repetitive,
dominated our region as a sector, but the growth in pharmaceuticals and routine or require physical tasks are
allied bio-based manufacturing is exponential. Along with automobile likely candidates for automation.
and automotive parts, these sectors are the underpinnings of our region’s Because these roles are distributed
history and our future. across the country, all communities
Last month at our Annual Meeting, the Chamber recognized Fortune need to prepare for automation-related
300 Berry Global, a company that employs 47,000 in communities displacement.
around the world, yet their commitment and engagement in their But the growth of automation in
“hometown” is invaluable. We count among our strengths our capacity these job areas is also an opportunity
to successfully host companies of this scale. for displaced workers to re-skill and to A message from
Berry Global may be the biggest “homegrown” manufacturer, but we are find a career path that better enables
equally fortunate to be the headquarters of hundreds of manufacturers of them to move up and find middle-wage TARA BARNEY
all sizes; for instance, Audubon Metals, with 300+ employees, and Vidal jobs that will enhance their well-being President & CEO
Plastics with 6. All are making the same transitions, from mechanical to and ours. Being the #1 manufacturing
digital, from a customer base limited by drive-time, to customers around state in the US comes with challenges.
the world, from competing across the region or across state lines, to How we respond will be the difference
competing in that same global market for talent, materials and capital. between increasing our regional prosperity and quality of life or falling
While we are doing business globally (85% of Indiana’s exporters are behind. The Southwest Indiana Chamber is committed to strategies and
small businesses), we do so from a position of strength. Why? Because we action plans that make Greater Evansville the best place to live and work
are set up for success by our local strengths. With our central US location in the country. Not just because we have more, but because we have
and unparalleled transportation options (highways, direct access to the better. Join us in a bright future.
worldwide waterways and a great airport), global relevance is ours for
claiming. How we unleash our productivity as a region is limited only by #TogetherWeThrive #MaskUpHoosiers
our vision. Tara Barney
As automation becomes more central to our manufacturing President and CEO, Southwest Indiana Chamber
community, so it does to other aspects of our community. The coming [email protected]
wave of automation will affect some of the other largest occupational
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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.

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ANNUAL MEETING ANNUAL MEET
AND DINNER AND DINNER
Berry Global – the 2020 Business of the Year.

ANNUAL ANNUAL
MEETING MEETING

AND DINNER AND DINNER

4 Curt Begle, Berry Global Division President and new Southwest Indiana Chamber Chair,
accepts the Business of the Year award on behalf of Berry Global.

2020 Distinguished Business Team of the Year, pictured from left to right, Dr. James Porter and Shawn McCoy, Deaconess Health System, along with Southwest Indiana Chamber
President and CEO Tara Barney.

Southwest Indiana Chamber President and CEO Tara Barney presents outgoing Board Steve Greenley (right), Vectren - A CenterPoint Energy Company, introduces Keynote
Chair Christine Keck with an award as a thank you for her dedication and service to the Speaker Chief David Morkal of the New York Fire Department.
Chamber and the business community.

#BuildingResilience

This year's Annual Meeting & Dinner signified a Pivot to Move Forward celebrating our First Responders and business resilience. We welcomed
new and returning board members and thanked those who have given many years of service. Thank you to Chief David Morkal for inspiring
us to think about how we impact the lives of others and play a role in their life journey. Congratulations to our Distinguished Business Leaders
Dr. James Porter and Shawn McCoy of Deaconess Health System and to our Business of the Year, Berry Global. A special thank you to our Gold

Sponsor Vectren - A Centerpoint Energy Company and Silver Sponsors Berry Global, BKD LLP, Fifth Third Bank, and Old National Bank. Thank you
to our Signature Series Sponsors Atlas and RB; Technology and Virtual Sponsor Concept Sound & Light; Decor Sponsor Wilde Horticulture;
Media Sponsor Townsquare Media; and Live Stream Sponsor Astrazeneca. Photos: Chris Berneking Photography.

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VISIONARY PARTNER

Heritage Federal Credit Union Named
Among Best Credit Unions to Work For

Heritage Federal Credit Union has been named one of the 2020 Best
Credit Unions to Work For. Credit Union Journal has partnered with
Best Companies Group to identify companies that have excelled in
creating quality workplaces for employees.

This survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second consisted of
honor the best credit unions. The 2020 list is made up of 50 credit unions. employee surveys aimed at assessing the experiences and attitudes of
Heritage Federal Credit union was one of only two Indiana Credit individual employees with respect to their workplace and was worth
Unions and placed 11th overall. The full Best Credit Unions to Work For approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores
list is featured at CUjournal.com determined the final ranking.
“Each and every one of our employees is responsible for our success in
creating a working environment that makes us worthy of being one of To be considered for participation, credit unions had to have at least
The Best Credit Unions to Work For,” said Tony Aylsworth, President. 25 employees working in the U.S. and been in business a minimum of
“I would like to thank all of them for their hard work, dedication and one year. Best Companies Group managed the registration and survey
commitment to our mission here at HFCU.” process and also analyzed the data to determine the final ranking.
“Credit unions, deservedly, are recognized for their commitment to the
communities they serve," said Aaron Passman, Editor in Chief of Credit For more information on Best Credit Unions to Work For, visit https://
Union Journal. “Our annual ranking recognizes those that go above and www.americanbanker.com/creditunions/list/the-best-credit-unions-to-
beyond in terms of their employees’ job satisfaction, career development work-for-2020
and personal growth.” __________________________________________________________
Determining the Best Credit Unions to Work For involved a two-step Heritage Federal Credit Union Press Release September 22, 2020
process. The first consisted of evaluating each participating credit
union’s workplace policies, practices and demographics and was worth

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New Member Profile

Let's welcome Donatos Pizza as a new member of the Southwest Indiana
Chamber. Donatos Pizza can be reached by calling (812) 618-3868 or by
visiting them online at www.donatos.com. Read on as Sean Byrne, owner,
tells us about Donatos Pizza.

