I AM BARNES & THORNBURG
I AM
I AM
I AM
»» An optimist by definition and a realist by practice, perhaps why I majored in English literature but work in accounting
»» An early morning riser who enjoys watching the sunrise, drinking coffee, planning my day, and journaling
»» A “deputy” foster parent to my wife’s little cousins, Nevaeh (9) and Natalyn (7)
»» A brand new, first-time GRANDMA to a beautiful granddaughter born October 2018
»» An R&B listener – shout out to the Isley Brothers (huge fan!) »» A work in progress – more comparable to a geode than a diamond in the rough »» A terrible poker player, but like to play (for Oreos and candy) »» A firm believer that if I can harness my thoughts, I can achieve anything »» A twin sister – doctors couldn’t identify us as identical or fraternal – just glad we’re not conjoined »» An advocate for continuous education and training »» A millennial overcoming the stigma
»» A happily married wife of 29 years to a tolerant and witty man »» A lover of fancy coffee and chocolate in every form »» The proud mother of two successful grown sons (and two golden retrievers!) »» A strict rule-follower who has never even had an overdue library book! »» A fiercely loyal friend
»» A die-hard Chicago Cubs fan »» A Munster Mustang »» A proud Wabash Little Giant »» A proud member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity »» A former youth soccer, basketball and football coach for my sons, Ryan and Kyle »» An avid golfer (has played Augusta!) who enjoys the camaraderie of those who play the game »» Passionate about helping children through nonprofits such as Outreach and Little Red Door
»» A business graduate of Indiana University
»» A political and fundraising leader (who began his career as a driver for Indiana Lt. Gov. Bob Orr in 1979)
»» Happiest when on the beach – preferably Fort Myers Beach
»» A dedicated Colts fan (and secret Bears supporter)
»» The first assistant hired in the Fort Wayne office back in 1986
I AM »» A native of Chiba, Japan, but have lived in the states more than 20 years »» A classically trained conductor and pianist »» Married to a beautiful American wife, Kelley, with three cat children, Mick, Misha and Miyako »» A mentor to a Dominican music student (a.k.a. our “son,” Manuel) who is now studying in Spain »» A lover of good food like Ramen and Katsudon »» Frequently traveling to Japan (3-5 times a year) for work and fun »» An avid reader of Haruki Murakami’s novels »» A half-marathoner »» A lover of soccer, but don’t really get American football – somebody teach me! »» A semi-annual traveler to Dominican Republic to conduct youth orchestras in Santo Domingo
»» A father and husband who relishes in the accomplishments of our two adult sons
»» Grateful. To know you, to work hard, and to be a member of the B&T family
Cassidy Davidson
Deb Bengel
Bob Grand
Hide Niiyama
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
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