HALLof FAME AWARDS GALA | NOVEMBER 3, 2023 35th Annual CENTRAL INDIANA BUSINESS HONORING AASIF M. BADE SONNY BECK CAROLENE MAYS BRIAN PAYNE
1 Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame indy.ja.org Thank you, Sponsors! EXCELLENCE IN ENTERPRISE LAUREATE LEGACY SPIRIT OF ACHIEVEMENT TABLE SPONSORS
2 PAV I NG A PAT H TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE indy.ja.org RECEPTION WELCOME Jennifer Burk, President and CEO, Junior Achievement of Central Indiana John and Norma Thompson, JA Campaign Honorary Co-Chairs DINNER STUDENT PRESENTERS Margo Cave Savannah Ragsdale London Rayner Grant Reid Langston Steele Wade Wonser BRIGHT IDEAS SHOWCASE STUDENTS Aarav Agrawal, Owner, Kids Explore Robotics Lilliana Cate, CEO, Pink Lemon Boutique KEYNOTE SPEAKER Kevin Bailey, Co-Founder & CEO at Dreamfuel Anna Heiny, Co-Founder and SVP of Operations at Dreamfuel SPECIAL PERFORMANCE Charlie’s Pocket LAUREATE INDUCTION Aasif M. Bade Sonny Beck Carolene Mays Brian Payne AWARDS GALA Program
4 PAV I NG A PAT H TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE indy.ja.org Dear Friends, Welcome to the 35th Annual Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame Awards Gala! Since 1989, Junior Achievement of Central Indiana has proudly inducted 141 Laureates into the Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame. It is our honor to celebrate and share the tremendous accomplishments of these exceptional leaders. We are pleased to introduce them to you as shining examples of the principals Junior Achievement instills in our young people: hard work, perseverance, passion, and integrity. We are proud to continue this tradition as we induct the following 2023 Laureates into the Hall of Fame: Aasif M. Bade, Sonny Beck, Carolene Mays, and Brian Payne. These remarkable individuals have left a lasting mark on our lives, enriching our city and state. Their unwavering commitment to making our community a better place to live and work is a testament to their vision and dedication. On behalf of Junior Achievement, our board members, staff, and enthusiastic student presenters, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for your support in making this evening a truly special occasion. Together, we are paving a path to a brighter future for the next generation, inspired by the Hall of Fame Laureates we celebrate tonight. Sincerely, Jennifer K. Burk Chief Executive Officer Junior Achievement of Central Indiana 4 PAVING A PATH TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE indy.ja.org Jennifer K. Burk President and CEO Junior Achievement of Central Indiana
PAV I NG A PAT H TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE indy.ja.org 2023 Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame Laureates Brian Payne Former President & CEO Central Indiana Community Foundation; Former President, The Indianapolis Foundation; and Former Managing Director, Indiana Repertory Theatre Aasif M. Bade Founder & CEO Ambrose Property Group Sonny Beck CEO Beck’s Hybrids Congratulations Carolene Mays Founder & CEO Black Leadership + Legacies, Inc. and Carolene Mays Inspiring Leadership, LLC and host of Community Link WISH-TV 6
Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame indy.ja.org As a child of immigrant parents, Aasif Bade is a first-generation embodiment of the American Dream. “I was blessed to have two parents who were very focused on education and seeing their kids reach their full potential, whatever that might be,” he explains. Born in Indianapolis and the middle of three children, Aasif lived in Speedway until his parents decided to relocate the family to the northwest side of town so that the kids could attend Washington Township Schools. His dad worked in a plastic injection molding factory on the west side, and his mother was a stay-at-home mom. Aasif’s entrepreneurial leanings began to emerge at a young age, starting with lemonade stands and evolving into a neighborhood lawn mowing/leaf raking enterprise through which he distributed flyers he produced on a dot-matrix printer and hired on his older brother as an “employee.” “I was kind of a unique kid,” he laughs. “I never played video games. I liked sports, but more often, I was getting in trouble for taking things apart to find out how they worked.” A visit to the warehouse where his father was employed also helped spark some of Aasif’s earliest career aspirations when he was just 7 or 8 years old. “My dad was picking up something for work and I tagged along with him,” he recalls. “I was looking around wideeyed and so impressed with all the machinery, as any young kid would be, and I told my dad in that moment that I wanted to work in a factory someday, too. He said he hadn’t come all this way just for me to do what he did. He worked hard because he wanted me to get a great education and to one day own buildings like the one he worked in. And so at some point, that became my dream as well.” Aasif credits his parents, especially his dad, with setting a high bar for expectations of success and achievement. “In hindsight and now as a parent myself, I realize it was wonderful to have that standard to strive for,” he says. “I owe a lot to my mom and dad for instilling that mentality in me. To this day, no one would ever accuse me of aiming low for anything.” Founder and CEO Ambrose Property Group After graduating from North Central High School where he took Advanced Placement (AP) classes, played football and held National Honor Society membership, Aasif went on to pursue a business degree at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business in Bloomington. Although he participated in a few intramural sports, his top priority remained his education. A multi-year INROADS internship with Duke Realty that began the summer before he started college proved auspicious, and would lay the groundwork for Aasif’s career path to come. “I fell in love with real estate and I knew immediately that’s what I wanted to do, so I worked at Duke every summer and during every break, teaching myself and tapping into awesome mentors like Gene Zink, Charlie Podell and the late Jay Archer,” he describes. “After