Tell us about Donatos Pizza and the services you offer. commitment to the environment.
Donatos is a family-owned pizza delivery franchise based in With the purchase of a new shrink-
Columbus, Ohio. It was founded by 19-year-old Columbus, Ohio wrap machine, Donatos is saving
native Jim Grote who borrowed $1,300 and had a vision for a 125,000 pounds of plastic from going
company that put customers first (treat others the way he likes to be into landfills. Donatos uses 100%
treated). Today, there are more than 160 Donatos Restaurants and as compostable bowls and lids for salads
of June 9, we can proudly say we have a Donatos here in Evansville! and appetizers. Our FSI-certified pizza
Our Donatos is locally owned by a group of business partners that boxes are made from 100% natural
reside here in the Tri-State. The group aspired to own a business fiber, and our napkins are 100% FSC
together and began looking into franchise opportunities. One of certified.
them had previously lived in Lexington, KY, where they were able to
experience Donatos Pizza. When they realized that Donatos was a What career advice would you give the younger
franchise and saw how fantastic the family was that started Donatos,
they knew it was the right fit! They opened their first franchise in generation interested in this type of work?
Owensboro and have now brought a location to Evansville. They now Be curious and savor learning! Business Continuity and Project
own the rights to the Tri-State for the brand and are looking to open Management require a broad understanding of all different aspects
other locations throughout our community. of a business, including engineering, design, production, marketing,
Some of our most popular items are the 100 pieces of pepperoni finance, sales, logistics and beyond. Challenge yourself in your career
on a large pepperoni pizza, Founders Favorite, Serious Meat, Hot by working in a variety of roles. A variety of roles and experiences can
Chicken (crispy hot chicken, pepper jack, jalapeño peppers, finished expand your skillset and breadth of knowledge, while building your
with dill pickles and a ranch drizzle.) Cauliflower Crust Pizza, Big Don confidence and openmindedness to help others prepare for the future.
Italian Sub (shaved ham, sliced salami, smoked provolone, family
recipe sausage, banana peppers, freshly cut Roma tomatoes, lettuce, In your opinion, what are three ingredients for success?
house Italian dressing), Chipotle Wings, Chicken Harvest Salad. Passion. Creativity. Responsibility. Those are the ingredients we use.
Other items we offer include pizza, oven baked subs, salads,
calzones, wings (4 different types of sauces and rubs, boneless What has been one of your toughest challenges?
and traditional), breadsticks, desserts (cinnamon bread, Cheryl’s Opening a restaurant in a new market during a pandemic.
Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cheryl’s Brownies). No artificial colors or Opening this location looked a bit different than when we opened
flavors. No MSG no high-fructose corn syrup. No compromises – our Owensboro restaurant, from setting up our dining room to
“Every piece is important (and that includes you)” is their tagline. Also being social distance complaint, training staff on the latest safety
offer catering! precautions, narrowing guests list for VIP event to wearing face masks
for our ribbon cutting. All in all, it has worked out.
What inspired you to invest your time and resources in
Why is the Evansville region a great place to operate a
this business?
At Donatos, we’ve been passionate about making great tasting pizza business?
since 1963. Think fresh ingredients, locally sourced and hand-cut The Donatos team in Evansville is excited to bring the great taste of
daily. Think unique combinations of bold and flavorful, savory and Donatos to Southwest Indiana! We take pride in working hard and are
spicy, cheesy and hot. Corporate mission is to promote goodwill excited to bring this Ohio tradition to Evansville.
through our products and service, principles and people. Strive
to give back more than they bring in. For example, they invest in What do you like most about the community in which
their employees. When you join their team, they want you to grow
personally and professionally and if you leave, leave better than when you live?
you came to them. Provide training opportunities with USI, WKU in The people and the close community feeling are obviously the most
Owensboro and Owensboro Community & Technical College. Gave important part. We have had a very warm welcome. Evansville and the
all employees at their Owensboro location a bonus during COVID-19 surrounding area are growing and thriving. We are excited to be a part
for doing an amazing job and working through the pandemic. The of the business community. We look forward to serving Donatos pizza
managing partners are involved in the community and give back for many years to come.
to schools and nonprofits, active participants in the communities
Donatos serves. Provide opportunities for fundraising. Twenty percent Is there anything else you would like to share? 77
of proceeds given to baseball teams, schools, etc. Also, has a deep We have a very family friendly environment that is great for any
occasion! We are excited to grow in our Evansville community.

NEW MEMBERS MEMBER • Husk Signs
RENEWALS • Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
AUGUST 2020 • Indianapolis Colts
FIRST MERCHANTS BANK AUGUST 2020 • Insurance & Business Planning
10333 N. Meridian St., Carmel, IN 46290 • Koorsen Fire & Security
Jason Mihelic 317-566-6162; [email protected] • Acute Lawn and Landscape, LLC • Lasting Order
www.firstmerchants.com • Ashley Furniture Homestore • Lincolnland Economic
• Atria Senior Living Development Corporation
MR. FENCE • Be Happy Pie Company • Lloyd's Ice Cream, Inc.
1804 N. Burkhardt Rd., Evansville, IN 47715 • Bruce Woodring • Lucas Oil Center 1
Heather Howery 812-425-3550; [email protected] Auto Leasing & Sales • Media Mix Communications
www.gomrfence.com • Busler Enterprises, Inc. • Nomad Technology Group, LLC
• Charter Communications • Paragon Promotions Inc.
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE • Diehl Consulting Group • Peoples Trust & Savings Bank
7201 Indiana St., Evansville, 47715 • Drury Inn & Suites Evansville • Pettinga Financial Advisors
William Branson 812-474-0005; [email protected] • Dunkin Donuts- First Ave • Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity
www.outback.com • Edward Jones Financial Advisor, • Precision Payroll, Inc.
Jim Back • ProRehab
QUALITY INN & SUITES • El Charro Mexican Restaurant • Purdue University -
DOWNTOWN EVANSVILLE • Elite Environmental & Safety Manufacturing Extension
703 N. First Ave., Evansville, IN 47710 Services, Inc. Partnership (MEP)
Armen Grigorian 812-909-5953; [email protected] • Embry Automation & Controls • Raymond James & Associates
www.choicehotels.com • Enjole Interiors • ResilientHR
• Evansville Christian School • SIRS Southern Indiana Resource
SYMMETRY ENERGY SOLUTIONS • Evansville Philharmonic Solutions, Inc.
119 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 Orchestra • Southern Business Machines
Kimberly Gullett 317-832-0615 • Evansville Teachers • Stone & Stratman, LLP
[email protected] Federal Credit Union • Tommy's Express Car Wash -
www.symmetryenergy.com • Expressway Auto Group Newburgh
• Eyecare Consultants, LLP • Two Men and A Truck
TRI-STATE COLORECTAL GROUP • FC Tucker Emge Realtors • University of Evansville
950 S. Kenmore Dr., Ste. B, Evansville, IN 47714 • Fourth Street Accounting • William Wilson Auction Realty
Jim Waller 812-301-8110; [email protected] Solutions • Y Factor Studio - Interior Design
www.t-scg.com • Greer's Flooring America • Youth First, Inc
• Hahn Kiefer Real Estate Services
UNIQU-E-SCAPES • Hearing Healthcare Center, Inc.
1804 N. Burkhardt Rd., Evansville, IN 47715
Joan Shappard 812-423-8883; [email protected]
www.uniqu-e-scapes.com

EVPL’s Business Central has resources for
job seekers, employees and small business owners

To assist the job seekers and small with job searching. To navigate how to start
business owners of the community, the a small business, EVPL librarians can assist
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library with accessing information on bookkeeping,
has established Business Central. financing and small business planning.
EVPL’s Business Central is a hub, both digital For those who are in need of aid, EVPL’s
and physical, of resources for those looking to Business Central has curated resources to
further their career, improve skills, start a new receive local, state and federal assistance.
business and more.
“EVPL’s Business Central is ready to assist you with your career or your The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library has
business,” EVPL CEO-Director Scott Kinney said. “We have the tools and served our community for more than a century. With eight locations
resources available to help everyone from those beginning their career to throughout Vanderburgh County, immediate access to hundreds
veteran business owners.” of thousands of digital resources, and a dedicated team of library
Knowledgeable staff can help guide library users through available professionals, EVPL strives to create opportunities for you to discover,
resources to build a resume, practice interview skills and get assistance explore and connect with your library. For more information visit
evpl.org.
__________________________________________________________
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Press Release September 17, 2020

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MILESTONES

AWARD WORLD TROPHIES & GIFTS FIBERTECH, INC.
Award World Trophies & Gifts celebrated a 30-year Fibertech, Inc. celebrated a 10-year anniversary at 11744
anniversary at a new location 700 N. Weinbach Ave., Blue Bell Rd., in Elberfeld, IN. Fibertech Inc. is a Plastic
Ste. 103 in Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. Award World Rotational Molder and Ag Services Company. Fibertech is
Trophies & Gifts prides themselves on product quality, continuously evolving and innovating new products and
competitive pricing, fast reliable service and attentive staff services to grow their business. Contact them at (812) 983-
as the key to their growth. Contact them at (812) 425-4571 2642 or online at www.fibertechinc.net.
or online at www.awardworldtrophies.com.