I’d finish my work, I’d read all the investment committee memos and leases I could get my hands on because I was so interested in learning how those deals came together. Each one told a story, and that’s how I discovered my true passion for commercial real estate.” Graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from IU a semester early in 2003, Aasif officially came on board with Duke Realty in a full-time capacity. Within a few years, he was firmly establishing himself as a top producer for the company. “When I was 18 during my first year of internship, I flew to New York with Gene for some meetings,” Aasif says. “During the flight home, he talked about the early days of the company and the decades of growth that followed. Hearing all about how Duke grew from a smaller Indianapolis-based private company to a $23 billion company (later purchased by Prologis) got me really excited, and I remember thinking that I wanted to be able to do and achieve what Gene was talking about.” Aasif M. Bade 7
8 PAVING A PATH TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE indy.ja.org 2023 Laureate After five years with Duke Realty, Aasif’s own ambitions became impossible to deny. At age 26, he founded Ambrose Property Group in November 2008. Ryan Brown, a close friend since college, coined the name of the company based on Aasif’s initials. “ ’Ambrose’ derives from a Greek word meaning immortal,” Aasif explains. “For me, it’s based on the belief that how you treat people, how you do your work, and how you stay true to your values are what construct your legacy. Gene said something to me when I was leaving Duke to start my own company that has really stuck with me all these years — if you’re a young person who has worked hard to build an impeccable reputation and treated people well with kindness and respect, it just takes one small mistake to flush it all away. Even the smallest interactions can last a lifetime. That’s what I focus on when I think about success over the long term.” Under Aasif’s leadership, Ambrose Property Group has become a nationally recognized investment manager and developer exclusively focused on developing and investing in supply chain real estate including logistics, e-commerce, manufacturing and cold storage facilities while also maintaining strong engagement with civic groups, projects and organizations in Indiana communities. In May, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce recognized the company as one of its 2023 Best Places to Work in Indiana. Although Aasif has managed to close more than $1 billion in commercial real estate transactions over the course of his professional career, the personal aspects of his work are what mean the most to him. As Ambrose prepares to celebrate its 15th anniversary this year, he’s proud to be part of what the company has achieved. “The results have been great, but the thing I’m most proud of are the people around me,” he says. “Two years ago, we rebranded and that gave us an opportunity to redefine and update the words that describe our core beliefs as a company – determination, excellence, creativity and kindness. That’s been part of our DNA from day one, and those values still resonate now.” In the face of challenges that have included launching a new company during a recession, navigating constant shifts within the real estate industry, and gaining buy-in from banks and tenants, Aasif and his team have remained steadfastly true to the principles that characterize the “Ambrose Way.” “We believe in keeping things simple, and in the power of saying yes,” he says. “My role evolves regularly to keep up with the pace of the company. I’m an eternal optimist and don’t have any trouble dreaming big, but I never could have imagined the group of people we’ve put together and what we’ve been able to accomplish. It’s been an incredible journey so far.” The results have been great, but the thing I’m most proud of are the people around me”
Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame indy.ja.org 9 Family: Aasif is the proud father of two children — son Kamran (age 10) and daughter Alina (age 7). Hobbies: In his free time, Aasif enjoys hiking, fly fishing and attending sporting events. Philanthropy: Aasif is a current Indiana University Foundation board trustee and co-chairs the upcoming 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis. He’s also served on boards of the 500 Festival, the Indianapolis Zoo, TeenWorks and the YMCA, but finds efforts and groups that help to push forward the American Dream the most personally meaningful. “Central Indiana Community Foundation launched an initiative to mobilize people, ideas and investments to make this a community where all individuals have equitable opportunity to reach their full potential regardless of place, race or identity. That’s incredibly special to me.” Plans for the future: “I want to do everything I can to continue to drive change. One of my top priorities going forward is to help my kids and my mentees understand their place in the world, and the ability and responsibility they have to make things better.” More about Aasif Bade
Aasif Your vision, determination and commitment to excellence have served as the backbone of Ambrose since its founding in 2008 and continues to guide us in our mission to redefine what’s possible. At the heart of this mission – your vision – lies the belief that the most important investment one can make is in people. We invest in communities by bringing new businesses that spur economic development and generate jobs for those who need a path forward. We invest in the future by supporting education and youth-focused organizations to create opportunities for new generations regardless of their zip code. We invest in our industry by promoting diversity and inclusion and sharing your story to inspire the leaders of tomorrow in commercial real estate. Because you believed more was possible, today we are bringing your vision to markets across the United States and investing in a future where the expectation should always be more; not less. CONGRATULATIONS, AND THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING.
Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame indy.ja.org 11 Lawrence “Sonny” Beck CEO, Beck’s Superior Hybrids “I like to tell people I wasn’t born in a barn, but we moved into one as soon as we could afford it,” he laughs. “Actually, I was raised in the house my grandpa built in 1912, about 100 feet from where my office now sits.” Beck’s grandfather moved onto and cleared 80 acres of the site for farming in 1901. His grandfather and father launched Beck’s Superior Hybrids in 1937 assisted by a new Purdue University distribution program that allotted three acres of a new discovery called “hybrid” seed corn to any farmer who wanted it. Nicknamed “Sonny” as a baby, Beck and his older sister enjoyed a rather idyllic childhood on the property, riding their bikes into nearby towns and working outdoors on the farm. “Farm kids just love to be on the farm,” he explains. “You’re outside all day, working the fields, riding horses, driving machinery… You get to do a lot of stuff that other kids don’t get to do.” In his youth, Sonny participated in 4-H and Future Farmers of America, played basketball, and graduated first in his class from Jackson Central High School all while helping his family with the farm in any and every spare moment. Continuing his education at Purdue University was inevitable, where Sonny played trombone in the marching band. He also served as vice president for the school’s Greek system and as president or vice president of several other organizations. Completing his Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy in 1962, Sonny was honored to become the first College of Agriculture student to receive Purdue’s prestigious G.A. Ross Award, presented annually to the outstanding graduating senior based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character. He went on to earn a Master of Arts degree in agricultural economics from Purdue in 1964, and was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Agriculture in 2007. “I really liked the college atmosphere, but I liked farming more, so I returned to the farm in 1964,” he recalls. “Then in 1991, at the time when many small seed farms were getting bought up by the big-5 seed companies, my major professor asked me to write a paper on the future of small/ medium-sized seed companies.” That experience reinforced Sonny’s belief in and dedication to serving customers, not shareholders. “If you’re part of a big corporation, you want to see your stock price go up,” he says. “At Beck’s, we reinvest our profits into our farm and the company to benefit our customers. Because when they succeed, we succeed. If you make it your mission to help others in life, things will usually turn out ok for you. And even if they don’t, you can still feel good about knowing you did the right thing.” Paired with a forward-thinking business model, it’s that kind of culture that has allowed Beck’s Superior Hybrids to blossom into the third-largest seed brand and the largest family-owned retail seed company in the United States. Growing up on a rural northern Hamilton County farm that’s been in his family for more than a century, there was never any question about the career path Sonny Beck would follow.
12 PAV I NG A PAT H TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE indy.ja.org “ “We have 970 employees who all pretty much believe in the same basic principles I do,” Sonny mentions. “Along with our original 80 acres, we now have 19 other facilities in the U.S. where we can do research and testing to figure out what works in different areas, develop new products, and share our findings. It’s really a collaborative effort. If you can invent something that improves on an existing product, get paid a royalty for it, and create a better result for the consumer, everyone wins.” Beck’s publishes more than 300 Practical Farm Research studies and also produces a 300-page book each year with the intention of helping farmers improve management of their own farms and increase their return on investment. “We keep creating new projects with a goal to be better every year than we were the year before,” Sonny says. “There’s a book by Simon Sinek I like called ‘The Infinite Game’ that touches on the need to always keep improving. When you play against yourself, the game’s never over. I like that. We don’t need to be the biggest. We just need to keep growing and getting better every year.” In that same vein, Sonny views challenges not as stumbling blocks, but as opportunities to learn something new. His proudest achievement, however, is the workforce he’s been able to assemble and maintain. Many of his loyal employees choose to stay with the company for years, if not decades. “Many people tell me that they’ve never met a Beck’s employee they didn’t like,” he attests. “About 13,000 people come through here for our annual field show events. A couple of years ago, one of my suppliers purposely tried to find a Beck’s worker in a black shirt that wasn’t willing to help him out or had a bad attitude, and he couldn’t find one. I’m so proud to have employees who truly go out of their way to help other people.” It’s no wonder Beck’s Superior Hybrids is constantly inundated with hopeful candidates wanting to join the company, receiving several thousand applications each year for around 75 open positions. “We take the hiring process very seriously,” Sonny shares. “We interview first to see if the applicant is a good fit for our culture. They then interview with peers they’ll be working with, and then we look closely at their skill set. Ultimately, we hire based on attitude and work ethic. It’s as simple as that. If you have those two things, we can probably find a place for you.” “Teamwork and integrity are the two biggest driving forces,” he explains. “After that, innovation and adaptability are a must for farming, and so are commitment and passion.” 2023 Laureate
13 Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame indy.ja.org Family: Sonny’s been married to his wife (and high school sweetheart) Glendia for 61 years. “Our abilities are different and so we match up and complement each other, that’s the secret,” he shares. Together, they have three children — Scott, Tony, and Kim (all of whom work at Beck’s Superior Hybrids) and 13 grandchildren. Hobbies: Although he admits that he enjoys scouting his fields on a dirt bike and going to Purdue athletic events, none really. “I just love what I’m doing. I don’t want or need to take a break from it,” Sonny says. Philanthropy: Always striving to improve and further the agriculture industry, Sonny has held leadership positions in various organizations including the American Seed Trade Association, the Indiana Crop Improvement Association, and the Purdue Agriculture Dean’s Advisory Council. He also serves on the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Purdue University Board of Trustees. Plans for the future: He admits he may have slowed down a little bit physically in recent months, but Sonny has no plans to retire anytime soon, if ever. “There’s still too much to do! We try to grow by 10 to 13 percent every year, which means we double the size of the company every six to eight years or so. I like planning for that.” More about Sonny Beck To keep the focus on what’s most important, Sonny; his son, Scott; and his team have identified six guiding principles that represent what Beck’s stands for as a company. “Teamwork and integrity are the two biggest driving forces,” he explains. “After that, innovation and adaptability are a must for farming, and so are commitment and passion.” Sonny endeavors to keep his employees happy and help them find their niche in the company by matching their positions to the interests and activities they like to pursue in their free time. “I try to put my ‘heads up’ people outdoors and in sales, and my ‘heads down’ people in computers and accounting roles,” he describes. “We want everyone to be happy in the roles that best capitalize on their skills and passion.” Figuring out how to balance faith, family, and work has been the key to Sonny’s personal success through the years, a valuable lesson he tries to instill in his employees and his own family members. He also requires his grandchildren who want to join the company to work first for at least two other employers to gain perspective. For how long? “Just long enough to learn that their grandpa and dad aren’t the worst bosses in the world,” he chuckles.