SOLARBRON POINTE, INC. SARAH'S DEVOTED SHOP
Solarbron Pointe, Inc. celebrated a 35-year anniversary Solarbron Pointe, Inc. celebrated the launch of a new brand
at 1501 McDowell Rd. in Evansville with a ribbon- with a ribbon-cutting. Sarah's Devoted Shop helps women
cutting. Solarbron Pointe is a continuing care retirement find their unique style and express it through jewelry,
community where all your needs can be meet on one share it with friends and even start their own business.
campus so you can live your life to the fullest in your senior Contact them at (812) 454-2765 or online at
years. Contact them at (812) 470-6586 or online at www.premierdesigns.com/sarahcapehart.
www.solarbron.org.
BETHEL MANOR FEATURE YOUR MILESTONE!
Bethel Manor celebrated a grand opening at 6015
Kratzville Rd. in Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. Bethel Let us help you spread the word about your next grand
Manor has a new Rehab Cottage that will provide rehab to opening, anniversary, groundbreaking, new location,
home therapy services. Contact them at (812) 401-9402 or relocation, remodel or anything you need to celebrate!
online at www.bethelmanor.com.
To schedule your milestone,
go to:

www.swinchamber.com/member-benefits/get-noticed/
ribbon-cuttings-milestones

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Creators Wanted in
Modern Manufacturing

Launched annually on the first Friday in October with events that If you choose to host your own virtual MFG Day event, here are a few
continue throughout the month, MFG Day helps show the reality suggestions that will make it a hit, courtesy of Manufacturing Institute
of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of Senior Director of Youth Engagement Julia Asoni and NAM Assistant
companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their Vice President of Advocacy Michael O’Brien:
doors to students, parents, teachers and community leaders. MFG Day • Provide a welcome message from senior leadership.
empowers manufacturers to come together to address their collective • Offer an overview of the importance of manufacturing to the economy
challenges so they can help their communities and future generations in your community.
thrive. • Lay out what your company does and give participants a sense of its
MFG Day is an initiative of The Manufacturing Institute, with the career offerings.
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association as a founding partner. The • Film a video tour of your facility to show viewers the technology and
Institute grows and supports the manufacturing industry’s skilled workers tools you use every day.
for the advancement of modern manufacturing. The Institute’s diverse • Record interviews with employees or a conversation with a panel to
initiatives support women, veterans, students and workers through skills allow young people to hear directly from the people who work at your
training programs, community building and supporting the advancement business.
of their career in manufacturing. As the workforce development and • Create a survey to track how the event changes your audience’s
education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, the perceptions of manufacturing — for example, asking participants about
Institute is a trusted adviser to manufacturers, equipping them with their interest in a manufacturing career both before and after your
resources necessary to solve the industry’s toughest challenges. presentation.

How to Participate Virtually From www.themanufacturinginstitute.org
in MFG Day 2020

Manufacturing Day, and the month-long celebration of the industry it
kicks off, will be very different this year now that we can’t tour factories,
technical schools and more in person. But manufacturers can still do
their part to show parents, teachers and students what careers in today’s
advanced manufacturing really look like — via virtual programming.
In advance of this year’s MFG Day, Oct. 2, The Manufacturing Institute
— the workforce and education partner of the National Association of
Manufacturers — held a webinar to help manufacturers plan virtual
events. Below is a quick recap.
What should manufacturers do? Don’t worry, many MFG Day hosts
are still figuring this out. First, you can reach out to local associations
and regional groups to see if there is an existing event that you can co-
host or participate in. Second, you can consider partnering with other
manufacturers in your area or industry to produce a virtual event.


Creators Wanted for MFG Day

Join thousands of manufacturers across North America as they
showcase what modern manufacturing looks like and inspire the
next generation of skilled workers.

This year, the official date for MFG Day is Oct. 2, but any day can
be MFG Day. How you participate needs to work for you, so feel
free to choose when you host your event!

What requirements does your event need to meet in order to be

an official MFG Day event?

Must consist of a tour of a manufacturing facility, office,

innovation center or other site; other creative student-invite

Learn more at type of event at a manufacturing or manufacturing-supporting
www.creatorswanted.org
site (e.g., design office, software company); school event about

manufacturing; manufacturing-related jobs fair; manufacturing-

related career day event; or manufacturing product expo

or similar event. Must be open to students, parents and/or 11

educators.