Lawrence ‘Sonny’ Beck is a man that’s all in – for his family, employees, community, and the agriculture industry. Whether he’s in the board room, lunchroom, or a farmer’s field, he’s present. He listens. He does it because he cares. Because he wants to help farmers succeed. CONGRATULATIONS, SONNY. Sonny Beck is a leader and an ally who leads with humility and grace. On behalf of your family and family of employees at Beck’s, thank you for giving us your all.
15 Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame indy.ja.org Anton (Tony) Hulman Richard B. DeMars Louis J. Jenn Eldon Campbell John Burkhart Lyman Ayres Tommie Walker Anderson Eugene B. Glick James K. Baker John R. Hodowal Colonel Eli Lilly Robert H. McKinney Fred C. “Bud” Tucker, Jr. Dr. Beurt SerVaas Jack E. Reich Don E. Marsh Charles E. Stimming, Sr. James T. Morris Edna B. Lacy Samuel N. Regenstrief Herman C. Krannert Eugene B. Hibbs Frank H. Sparks Christel DeHaan Eugene C. Pulliam Frank E. McKinney, Sr. William A. Cook Thomas M. Miller Thomas W. Binford William G. Mays J. Irwin Miller J. Dwight Peterson Madam C.J. Walker Ralph R. Teetor Sarkes Tarzian Herbert Simon Richard D. Wood Sallie W. Rowland Thomas W. Moses Van P. Smith Melvin Simon Honorary: David A. Hicks 1989 1994 1990 1995 1991 1996 1992 1997 1993 1998 Past Laureates 1989-2022 Junior Achievement’s Laureates have made lasting impressions on corporate and civic communities. Each year, these honorees receive a special award: a beautiful Waterford Crystal Eagle. The eagle is the symbol of Hall of Fame and the free enterprise system. Robert A. Efroymson Stephen C. L. Ben Lytle Hilbert Peter C. (P.C.) Reilly 1999
16 PAV I NG A PAT H TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE indy.ja.org Earl B. Harris Walter Scott Blackburn Phillip R. Duke Dr. Frank Perry Lloyd Jeffrey H. Smulyan Michael S. Maurer Howard C. Peterson Yvonne H. Shaheen Howard W. Sams Scott A. Jones P.E. MacAllister Andrew J. Paine, Jr. Frank D. Walker Jerry D. Semler Payton R. Wells Randall L. Tobias 2000 2001 2002 2003 Harry T. Ice Eugene M. Busche Alan H. Cohen Clessie Cummins David B. Becker J. Patrick Rooney John M. Mutz Fred S. Klipsch Samuel L. Odle, FACHE E.W. “Ed” Kelley J. George Mikelsons Stephen L. Ferguson Richard L. Johnson, Sr. Larry C. Glasscock Myra Borshoff Sidney Taurel Robert V. Welch Rev. Charles R. Williams John B. Swisher John D. Peterson 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 William H. Culpepper, Jr. Alvin Kite Robert J. Laikin James M. McClelland Gerald Paul 2009 Myles Brand Michael G. Browning Andre B. Lacy Eli Lilly Donald (Danny) Danielson David R. Frick John C. Lechleiter Stephen Russell 2010 2011
17 Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame indy.ja.org Scott Dorsey Elaine Bedel Cathy Langham Albert Chen Jim Irsay Donald Brown Jerry Throgmartin Rollin Dick 2012 2013 Billie Dragoo Allan B. Hubbard Angela F. Braly Daniel J. Elsener Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. Alpha Blackburn Tamika Catchings David Simon Bridget Shuel-Waler Matthew R. Gutwein Dennis D. Oklak Mari Hulman George Marianne Glick Tom Linebarger Dave Lindsey D. Ames Shuel Justin P. Christain Tomas Morales Sidney D. Eskenazi Fred Fehsenfeld Jr Dr. Lisa Harris Michael Smith Shepen A. Stitle Charlotte M. Lucas J. Albert Smith, Jr. Jonathan Nalli James P. Hallett Dave Ricks John T. Thompson 2014 Martha Hoover Andy Mohr Scoll Molander William Shrewsberry 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 (February) 2019 (November) 2021 Forrest D. Lucas Past Laureates 1989-2022 Sue Ellspermann David L. Johnson Jeff Harrison Mark Miles 2022
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Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame indy.ja.org Throughout her life, Carolene Mays has navigated the challenges she’s faced with grace, always emerging stronger on the other side. Now, she’s using the knowledge she’s gained to help others succeed. Born in Evansville, Carolene moved to South Bend at eight years old. Her mother was a teacher; her father worked in social services, becoming executive director of Christamore House and later moving into human resources management, a career that relocated the family to the west side of Indianapolis when Carolene was a teenager. At Ben Davis High School, she participated on the debate team and was a Hoosier Girls State delegate. However, those years also entailed some hard life lessons. “I was one of about ten Black students among 3,000,” she recounts. “It was a difficult time for me. I’d known about racism — my parents were very involved in Civil Rights efforts, but I didn’t really experience it overtly until I got to high school.” Carolene admits that her formative years were challenging, but ultimately strengthened her resolve. After graduation, she deferred thoughts of college to pursue a career in the retail sector, working her way into management as a teen at Paul Harris and the Sycamore Shop in Lafayette Square Mall. “I was recruited for my excellent customer service, but after getting several promotions and great job reviews, I realized I didn’t want to work that hard the rest of my life for 10- cent raises,” she recalls. Going on to Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Carolene was a cheerleader on the school’s nationally ranked squad, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in business management in 1985. While she was still in college, her uncle Bill Mays founded Mays Chemical Co. in Indianapolis, hiring Carolene as one of his first employees. She worked for the company during breaks from school and commuted back and forth every other