DR. SHANNON JONES DR. LORI SIEBOLDT
Dr. Shannon Jones was selected as the new Assistant Dr. Lori Sieboldt, MD, MBA, Medical Director,
Medical Director of Southwestern Behavioral Deaconess Care Integration, Population Health, and
Healthcare. Currently, Dr. Willard Whitehead serves Director of Case Management and Post-Acute Care
as the Medical Director of Southwestern and will Services, was recognized by Modern Healthcare as
continue in that role until March 15, 2021, when Dr. one of this year’s Top 25 Innovators. The complete
Jones takes the helm as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. ranking is featured in the Aug. 24 issue of Modern
Whitehead will continue to practice psychiatry at Healthcare magazine, and profiles of the winners are
Southwestern for an indefinite time and clients of Dr. available at www.ModernHealthcare.com/awards/top-
Whitehead’s will not see any interruptions to their 25-innovators-2020. This year’s Top 25 Innovators
care. In 2000, Dr. Jones was hired as a Psychiatrist at championed scalable solutions that are being used to
Southwestern until 2006 when she accepted the role as both a Psychiatrist and reshape the industry in big and small ways. “Dr. Sieboldt and her team have
the Director of Youth Services. During her years at Southwestern, Dr. Jones focused on reducing gaps in care for vulnerable populations, including those
developed many new protocols and training curricula to enhance expertise in post-acute (skilled nursing) facilities,” said Dr. James Porter, President,
of staff treating children and adolescents. In 2008, Dr. Jones became the Deaconess Health System. “Her dedication to quality patient care, paired
Medical Director at the Evansville Psychiatric Children’s Center where she with her innovative approaches for addressing ongoing issue – such as food
was responsible for overseeing and directing care of all EPCC patients while insecurity, social isolation and access to care – have led to improved health
complying with all pertinent federal, state and local regulation. During her and quality of life for many individuals. These efforts have also helped reduce
tenure, she was credited with enhancing many of the center’s protocols which unnecessary hospitalization costs for patients and government payers. We’re
led to increased outcomes for the youth served. From 2017 to 2019, Dr. Jones very proud of Dr. Sieboldt’s work and look forward to future innovations and
was named the Interim Superintendent at EPCC which provided her the successes.”
opportunity to oversee the entire operations of the center and its staff of over FIELD & MAIN BANK
50 employees.
KIM ANDERSON WHITNEY JUSTIN LATTA
Weichert, Realtors® - The Schulz Group, located FLOYD
in Evansville, announced that Kim Anderson
successfully completed the Weichert Real Estate Field & Main Insurance named Whitney Floyd as President. Floyd, formerly
Affiliates, Inc. Fast Track training program. The the Vice President, has 16 years of insurance experience to the position as
training helps bring new and existing Weichert- she began her career in 2004 with Latta Insurance, which became Field &
affiliated agents up to speed on the latest information, Main Insurance in 2015. Floyd will oversee all functions of the insurance
resources and technology available to real estate department. Floyd is a 2004 graduate of the University of Kentucky. She
professionals to help them effectively list, promote currently serves as a board member on the Henderson Community College
and sell properties and offer legendary service to their Foundation board, vice-chair of BIG I in Kentucky, and is a member of
clients. Program participants learn best practices to Keystone Insurers Group. Justin Latta was named Vice President of Field &
get started in the real estate industry, find sellers, capture a buyer’s attention Main Insurance, where he has worked for 3 years. Latta will oversee the daily
and list properties to sell quickly. operations of the team. Latta is a graduate of the University of Louisville (with
BRIAN WHITLEDGE high honors) and serves as a member of the Keystone Insurers Group.
Gribbins Insulation hired Brian Whitledge as Safety
Coordinator. He works in the Evansville office and CRAIG SHOOBRIDGE
reports to Safety Manager Adam Mayer. As one of EVSC Foundation is excited to announce that Craig
three Safety Coordinators for Gribbins, Whitledge Shoobridge, with more than 22 years of experience
helps employees follow safety policies and ensures as an EVSC teacher and coach, has joined the
hazard free work environments for all company Foundation team as a part-time student advocate.
locations in Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, as well as Throughout his EVSC career, Shoobridge taught
jobsites throughout the United States. With a Bachelor mathematics at Lincoln and Washington schools
of Science degree in Occupational Safety and Health and coached various baseball, football, wrestling,
from Murray State University, Whitledge began basketball, and golf teams at Central and Bosse.
working in industrial and commercial construction safety in Portland, OR Raised in Southern Indiana, Shoobridge is a proud
in 2012 and earned his Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) University of Southern Indiana alumnus where he
certification in 2017. Brian started with Gribbins in June 2020. Founded in earned his bachelor’s degree in Education and played baseball for the Eagles
1985, Gribbins Insulation is a commercial and industrial mechanical insulation during the ’93-’96 seasons. Shoobridge later earned his master’s degree from
contractor serving the Midwestern United States. Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana Wesleyan University. Shoobridge and his wife, Kelli, have three
the company has five branch offices in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, and children enrolled in the Reitz district. “My three favorite basketball players as a
employs about 250 people throughout its footprint. kid were Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, and Magic Johnson,” shares Shoobridge.
“One of my favorite quotes is from Magic: ‘All kids need is a little help, a little
hope, and someone who believes in them.’ Seems simple but is so powerful!
As a student advocate for the EVSC Foundation, I am blessed with the
opportunity to continue making an impact in the lives of students and athletes
in the EVSC.” Along with being a team member of the EVSC Foundation,
Shoobridge also works for Crown Packaging Corporation. We look forward to
the future of the Foundation with Craig on our team.