day throughout her senior year. “I really wanted to go to law school after I graduated from Indiana State, but my uncle was urging me to join the company full-time,” she says. Instead, Carolene set her sights on Dallas, Texas and started applying for positions with the intention of learning all she could about the chemical industry and eventually bringing that knowledge back home to Mays. She was hired by Occidental Chemical, but as luck would have it, placed in San Francisco for her first year on the job. Eventually, the company did relocate her to Dallas, where she remained for seven years before returning to Indy and Mays Chemical. From there, Carolene found herself embarking upon a richly diverse career journey that would take her through a variety of positions, experiences, and industries. “Opportunities just seem to find me,” she admits. “I’ve never actively sought out any jobs; I’ve always just been approached and asked if I was interested. I pray when I’m making my decisions. I’ve been offered some great positions that I knew just weren’t right for me to take. I don’t regret turning them down. I truly believe I’m on the path I’m supposed to be on.” After her second Mays Chemical stint, Carolene was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives, serving three consecutive terms from 2002 to 2008. Between 1998 and 2010, she also righted the course of the thenstruggling Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper and Indiana Minority Business Magazine, a task that presented her biggest learning curve to date. “I had no background in journalism or running a business,” she describes. “What I did have was an entrepreneurial spirit, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. I had a year to turn the failing publication around, and I was able to do that and make it profitable within 14 months. I also created Community Link and began hosting the segment on WISH-TV.” After her Recorder role, Carolene was appointed to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission by Governor Mitch Daniels in 2010 (and reappointed by Governor Mike Pence in 2013), turning down a Housing and Urban Development appointment from President Barack Obama to accept the job. She became the executive director of the White River State Park Development Commission in 2016. That same year, she experienced a major health crisis that would alter the course of her life. “On Sept. 13, 2016, I was at home alone in the shower when I was struck with an excruciating pain in my head that went all the way down the side of my body,” she recounts. Carolene Mays Founder and CEO of Black Leadership + Legacies, Inc. and Carolene Mays Inspiring Leadership, LLC, and host of Community Link on WISH-TV 19
20 PAV I NG A PAT H TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE indy.ja.org Through a series of incredible events and divine timing, Carolene beat the odds and survived a ruptured brain aneurysm, followed by pneumonia and a MRSA infection, recovering in time to receive a re-appointment by Governor Eric Holcomb and return to work the following January. That experience lit a fire in her belly to independently create Black Leadership + Legacies, Inc. and Carolene Mays Inspiring Leadership, LLC, a pair of joint initiatives that finally came to fruition in October 2021. “I know this is my true calling, bringing all the experiences I’ve had throughout my life together in order to share my knowledge and mentor other people,” she avows. “I sit at a lot of tables and kept hearing that companies were having trouble finding women and minorities to fill leadership positions. I wanted to do something about that.” Carolene also realized her lifelong goal of attending law school at IU’s McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, becoming a Master of Jurisprudence Candidate in 2015, and proving that it’s never too late to go after a dream. She sits on several professional local boards and committees, is proud to have been named a legislator of the year multiple times, and has received two Sagamore of the Wabash recognitions. “To me, leadership is all about being given an opportunity to represent,” she says. “The best leaders are the ones who demonstrate emotional intelligence and integrity. They respect the people around them. They embody accountability, vision, and self-awareness. They have a passion to do well and give 100 percent, and they’re never afraid to be flexible, to adapt, to learn, and to change.” By sharing her story across many audiences, Carolene inspires others to persevere and to strive for greatness. “There will always be challenges in life, but the struggles we go through make us stronger,” she assures. “We are all put here to help others. I truly believe that, and I stand in my faith. This is my purpose.” Carolene chairs the Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy. “My uncle Bill always told me not to get caught up in titles. A title isn’t what defines you as a leader. It’s the way you live your life and the work you do.” “There will always be challenges in life, but the struggles we go through make us stronger,” she assures. “We are all put here to help others. I truly believe that, and I stand in my faith. This is my purpose.” 2023 Laureate
21 Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame indy.ja.org More about Carolene Mays Family: Carolene’s 25-year-old daughter Jada does government consulting work in Washington D.C. Her oldest stepson, Frederick Medley II lives in Houston; Niles Medley is currently stationed in Iraq with the U.S. Army; and Chase Medley lives in Las Vegas with his dad. Hobbies: A hobbyist winemaker, Carolene also enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. “I’ve been doing more mission-related travel lately,” she says. “I love seeing new sights and talking to everyone wherever I go. It’s so interesting to learn about new cultures and beliefs, and there’s something beautiful about just being present and making other people feel seen.” Philanthropy: For more than 30 years Carolene has served the community on local, national and international nonprofit boards. Among other outlets, Carolene feels strongly about supporting Heartland Church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the Indianapolis Chapter of The Links, Inc., and The Northeasterners. Through the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Carolene chairs the Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy. “My uncle Bill always told me not to get caught up in titles. A title isn’t what defines you as a leader. It’s the way you live your life and the work you do.” Plans for the future: Although she’s stepped back from state government, Carolene is quick to mention that she’s far from retired. Her near-future plans include expanding Black Leadership + Legacies on a statewide level and continuing to build her coaching business through Inspiring Leadership. “I enjoy the work I’m doing so much, it doesn’t feel like work to me!”
© 2023 OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc. All rights reserved. C-36708 09/14/23 Congratulations Carolene Mays OneAmerica® is proud to recognize Carolene Mays, OneAmerica board member, as a Junior Achievement 2023 Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame Laureate. Life Insurance | Retirement | Employee Benefits OneAmerica.com OneAmerica is grateful for the years of service and dedication from Ms. Mays. Her unmatched contributions have had immeasurable impact on our company and community. Our legacy began in the heart of Indy — and it lives on in the hearts of our board members like Ms. Mays and the people we’re committed to serving. Carolene Mays Founder and President, Black Leadership + Legacies, Inc. Board Member, OneAmerica
Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame indy.ja.org For Brian Payne, all the city of Indianapolis is a stage, and it’s one he intends to keep shining a spotlight on even in retirement. Born in Los Angeles to a family otherwise rooted in Washington state, Brian spent most of his formative years in San Diego, which he proudly claims as his hometown. His dad worked for Boeing and then Rohr Aircraft as an engineer, and his mom was an executive secretary. “Growing up in the 1970s, we were the ultimate middle-class suburban household,” he recalls. “I was the middle of three children and shared a bedroom with my older brother and, in many ways, had an idyllic childhood. From the time I was about 10, my friends and I would get on our bikes during the summers, ride all over town and through canyons, play sports and hang out outside all day until dinner time.” A sports fan from a young age, Brian participated in baseball, basketball and football, and remains a golfer to this day. Early on, he harbored dreams of playing Major League Baseball, but when he entered Hilltop High School in Chula Vista, those ambitions began to shift in a more creative direction. “It started to become evident pretty quickly that I was not destined to be a professional athlete,” he laughs. “I was pretty self-aware, so I looked around and tried to figure out where my strengths really were. I got recruited to be in a play at school and started to realize I had potential to become an actor.” The show biz bug led Brian to UCLA where he majored in theater arts, graduating with a B.A. degree in 1982. A year of producing and acting in a play, and unsuccessful commercial auditions followed, then Brian returned to UCLA, going on to earn a Master of Fine Arts in theater producing and management in 1985 while also working for several Southern California theater organizations. “I got to manage public-facing interactions for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Arts Festival,” he remembers. “That was an amazing experience. A lot of celebrities wanted to come to our performances but didn’t have tickets, and it was one of my responsibilities to tell them ‘no’ nicely.” Next up was a summer stint as box office manager for the La Jolla Playhouse, and in January 1986, Brian landed his first full-time theater position as managing director/ co-CEO of a professional summer Shakespeare festival in Santa Cruz, CA where he would remain for eight years. An opportunity to become managing director of the Indiana Repertory Theatre led him to Indianapolis in 1993. Brian loved his IRT job and wasn’t really looking to leave, but when the Central Indiana Community Foundation position of President and CEO became a possibility in 2000, he knew he had to pursue it. “Moving to Indianapolis and working for the IRT changed the course of my career, but CICF changed the direction of my life,” he says. “When I accepted the offer, I knew that my world was going to expand so much more than I ever thought possible.” Under Brian’s leadership, CICF’s philanthropic efforts flourished into meaningful, measurable growth across the city of Indianapolis and throughout Central Indiana communities, tripling the organization’s assets to more than $1 billion and quadrupling its annual grant distributions to over $95 million. “After a few years at CICF and The Indianapolis Foundation, I started to realize that my life’s purpose was to no longer help produce plays on two stages in one theatre company in my city, but that the entire city could