ROLAND SHELTON RYAN GOELTZ
In an effort to drive positive social change while at Ryan Goeltz was promoted to Branch Manager of the
the same time delivering strong, relationship-based Eastfield Office of Diamond Valley Federal Credit
services and support to the business sector, Old Union. Goeltz joined the credit union after earning
National has created a new executive leadership a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern
position: EVP, Strategic Business Partnerships. Indiana. He began his career as a teller before being
Assuming this new role is Roland Shelton, formerly promoted to New Account Representative and then to
Executive Business Development Officer in Old Assistant Branch Manager.
National’s Terre Haute and Indianapolis markets.
He will work out of Evansville and report to Old JALESSA SLADE
National Chairman and CEO Jim Ryan. With more Jalessa Slade was selected as Interim Executive
than 30 years of management, sales and leadership experience, Shelton was Director of the Evansville African American Museum
instrumental in launching Old National’s recent partnerships with Butler following the departure of outgoing Executive
University and the Mid-States Minority Development Council to promote Director Dr. Ashley Jordan on September 18, 2020.
and support underrepresented businesses. He also previously managed fund Serving the Evansville African American Museum as
development campaign strategies totaling over $200 million and helped launch Director of Development since July of 2019, Slade has
two General Motors car brands (the Chevrolet Corvette C6 and Cadillac XLR extensive experience working in nonprofits, including
convertible). Shelton serves on the Ivy Tech Foundation Board of Directors grant research and writing, fund development, media
(and chairs the Development Committee), is Board Secretary for the Mid- and communications, and program development
States Minority Development Council and also serves on the Kentucky and implementation. Before joining the Evansville
Wesleyan College Board of Trustees, the Terre Hate Board of Public Works, African American Museum in 2019, she was the Development Associate
the State of Indiana Workforce Development Board and more. In addition to at Carver Community Organization and Community Impact Manager at
his business development goals, Shelton will work in partnership with Old the United Way of Southwestern Indiana. She has been extremely active in
National’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team to develop and drive diversity Toastmasters International, the Young Professional Alliance of the Southwest
recruiting strategies and enhance career development efforts for individuals of Indiana Chamber and the University of Evansville African American Alumni
color. Association.
FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
DIANA L. WANN Field & Main Bank made promotions in its Information Technology
Diana L. Wann rejoined Jackson Kelly PLLC. She Department.
is Counsel in the Administrative practice group, BRAD TABER
focusing primarily on state workers’ compensation. Brad Taber was named Chief Information Officer,
She practices out of the office in Evansville. Wann has Vice President. He previously served as Director of
been named in The Best Lawyers in America, is AV Information Technology, Vice President. Taber brings
Preeminent rated, has been named an Indiana Super IT experience in the areas of information security and
Lawyer, and was named 2014 Lawyer of the Year for network administration. He will be responsible for the
Workers’ Compensation Law in the Indianapolis development and implementation of all IT strategy
Metro Area. and objectives, information security governance, risk
and compliance. He will manage a team responsible
UNITED FIDELITY BANK for IT operations and digital banking and will provide
United Fidelity Bank made two key hires. strategic leadership to enable growth. Taber is a 2010 graduate of Purdue
University and a 2018 graduate of Virginia Tech University, where he earned a
CHRIS DUNNING Masters of Information Technology.
Chris Dunning joined the bank as VP, Community DIANA LORD
Executive and Regional Manager of the Evansville Diana Lord was named Director of Information
Market. He has nearly 30 years of banking experience. Technology, Assistant Vice President. She previously
Dunning started his career as a teller and subsequently served as Information Technology Officer, Assistant
served as a Customer Service Representative, Assistant Vice President. Lord brings 34 years of experience
Manager, and most recently as VP, Banking Center in the areas of custom software programming,
Manager for Old National Bank at their Burkhardt networking infrastructure, network security, and has
banking center. He is the past President and current extensive knowledge of various banking software. She
board member for both the Northside Kiwanis and will execute the Information Technology strategic
PEACE Zone Inc. and is an Alumni of Leadership and operational objectives under the direction of
Evansville. Dunning earned his degree from University of Southern Indiana in the Chief Information Officer. Lord will manage a team responsible for Field
Business Administration. & Main’s network, infrastructure, equipment, cybersecurity and compliance
HOLLY DONNAN requirements. Lord is a 1983 graduate of the University of Evansville
Holly Donnan joined the bank as Office Manager for and serves as a board member and volunteer at the ANSWER Center in
the Bell Oaks banking center. Donnan has 10 years of Henderson.
banking experience. She started her career as a task CLINT HILL
force teller, shortly after serving as a Customer Service Clint Hill was named Director of Digital Banking,
Representative, and most recently as the Assistant Assistant Vice President. He previously served as
Branch Manager at the Old National Bank Burkhardt Information Technology Systems & Support Officer.
banking center. She has a passion for volunteering Hill brings IT experience in the areas of client
with the Special Olympics, Autism Evansville and support/service, IT network and systems knowledge,
both the Evansville and Newburgh Fire Departments. as well as in the area of regulatory compliance. He
will be responsible for implementing, analyzing and
RANDY BAUER collaborating on digital banking strategy as well as
Randy Bauer was promoted to Vice President providing general guidance and supervision for all
of Support Services for Jasper Engines and digital aspects of the bank. Hill will analyze current solutions to develop digital
Transmissions. Bauer has been with the company enhancements to maximize our products, services, lead project teams, training
for 29 years, previously serving as Customer Service efforts and support for all digital banking platforms. He is currently enrolled
Manager and as the Gas Engine Division Manager in the Graduate School of Banking’s Digital Banking School and has been a
for both the Jasper and Crawford County facilities. team member at Field & Main Bank since 2011. He also serves
Currently, he serves as the Director of JASPER’s on the Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Newsmakers, con't next page 13
Maintenance Department, Fleet Service Department,
Environmental Department, and Facilities Group
for all manufacturing facilities. In addition to these
responsibilities, Bauer’s new role will be expanded to include overseeing the
Indiana Tool and Die Division, as well as the Construction Department.

ANNE KIBOI OLIVIA DEHNER
Anne Kiboi ’18, a registered nurse who chose to work Olivia Dehner was named a business development
at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in New officer for Indiana Members Credit Union. She will
York City, is the 2020 recipient of the University of assist IMCU by overseeing and servicing new and
Southern Indiana Distinguished Nursing Alumni existing member relationships as well as actively
Award. Kiboi was born in Nairobi, Kenya, and moved promoting IMCU with the local community. Dehner
to the United States when she was 5 years old. After is a 2020 graduate of the University of Southern
her graduation from USI with a degree in nursing, Indiana with a degree in Marketing. She resides in
she moved back home to Indianapolis to work on Newburgh.
the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at IU Health FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
University Hospital. This past March, she volunteered First Federal Savings Bank promoted six employees:
to work in IU Methodist’s COVID ICU, which led to a desire to do more for CAYCE HERNANDEZ
those fighting coronavirus, especially the most vulnerable in New York City. Cayce Hernandez is now First Vice President, Retail
When she arrived at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Lending Operations Manager. Hernandez began her
in May 2020, she encountered personal protective equipment shortages, career with First Federal Savings Bank in September
mental exhaustion and extreme patient conditions, but she responded with 2011 and has nine years of banking experience. She
grit, compassion and selflessness — not only for her patients, but the entire was previously a Vice President, Retail Lending
nursing profession. “Every nurse has a role to play during this pandemic, Operations Manager.
and I felt mine was to work with COVID patients,” she said. Kiboi was at the
Brooklyn hospital for five weeks, before heading to California for another stint KRISTINA JACKSON
as a traveling nurse in the fight against COVID-19. She said that the number Kristina Jackson is First Vice President, Human
of clinical hours and education she received at USI prepared her to work as Resource Manager. Jackson began her career with
a nurse on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. Kiboi is a member First Federal Savings Bank in November 2019 and has
of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the National Society of nine years of Human Resource experience. She earned
Leadership and Success, Sigma Theta Tau International and the American a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management
Association of Colleges of Nursing. As a student, she received the Sigma Theta from American Intercontinental University as well
Tau International Rising Star in Nursing Award and a USI Endeavor Award. as an associate’s degree in Business Finance. She was
Each year, the USI Nursing Alumni Society recognizes a graduate who has Vice President, Human Resource Manager.
made outstanding achievements in a career or public service. KYLE KEMPF
CHEARON DARRETT Kyle Kempf is Assistant Vice President, Retail Loan
CheaRon Darrett, LCSW, MPSA, was Director Advisor Officer. Kempf began his career with First
of Clinical Operations for Brentwood Springs Federal Savings Bank in January 2020. He holds a
Hospital. She will be responsible for assuring that bachelor’s degree in Finance and a master’s degree
patient treatment along the full Brentwood Springs in Business Administration from the University of
continuum is individualized, high quality and Southern Indian. He was previously a Retail Loan
consistent with patient needs. As Director of Clinical Advisor.
Operations, Darrett will continue with responsibility ADAM QUIROZ
for Assessment and UR while also assuming the Adam Quiroz is Assistant Vice President, Lead
role and responsibilities of the Director of Clinical Deposit Operations & Fraud Specialist. Quiroz began
Services. She has served as the Interim Director of his career with First Federal Savings Bank in August
Clinical Services since July. 2012 and has eight years of banking experience. He
MATTHEW 25 AIDS SERVICES INC. earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of
Matthew 25 AIDS Services Inc. added two to its team. Southern Indiana. He was previously a Lead Deposit
ATINUKE WILHITE Operations & Fraud Specialist
Atinuke Wilhite is now Health Educator at the MIRANDA PIESZCHALSKI
Owensboro location. She will promote HIV/AIDS Miranda Pieszchalski is First Vice President,
education through community events and in small Commercial Underwriting Manager. She began her
group settings, and perform counseling and testing career at First Federal Savings Bank in November
services. 2017 and has thirteen years banking experience. She
earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Murray
BRENDA DOUGLAS State University. She was previously Vice President,
Brenda Douglas is a new Medical Case Manager. Commercial Underwriting Manager.
She will provide medical case management services KAYLA SIMON
including social service assessments and connecting Kayla Simon is Assistant Vice President, Retail Loan
HIV+ individuals with needed services. Advisor Officer. Simon began her career with First
Federal Savings Bank in January 2020. She was
CURTIS WILLIAMS previously a Retail Loan Advisor.
Curtis Williams was promoted to Financial Center
Supervisor of the German American Bank office
in Henderson, KY. He graduated from Western
Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in
Financial Management. Williams joined German
American Bank in May of 2019 as a Personal
Banker. He is involved in United Way of Henderson,
Henderson Rotary, Henderson Tennis Club and is
the Head Tennis Coach for Henderson County High
School.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA ALUMNI GROW SOUTHWEST INDIANA WORKFORCE
ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The University of Southern Indiana Alumni Association honored the founding The Grow Southwest Indiana Workforce Development Board recognized one