be a stage where I could help produce artistic public gathering spaces and community connectivity,” he describes. “In our best of times, we created an incredibly innovative, collaborative and entrepreneurial culture for a not-forprofit community foundation,” he proudly attests. “We accomplished big things like launching the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene & Marilyn Glick and improving quality of life through many quality-of-place initiatives, positioning Indy as one of the great cities and places to live in America.” By 2018, CICF’s focus and mission was evolving with Brian and his senior staff colleagues leading a conversation about upward mobility, racial equity and systemic racism internally and throughout the community. In 2021, Brian Payne Former President and CEO Central Indiana Community Foundation and President of The Indianapolis Foundation, and Former Managing Director of the Indiana Repertory Theatre “We became one of nine foundations across the country that were creating this national initiative to dismantle systemic racism in the fields of wealth and income, and power and leadership.” 23
PAV I NG A PAT H TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE indy.ja.org he was appointed as one of six community foundation executives to serve on a national design task force called Nexus for Equity + Opportunity Nationwide (NEON), the national community foundation sector’s collaborative effort to work toward a more racially equitable society in America. “We became one of nine foundations across the country that were creating this national initiative to dismantle systemic racism in the fields of wealth and income, and power and leadership,” he describes. “CICF and The Indianapolis Foundation, due to the partnership between my colleagues Pamela Ross, Rob MacPherson and me, became the most committed thought-leaders of that group.” Throughout his professional tenure, Brian has made time to serve on a variety of local and national boards including the IRT, Indy Chamber, Downtown Indy, Visit Indy, The District Theatre, the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, the IUPUI Advisory Board, TeenWorks, CEOs for Cities and Forward Cities. “My affiliation with the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series (SKL) has been very important to me,” he adds. “I was a Class XXI member as a 37-year-old and the moderator 20 years later for the Class XLI, which was one of the great experiences of my life. As an executive committee member of Leadership Indianapolis, which administers SKL, I helped negotiate partnerships with CICF that helped me make connections before I ever worked there. That’s definitely been one of my most passionate engagements during my 30 years here in Indianapolis.” Five years ago, Brian began to think about a five-year succession strategy for CICF and The Indianapolis Foundation, and his own plan for his post-CICF life. “Being CEO of a community foundation should never be a 9-to-5 job,” he explains. “I’m a big believer that if you’re going to take on the privilege of running something as important as a community foundation, you have to be willing to dedicate yourself to working 50 or 60 hours a week or more. I felt by 2024 or 2025, I wouldn’t be able to be all in all the time, so I decided it was time to get all out.” In both professional and personal capacities, Brian believes that the secret to success boils down to making a real commitment to engage, seeing how things evolve, defining an audacious goal, curating a bold vision and working hard and smart to make it a reality. “I’m a big believer that who you choose to spend time with matters,” he expands. “If you want to be smart, hang out with smart people. If you want to be creative, hang out with creative people. Throughout my life, I’ve really tried to surround myself with smart, creative, positive, artistic, visionary people. I’ve been fortunate to be able to do that, and it has made a huge difference in my life. 2023 Laureate 24
25 Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame indy.ja.org More about Brian Payne Family: Brian’s been married to his wife, Gail, since 2008 — the couple got to know each other while working together on the Cultural Trail initiative. His 25-year-old son Jack Payne-Martin works as a Congressional staffer in Washington D.C. Hobbies: Brian loves to travel and takes a unique approach to what he likes to call “urban adventures.” “When I go into a city, I try to imagine what it’s like to live there as a local and figure out what makes it tick. Then I give it a general score in my head. And I like to do it by riding a bike; to me, that’s the best way to explore.” Philanthropy: “It’s your passion that makes you a better philanthropist in any given area. I’ve always felt strongly about making the arts accessible to all people. I love theatre, music and public murals. I love neighborhood art and beautification projects. I get the greatest satisfaction from supporting hard-working individuals who are serving others and deserve a break.” Plans for the future: Although he’s recently retired from CICF, Brian doesn’t show much sign of slowing down. As the founding board chair for the District Theater in Indianapolis, he’s aiming to achieve a lofty set of goals that includes sourcing a Black professional theater company in residence. He’s also contracted to work with Indiana University’s O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, and plans to stay active with executive coaching, consulting and public speaking engagements. “I want to move from working 50 hours a week to about 50 hours a month!” he laughs.