figures of the institution and recognized its three highest award winners at its area business and three clients at its virtual annual meeting. WorkOne helps
annual Founders’ Day Celebration on September 16. clients find a new or better job, choose a career, access training, or get the
information needed to succeed in today’s ever-evolving workplace. Services
JEFFREY L. WILMES are also offered to businesses needing to recruit needed members for their
The 2020 recipient of the USI Alumni Service Award workforce.
is Jeffrey L. Wilmes ’82. Wilmes graduated from USI
with a degree in accounting and almost immediately JASON COOPER
began serving as a volunteer with the Athletics Jason Cooper was honored for adult services. The
Department, keeping statistics during basketball 33-year-old single parent and veteran with disabilities
games. In the years since, he has continued to serve was referred to a Disabled Veterans Opportunity
USI in a wide variety of ways, including as Varsity Program. He earned a position at Englert’s Home
Club Board of Directors chair during 2019-2020. Center as a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioner
Wilmes’ contributions to USI extend across campus helper.
– he is the current chair of the Audit Committee of
the USI Foundation Board of Directors, has served on the Romain College LAUREN FIELDS
of Business Accounting Circle and as a leader and advisor on both of the USI Lauren Fields was honored via Dislocated Worker
Foundation capital campaigns. He was recognized with the Romain College Services. Fields is a single mother who worked as a
of Business Distinguished Accountant Award in 2009. Additionally, Wilmes customer service representative in a local call center
is a finance committee member for the United Way of Southwestern Indiana, for nine months before she lost the position due to
serves on the Evansville ReStore Board of Advisors as well as the Aline and job outsourcing. With a commute of 95 miles round-
Edgar Igleheart Foundation Board. Wilmes retired in 2018 after spending his trip several times a week, she never missed class or
career as an accountant at BKD, LLP. required externship hours and earned a degree.
HEIDI GREGORI-GAHAN
Heidi Gregori-Gahan, USI Associate Provost COURTNEY CONDER
Emerita for International Programs, is the 2020 Courtney Conder was honored for youth services.
Honorary Alumni Award recipient. Gregori-Gahan A single mom, she originally went to WorkOne
retired in May after a 40-year career in international to obtain a high school equivalency diploma. She
education, including 22 years spent at USI leading the worked with an instructor and passed the TASC test
Center for International Programs, and has built a on her second try, then went into training to become
resounding legacy of support, inclusion and advocacy a CMA. She now works full time at Tulip Tree Health
for students both on campus and studying abroad. Services.
Under the leadership of “Mama Heidi,” as she is
known by international students at USI throughout PGP INTERNATIONAL
the years, the Center for International Programs has The Business of the Year award will be presented
expanded to incorporate an Intensive English Program and several student to PGP International (PGP). PGP develops,
leadership and involvement organizations, as well as built key partnerships produces and markets rice flours and blends. The
with governments and non-government organizations in various regions of the company offers soy, rice, and pea protein crisps, rice
world. and grain coatings, rice bran and meals, grain flours
DR. ERNEST H. HALL, JR. and blends, and glutinous rice and flours. PGP
The 2020 Faculty Recognition Award was presented to participates in business seminars, job fairs, hiring
Dr. Ernest H. Hall, Jr., Professor of Management. Hall events and NextLevel Jobs. This past year they had
joined the USI faculty in 1992 as director of the Small five positions profiled for WorkKeys Assessments.
Business Institute, and over the course of his tenure
has served as chair of the Management and Marketing KAREN ANILLO
Department, director of the Master of Business Karen Anillo joined Old National as Healthcare
Administration (MBA) Program and associate dean Banking Executive. With more than 20 years of
of the Romain College of Business. As the director of experience primarily in healthcare financing, Anillo
the MBA Program, he played a key role in laying the will focus on building a comprehensive Healthcare
foundation for the launch of USI’s highly successful vertical strategy for all Old National markets. She
online MBA Program. In recognition of his achievements in teaching, will work out of Old National’s Parkwood office
scholarship and service to the University, Hall was named the recipient of the in Indianapolis. Anillo’s expertise includes loan
2019 USI Distinguished Professor Award at the 2019 Faculty Convocation. portfolio management, underwriting analysis of
leveraged and non-leveraged companies, and start-
JACKSON KELLY PLLC to-finish transaction management. Most recently, she
Jackson Kelly PLLC announced that 73 of the frm’s lawyers were recently served as SVP, Team Leader for Associated Bank’s
named in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Lawyers from Healthcare Group. Prior to her time at Associated Bank, Anillo spent 17
across the firm’s 10 offices were honored in the publication.  In addition, nine years with the Bank of Nova Scotia in various roles including Director of the
Jackson Kelly PLLC lawyers were named as Best Lawyers’ 2021 Lawyers of the Diversified and Healthcare Execution Team. A native of Atlanta, Karen earned
Year. a Bachelor’s of Business GAdeomrginiaisStrtaattieoUn ndievgerreseityfrComollTeghee oUfnLiavwer. s it y of Georgia
Those attorneys in the Evansville office recognized were:  and a Law Degree from

CHARLES COMPTON, Mergers and Acquisitions Law
MARC D. FINE, Corporate Law
JAMES D. JOHNSON, Mergers and Acquisitions Law
TIMOTHY A. KLINGLER, Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
L. MONTGOMERY PORTER, Health Care Law

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