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37 Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame indy.ja.org SCHOOLS SERVED BY JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL INDIANA SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023 Achieve Virtual Education Academy Alexandria - Monroe Junior Senior High School Allisonville Elementary School Amy Beverland Elementary School Anderson Preparatory Academy Attica High School Avondale Meadows Academy Beech Grove Middle School Believe Circle City High School Beloved Community Co-op Belzer Middle School Ben Davis High School Blackford Intermediate School Blue River Valley Elementary School Branch Home School Co-Op Brentwood Elementary School Brook Park Elementary School Brookview Elementary School Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 Carmel Elementary School Carmel Middle School Center Grove Montessori Central Elementary School Chapel Hill 7 & 8 Grade Center Character Co-Op Cherry Tree Elementary School Christ the King School Christel House Academy South Christel House Academy West Clay Center Elementary School Clay Middle School Clearwater Elementary School College Wood Elementary School Colonial Christian School Creekside Middle School Creston Intermediate & Middle School Crestview Elementary School Crooked Creek Elementary School Custer Baker Intermediate School Daleville Elementary School Decatur Middle School Early Learning Center - Mary Castle Eastbrook Elementary School Eastwood Middle School Edgewood Intermediate School Eman School Fall Creek Valley Middle School Fishback Creek Public Academy Forest Dale Elementary School Forest Glen Elementary School Fortville Elementary School Fox Hill Elementary School Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4 Frankfort Middle School Franklin Central High School Grace Home Educators Greenfield Home School - Co-Op Greenwood Christian Academy Guion Creek Middle School Hamilton Heights Elementary School Hamilton Heights Middle School Harney Elementary School Harrison Hill Elementary School Hattie B Stokes Elementary School Hawthorne Elementary School Helmsburg Elementary School Heritage Christian School Highland Middle School Hinkle Creek Elementary School Holy Angels Catholic School Holy Cross Central School Holy Cross Lutheran School Holy Spirit School Hoosier Academy Hoosier Road Elementary School Horizon Christian School Immaculate Heart of Mary School Indian Creek Stem School Indiana Connections Academy Indiana Math & Science Academy - West Indiana School For the Blind and Visually Impaired Indiana School For the Deaf International School of Indiana - Upper IPS Arlington Middle School IPS Arsenal Tech High School IPS Butler University Laboratory School 55 IPS Butler University Laboratory School 60 IPS Center For Inquiry At School 2 IPS Center For Inquiry School 27 IPS Center For Inquiry School 70
38 PAVING A PATH TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE indy.ja.org SCHOOLS SERVED BY JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL INDIANA SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023 IPS Center For Inquiry School 84 IPS Cold Spring School IPS Crispus Attucks High School IPS Edison School of the Arts IPS George Washington Community High School IPS H L Harshman Middle School IPS Henry W Longfellow Medical Stem Middle School 28 IPS Kipp Indy Legacy High School IPS Kipp Indy Unite Elementary School IPS Northwest Middle School IPS Positive Supports Academy IPS Shortridge IB High School IPS Sidener Academy For High Ability Students IPS Step Ahead Academy IPS Super School 19 IPS The Path School IPS Urban Act Academy IPS 15 Thomas D Gregg Elementary School IPS 31 James A Garfield Elementary School IPS 43 James Whitcomb Riley School IPS 46 Daniel Webster Elementary School IPS 49 William Penn Elementary School IPS 54 Brookside Elementary School IPS 56 Francis W Parker School IPS 57 George W Julian Elementary School IPS 61 Clarence Farrington School IPS 63 Matchbook Learning At Wendell Phillips IPS 74 Theodore Potter Elementary School IPS 87 George W Carver Montessori School IPS 91 Roussea McClellan IPS 103 Francis Scott Key Elementary School IPS 107 Lew Wallace Elementary School James A Allison Elementary School 3 James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Lakeside Elementary School Lawrence North High School Lebanon Middle School Liberty Park Elementary School Lincoln Middle School Lowell Elementary School Lynhurst 7 & 8 Grade Center Maple Ridge Elementary School Maxwell Intermediate School McCordsville Elementary School Mohawk Trails Elementary School Monrovia Middle School Mount Comfort Elementary School Nativity Catholic School Neighborhood Academy New Augusta Public Academy North New Britton Elementary School New Palestine Elementary School Newby Memorial Elementary School Newcomer Program Nora Elementary School North Elementary School North Salem Elementary School Northpoint Home School Northview Middle School Northwood Elementary School Oaklandon Elementary School Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Paramount School of Excellence - Brookside Perry Worth Elementary School Plainfield Community Middle School Pleasant Hill Elementary School Pleasant Run Elementary School Prairie Trace Elementary School Promise Road Elementary School Raymond Park Intermediate and Middle School Renaissance School Roots & Wings Homesschool Rosa Parks Elementary School Saint Bartholomew Catholic School Saint Christopher School Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School Saint Jude Catholic School Saint Lawrence School Saint Maria Goretti Catholic School Saint Philip Neri School Saint Richard's Episcopal School Saint Simon the Apostle School Saint Therese Little Flower School Saint Thomas Aquinas School Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi Sanders School Simon Youth Academy
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